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How to Install a Deadbolt and a Lockset

There are many types, styles and finishes available for door hardware. If you plan to purchase a door slab instead of a pre-hung door, or if you are adding a lock to a door, follow these steps for installing deadbolts and locksets.

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  • Measure and Mark Location for New Lockset on Door
  • Use Template to Aid Layout for Deadbolt
  • Make Hole for Lock and Deadbolt Installation
  • Drill Hole from Other Side of Door for Lock
  • Creating Hole for Latch Bolt on Door
  • Insert Latch Bolt Inside Prepared Hole
  • Score Outline of Latch on Door Facing
  • Remove Wood for Lock Along Scored Lines
  • Remove Wood for Strike Plate to Fit Flush
  • Insert Latch Bolt in Prepared Hole
  • Connect Deadbolt Face and Lockset Handle
  • Use Fasteners to Finish Lockset and Deadbolt
  • Line Up Door with Door Frame for Latch Bolt
  • Lay Out Strike Plates on Door Jamb
  • Drill Holes into Door Frame for Latch Bolts
  • Use Template to Mark Holes for Fasteners
  • Place Strike Plate in Mortise Cut
  • Attach Strike Plate to Door Jamb
  • Mark Location for Fasteners on Door
  • Drill Pilot Holes for Fasteners
  • Place Strike Plate on Door Jamb
  • Test Locking Mechanisms on Strike Plate
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Make Hole for Lock and Deadbolt Installation
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Drill a Hole for the Lockset

Using a hole saw and a drill, make a hole for the lock and deadbolt through the door slab. Do not go all of the way through.

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