In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
How to put a door handle on a door.
For example if your old door handle had rectangular cover plates it s probably best to stick to a new handle with similar rectangular cover plates rather than switching to.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
Or you can use the standard height for a handle which is 1050mm off the floor.
Tape measure pencil flat drill bit for wo.
Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.
Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.
Use the 1 8 inch drill bit to drill pilot holes in the garage door where you marked with a pencil.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
You can measure the height of the handles on the other doors in the house and use that.
This video is about how to fit a door latch and door handle in an interior door.
There are a number of ways to work out the height for your door handle.
Put your tape measure on the floor in front of your door and measure up 41 inches from the floor since this is the most common placement for door handles.
Hold the handle up to the door so the holes are aligned and secure with the screws provided in your handle kit.
Watch this step by step video guide from bunnings warehouse and learn how to make sure the handles.
Use masking tape to secure the door handle kit s template to the door at this spot.
Most door handles have a standard backset of 60 mm or 70 mm so you shouldn t have any trouble finding a new door handle that fits in the existing holes in your door.
Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.
If your new door handle attaches to the door at a point below the lower borehole like ours you may need to drill another hole to accommodate.
Installing a door handle is a relatively easy diy project.
Tools needed for this job.
If you re using two handles repeat with second side.