With the new dead bolt and latch bolt in place fit the handle over the door s.
How to install front entry door handle set.
If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.
A knob may be more.
Slide the adjustable throughbolt up or down as needed and press the handleset onto the door.
Follow our instructions for installing a front door handle and lockset to get a fresh look you love and.
To remove the dead bolt and latch bolt unscrew their faceplates located on the door s inner edge.
Prehung exterior doors are available at home centers and lumberyards.
Take along your measurements and a sketch showing which way the door swings.
The thickness of the door should be between 1 3 8 and 1 3 4 inches.
The handle will stay in place leaving your hands free to secure the interior trim.
Installation of a new door handle set can be a quick and simple project especially if you re installing in precut knob holes.
If you have more that 5 1 2 inches here you can still use a sectional handleset on your door.
See measurement b in the image to the right.
See measurement b in the image to the right.
Next you ll install the outside handle assembly.
The back set measures between 2 3 8 and 2 3 4 inches from the edge of the door to the center of the cross bore.
Exterior doors how to install front door hardware.
If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative outer plate with a recessed screw just place the interior plate over the hole from the inside.
Replace the existing strike and latch plates in the door jamb with the new ones provided with your set.
Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials.
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.
If it s too wide cut the ends with a hacksaw.
Step 3 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.
Align the spindle on the back of the assembly with the throughbolt and the slot in the latch.
Certain wood front doors will also be heavier than others so take that into consideration before starting this project.
If you plan to install a new entry knob and deadbolt pick them out before you order the door.
When the fit looks right apply pvc cement where the middle piece will overlap the corner pieces and press it into place.
However in some cases the precut holes are actually located too low for comfortable use of a latch handle so compare the hole s height with the recommended installation height of a handle set.