Most door handles have a standard backset of 60 mm or 70 mm so you shouldn t have any trouble finding a new door handle that fits in the existing holes in your door.
How to install a door handle on a new door.
Tools needed for this job.
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When you are ready to install a storm door accurate door measurements are critical to ensure your new door fits.
If you re in a situation where you cannot or do not want to use a drill to install your lock there are a couple ways of installing an interior door lock without a drill.
Installing a door handle is a relatively easy diy project.
If your new handle matches the hole configuration of the old one the entire job should be done in just a few minutes with nothing but a screwdriver or two.
If your new deadbolt has a concealed screw for the interior door knob consult the installation instructions for your specific lock.
Most pre hung doors whether equipped with a solid or split door jamb have the mounting holes for the door hardware already drilled.
For example if your old door handle had rectangular cover plates it s probably best to stick to a new handle with similar rectangular cover plates rather than switching to.
A knob may be more.
Tape measure pencil flat drill bit for wo.
Line up the spindle on the back of the handle with the slot in the latch sliding any mechanisms up or down as needed to fit the handle onto the door.
Watch our step by step guide and learn how to make sure the handles are at the right height how to safely drill holes in the door and how to chisel out the recesses so that the door s hardware sits flush.
If your new door handle attaches to the door at a point below the lower borehole like ours you may need to drill another hole to accommodate.
However in some cases the precut holes are actually located too low for comfortable use of a latch handle so compare the hole s height with the recommended installation height of a handle set.
Installation of a new door handle set can be a quick and simple project especially if you re installing in precut knob holes.
Look for one that has a solid inner core a low maintenance finish and a seamless outer shell.
Storm door installation starts with a great storm door.
How to install or replace a storm or screen door handle easy to do yourself.
