A door lock installation kit or drill guide pictured above simplifies lockset installation.
New door jamb locks.
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The door needs to fit comfortably inside the jamb.
Prime line has the largest assortment of door security plates.
Look for the gap between the door and jamb to be one eighth of an inch 32 cm on all sides.
Mark the precise center top to bottom of the bolt onto the inside edge of the jamb using a pencil.
Select a lock with the same setback.
Use a combination square to transfer this center mark across the face of the jamb that is onto the flat strip between the inside edge of the jamb and the.
Check the fit of a plate by holding it in a mortise.
On the jamb install the new hinge plates.
Close the door and look for where the lock bolt or latch bolt contacts the doorjamb.
If you plan to paint the door it s a good idea to do it now.
Add or remove shimming so the door fits.
Drill the edge bore hole for the latch with a 1 inch hole saw.
Many new lock sets allow you to adjust the latch to either distance.
Hold the door against the jamb to check for clearance.
How much do door security plates cost.
For pricing and availability.
On some older doors thickness might be an issue.
The top selling door security plates product is the strikemaster ii door frame and hinge reinforcement.
You can hold the jamb in place by lightly hammering in a few nails.
Most door security plates range from 10 to 150 in price.
Some doors are less than 1 3 8 inches thick which is the minimum size modern locksets will accommodate.
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To fix this add a custom cut plate or a door reinforcer.
Which brand has the largest assortment of door security plates at the home depot.