First of all decide on an appropriate height for the door handles and mark the centre of the door handle on the edge of the door with a pencil.
How to fit an interior door handle.
Tools needed for this job.
If the knob is to the right select a right handed door.
Consult the template for the faceplate depth and chisel this part of the door out.
First you need to remove the screws holding the existing knob or handle in place.
Use a tape measure to find the desired height and mark the door s edge and both faces with a pencil.
Fitting door handles may appear complicated at first but it is an easier task then you think.
Press in the metal piece in the slot and the doorknob should come loose.
You might wish to match the height with other doors in the property if they re at a different level.
New doorknob or handle.
The most common placement for interior door handles is 100cm from the floor.
How to fit the door handle.
How to fit door handles and latch to interior doors.
Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges.
Be careful to fit the latch into the chiselled area and screw into the pilot holes that were made earlier.
Mark your brand new door with the location.
The most simple of processes but one that may help you get it right first time.
Follow our handy guide to fitting interior door handles.
Fitting the door handle comes after all the fiddly work but it still requires a good eye.
If the doorknob is on the left you need a left handed door.
Use the handle s face plate to trace the outline with a pencil.
Screw the faceplate into the side of the door.
Video showing how to fit interior door handles.
From this post you will learn how to fit the latch latch plate and door handles to a new door and door frame.
Marking the door handle positions.
Before you can fit a door handle to a new door you will first need to mark regions to be drilled and cut.
Remove the old door handle or knob.
Using the screws that came with your door handle kit attach the faceplate to the door.
Tape measure pencil flat drill bit for wo.
Some blank doors have a specific swing direction.
Drill the screws carefully being sure to keep your drill level with the floor.