How to install handles strikes on new doors.
How to put a front door handle with a notch.
Tools needed for this job.
If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.
Tape measure pencil flat drill bit for wo.
Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials.
Also measure the jamb depth.
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.
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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.
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The new door should be 1 2 inch less than the height of the rough opening and 3 4 inch less in width.
Use masking tape to secure the door handle kit s template to the door at this spot.
Measure the old door.
It s a good idea to measure the actual door too.
Line up the spindle on the back of the handle with the slot in the latch sliding any mechanisms up or down as needed to fit the handle onto the door.
Remove the interior trim and measure the width and height of the frame.
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Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size.
Before removing the old door have the new one on hand.
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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.