Fold this template around the edge of the door at least 6 inches above.
How to install a deadbolt lock on a steel door.
If you re using a paper template use tape to secure it to the door and mark the holes for drilling with a pencil.
Installing a deadbolt lock on a steel door may sound intimidating but with the right tools it s a fairly simple task.
Calling a locksmith out for this how to install a deadbolt lock job will cost 150 or more but you can install a heavy duty deadbolt yourself in less than an hour for a third of the price.
Steel doors are easy to drill into using a bimetal hole saw and an electric drill.
To cut through a steel door make sure you get a bimetal hole saw set.
Most moderately skilled amateurs can complete this task in about half an hour.
Adding a deadbolt lock can be a great way to improve the security of your steel door.
If you re using a door lock installation kit with a jig drill two 1 8 inch pilot holes for the screws on the door edge.