He has a situation where he needs to replace the lockset on his back door and wants to do the upgrade now while he is working on the door.
How to find which door handle i have.
A friend asks how can he match all the locks to his exterior doors to one key.
Generally interior doors will swing.
To determine door swing direction during the rough in phase requires some foresight into the operation of the home or building.
If you re replacing a door knob on an existing door then it s important that you make all the required measurements before you make a purchase.
If the handle or door knob is on your left it s a left handed door.
For single door entry there s a handle and deadbolt on the outside and a thumb turn on the inside that locks or unlocks the door.
The main measurements you should determine are.
Full glass entry doors sometimes contain double cylinder deadbolts.
Handle sets may also come in different options.
Top screw below handles all have roughly the same dimensions all you need to decide is which design you prefer.
The easiest way to have all of your locks and deadbolts match a single key is when you are purchasing them.
15 to 30 minutes this video will guide you through the process of repairing replacing or tightening your door handles at your home.
If you don t need the door to lock choose a passage doorknob.
Single door entry glass door entry and double door entry.
Mortise locksets are rectangular with a handle and fit into a rectangular gap in your door.
If the handle is on your right side it s a right handed door.
Measurement a is known as the pz.
To identify your handle we need to know measurements a b c shown above.
They come in different styles and finishes to accent home decor.
For rooms you want to lock choose a privacy knob which has a locking mechanism inside it.
Usually this will be either 2 3 8 inches or 2 inches.
This includes the door s swing hinge placement and knob location.
Identifying whether a door is right or left hinged is important for installation.
Backset the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the knob.
Installing a new door in a rough opening.
The hinges support the door and provide a swinging action.
Most standard interior doors are 1 3 8 inches thick and the door is slightly beveled to make the closure into the jamb.
Buy the correct door hardware for the application so the door handles for passage or privacy have the correct back set and bore.
