Above the center of the doorknob.
Intstall lock in door.
The measurement is usually 2 3 8 inches for interior doors and 2 3 4 inches for exterior doors.
Preparing for installation if you re installing a lockset in an existing door take out the old lockset and measure the backset the distance from the door edge to the center of the lockset hole.
Measure 42 inches up from the bottom of the door on the inside and a distance from the door s edge equal to your lock s backset.
Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of.
Make a mark using the center punch and hammer.
Choose a position on the door for the lock.
When done by a professional locksmith your new lock installation should take no longer than 30 minutes.
How to install a key cylinder lock in a sliding door.
For this we re going to be using a phillips head screwdriver.
Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws.
Step one is to go.
Mark the door for drilling by taping the template to the inside of the door wood doors have a bevel that will throw the measurements off if you use the exterior side.
Place the template so the center of the deadbolt will be 6 in.
You ll have to adjust the position a bit if you have a combination storm door so as not to interfere with the storm doorknob or lock.
Install the deadbolt lock about 44 inches above the bottom of the door.
Single cylinder deadbolts keyed on one side will work fine for most situations.
If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative.
Sliding entry doors such as those that allow access to a deck or patio typically use a cylinder key lock to secure the door when it is closed.
Make another mark 42 inches from the door s bottom and centered on the door s edge.