Replacing An Old Interior Door Lock

With the right tools and know how you can replace an interior doorknob yourself.

Replacing an old interior door lock. If you re in a situation where you cannot or do not want to use a drill to install your lock there are a couple ways of installing an interior door lock without a drill. Reassemble and replace photo by kolin smith. Lay the new door across a pair of sawhorses and set the old door on top aligning the top end and the lockset edge of the old door perfectly flush with the new door. Dust out the lock s case and spray it with a penetrating lubricant such as wd 40 as shown.

Replace the cover and make sure the key throws the bolt from both sides. Prime line products classic bronze prime line e 2495 mortise keyed knob perfect for replacing broken antique lock sets and more fits 1 3 8 in 1 3 4 in. We also carry push plates and door handles as well as door kick plates. Prime line steel stain nickel with glass knob interior door lock model e 2496 26 20 26 20.

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If you follow the right steps and use the right tools replacing an interior doorknob is a breeze. Free delivery with 45 order. Correct clearance for an installed interior door is 1 8 inch on the sides. Reinstall the lock in the mortise screw on the faceplate and replace the spindle and knob.

Then put your key in a nice safe place. Replacing door locks you ll pay from 40 to 300 to buy a new door lock depending on design materials and whether it s a simple key in knob lock or a high end lock and handle combo with. Prime line steel classic bronze interior door lock lock set model e 2495 22 43 22 43. To replace the knob you ll need to remove the old doorknob and substitute it with a new one.

If your doorframe is damaged you need a pre hung door which includes the frame and door if your frame is in good shape a slab also called a blank door image to the right is fine whichever type you use there are a variety of styles available to match your home decor. Trace around the old door with a pencil to indicate where the new door must be trimmed down to size.