How To Install Entry Door Exterior Handle

The handle will stay in place leaving your hands free to secure the interior trim.

How to install entry door exterior handle.

Some kits come in three pieces to better fit the opening. With the new dead bolt and latch bolt in place fit the handle over the door s existing holes. The posts for the handle s lock cylinder and thumb latch should easily slide into the dead bolt and latch bolt assemblies. This prevents water damage to the opening.

Install the latch determine whether you want to use a flat rectangular faceplate or a round drive in faceplate. Some sill pans can be created from bending sheet metal or they can be purchased as a kit. Install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi. Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of the bolt.

Next create a rough opening around your frame that s at least 1 inch wider and taller than the outside of the door system you re installing then insert the new door into the opening and place shims on the hinge side of the door making sure there s a gap of 1 8th inch between the edge of the door and the jamb. Install a sill pan or flashing tape to the sill. Align the spindle on the back of the assembly with the throughbolt and the slot in the latch. The standard residential door prep for entry doors is two 2 1 8 bore holes 5 1 2 center to center.

Take along your measurements and a sketch showing which way the door swings. Follow our instructions for installing a front door handle and lockset to get a fresh look you love and enhance your home s curb appeal. See measurement b in the image to the right. If you have more that 5 1 2 inches here you can still use a sectional handleset on your door.

By learning how to install an exterior door you effectively update one of the key features of your home s appearance this guide reviews how to install an entry door including how to remove the old door position the new one and update such hardware as the hinges and door knob. Step 4 secure the interior hardware photo by ryan benyi. If you can t find what you re looking for in stock you can order it. If you plan to install a new entry knob and deadbolt pick them out before you order the door.

Place the exterior handle on the door by inserting the spindle or axle on the handle through the latch cylinder at 90 degrees. Many kits come with both options. Slide the adjustable throughbolt up or down as needed and press the handleset onto the door. Next you ll install the outside handle assembly.

Place the corresponding doorknob or lever on the interior side of the door fitting the two parts together. Prehung exterior doors are available at home centers and lumberyards.