How to replace a lock on a steel door.
How to install a bacl lock on a metal door.
Install the deadbolt lock about 44 inches above the bottom of the door.
Choose a position on the door for the lock.
Make a mark using the center punch and hammer.
Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.
The key to drilling through metal is to make sure you are using an actual metal drill bit.
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Measure 42 inches up from the bottom of the door on the inside and a distance from the door s edge equal to your lock s backset.
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.
How to install a new door lock on a steel door.
Remove the deadbolt from its packaging and take out the instruction sheet with the template for marking the holes on the door.
Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.
Make another mark 42 inches from the door s bottom and centered on the door s edge.
Many door locks however are diy friendly and come with installation instructions.