In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
Installing sliding door locking plate.
Woodie s will show you how to install a patio door lock.
Clean the door frame with hot soapy water and allow it to dry completely.
Step 1 close the door and look for where the lock bolt or latch bolt contacts the doorjamb.
Cut a piece of plywood larger than the size of the bolt.
An e2105 mortise lock a recessed housing or escutcheon plate and a lock hasp.
Set the bottom in place on the track in the door frame and then press the top portion of the door in place too.
This is designed for acorn and better bilt doors but can be found on a variety of other door manufacturers.
Then screw the bolt onto the plywood.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
Place the metal punch over the marked spot on.
As well both of these sliding glass door locks are assemblies consisting of three parts.
Whether you re installing a lock plate also called a strike plate for a deadbolt lock or a standard lockset you first must install the lock or lockset onto the door following the manufacturer s instructions.
If you need a stronger latch it will require a lot more work.
This is how to replace a sliding glass door patio lock step by step remove and install.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
First carefully clean all debris from the rails to get a good fit.
Place your head near the frame and tap it with the end of a screwdriver until you hear the sound change.
This is a very common task that most people will come across and it.
Glue this to the door where you want the bolt lining up the front edge of the plywood with the edge of the door.
Hall closet bed bath lock door prep checklist f10 f40 on a standard pre drilled door you ll be done installing your passage lock in just minutes using only a tape measure and a phillips screwdriver.
Usually its the e2105 lock that breaks so you might not need to buy the whole sliding glass door locks assembly just the lock.
Then have a friend help you lift the first section of the sliding door.
How to install a key lock on a sliding glass door step 1.
Sliding glass door handle set 6 5 8 in diecast and wood hook style flush mount keyed this is a reversible diecast black flush this is a reversible diecast black flush mount patio door handle with wood pulls.
This is a great idea because it strengthens the security on an otherwise weak area of the home.