The sloped side of the latch should face in the same.
Replace door handle lock.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.
To replace the knob.
With the right tools and know how you can replace an interior doorknob yourself.
Here is the handleset i bought.
Insert the latch bolt into the edge of the door so that it extends into the middle hole on the door.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
The most comprehensive method of ensuring security it involves removing the existing lock from the door including the handle if it s a handle lock combo and then installing.
How to replace an exterior door knob lock.
Door window maintenance.
Part of the series.
Replacing an exterior door knob and lock is something you can do on your own with the right tools.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
How to replace an interior doorknob.
I had to fix it.
There s no reason why you should have to call a handyman to replace an old or faulty doorknob.