Examine the handle and trim on the interior side of the door.
How to change a bedroom door lock.
Prop the new door on its side and use a sharp utility knife to score the mortise for each hinge.
Pull the interior knob away from the door.
Hold the door with one hand while you pull the knob away from the door.
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To change the lock on a regular door knob first use a screwdriver to remove the door knob and the old latch.
The strike side the side with the lockset of these doors has a beveled edge so the door can swing freely.
Next put a new latch in and replace the door knob.
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Once you have the kit remove the lock cylinder from the door knob so you can change the pins inside.
Continue to pull the knob until it detaches from the door.
If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative.
If the doorknob is on the left you need a left handed door.
Push in the end of the latch the part that protrudes from the edge of the door if the spindle appears to catch.
Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of.
Keep a steady hand around any curved marks to make it easier to chisel out those areas.
Alternatively you can buy a re keying kit for the lock you already have.
You may have to wiggle it back and forth if it s stuck on the doorknob stem.
Some blank doors have a specific swing direction.
Use the same measurements for each hinge on the new door.
Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws.
Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges.
Insert the pin straight through the lock cylinder to reach the lock s release mechanism.
There may be a small pinhole holding the handle in place.
Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole and apply pressure to release the interior handle.
If the knob is to the right select a right handed door.