How To Install A Sliding Door Lock

Installation of sliding door lock.

How to install a sliding door lock.

Install the lock and test it out now mount the lock onto the door frame by using two screws and then take the bolt and gently push it into the bolt hole. Then use your marker to mark the second hole. Tap it with a hammer gently to create a hole. Then screw the bolt onto the plywood.

If you need a stronger latch it will require a lot more work. Drill the hole out until the lock fits inside. You can then follow the same process to drill out the second mounting hole. Mr sliding doors provides sliding door repair services through out los angeles ventura orange counties and inland empire.

Glue this to the door where you want the bolt lining up the front edge of the plywood with the edge of the door. Drill out any holes necessary for the lock securing screws in the same way. Install both knobs by sliding the spindle through the slot in the latch. Use a screw to attach the lock to the inner door via the first mounting hole and ensure that it is straight and aligned.

Hire the best sliding door installers in los angeles ca on homeadvisor. Align the two long screws from the inside knob into the cylinders on the exterior door knob and tighten the screws. Usually you buy just the mortised steel lock assembly that fits within the door and reuse the old handles and actuating lever. Key lock and housing product code.

On some sliding glass door locks the door handles have long screws that go right through the steel mortised lock and there is usually a actuating lever that slides into a rectangular hole in the lock. No matter the type of your glass patio door we can make it slide like. Videos you watch may be added to the tv s watch history and influence tv recommendations. To avoid this cancel and sign in to youtube on your.

Remove the two screws holding the strike plate in place on the door jamb and install the new one in the same position. Compare homeowner reviews from 9 top los angeles sliding door install services. Products used in this video. We specialize in professional sliding door repair roller replacement track and header repair security doors door locks and handles replacement.

Use the key to lock and unlock the lock several times to make sure that it s working properly. Cut a piece of plywood larger than the size of the bolt. You are now ready to mark the second hole. Secure the lock with mounting screws.

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