Mortise lock handle sets mortised locks fit right into the frame of the door.
How to install patio door handle and lock.
Drill the hole out until the lock fits inside.
This is a great idea because it strengthens the security on an otherwise weak area of the home.
While it is much easier to replace your sliding patio door handles with handles that are exactly the same you can also try using different replacement handles which may need a few holes drilled in the door to improve it.
Tap it with a hammer gently to create a hole.
This door doesn t get as much use as our front door nor is it exposed to extreme temperatures so i went with a basic finish.
Drill out any holes necessary for the lock securing screws in the same way.
It s also easy to replace your sliding patio door handles with a lock and handle system.
1 install the handles continued j.
Once it was on i gave the patio door and glass a deep cleaning.
In this video we show you how to install a key lock set on an existing patio door handle.
If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative.
Insert the 1 8 locating post at the bottom of the handle into the 1 4 hole on the stile.
Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws.
Position the exterior handle on the door.
It took about 30 minutes to remove the old handle set and install the new one.
I tested the handle grip and lock a few times and was satisfied with my work.
If the post does not fit into the stile the handle is for the wrong hand.
The home mender dustin luby shows us how to replace your slider door handle and lock easy.
Click the links to look inside dustin s toolbox you can do it.
Place the metal punch over the marked spot on the frame.
The handleset is installed and the lock actuator rod is slid through a hole in the frame into a hole in the seperate mortise lock.
Key lock and housing product code.
On a wooden patio panel a pocket is milled out of the sliding panel frame and a mortise lock is slid in.