That s about average for a good deadbolt and a hole saw set.
Install a lock on a metal door.
Install the deadbolt lock about 44 inches above the bottom of the door.
You ll have to adjust the position a bit if you have a combination storm door so as not to interfere with the storm doorknob or lock.
With any luck a metal door custom made to fit your entryway will arrive with a hole already furnished for the lockset the correct term for a knob with a locking mechanism.
If you re using a door lock installation kit with a jig drill two 1 8 inch pilot holes for the screws on the door edge.
Most moderately skilled amateurs can complete this task in about half an hour.
All you need is the right hardware and your job should be pretty easy.
Installing a deadbolt lock on a steel door may sound intimidating but with the right tools it s a fairly simple task.
Steel doors are easy to drill into using a bimetal hole saw and an electric drill.
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.
Now installing a deadbolt on a metal door isn t really that much different than installing it on a wood door or fiberglass door.
Choose a position on the door for the lock.
If the hole has been.
If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.
If you re using a paper template use tape to secure it to the door and mark the holes for drilling with a pencil.
Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials.
To cut through a steel door make sure you get a bimetal hole saw set.