The distance between the edge of the door and the center of the lock hole.
Fitting door locks to interior doors.
Craig removes the old door then shows how to prepare a new internal d.
Usually the backset measures 2 3 8 inches or 2 3 4 inches.
First of all decide on an appropriate height for the door handles and mark the centre of the door handle on the edge of the door with a pencil.
Measure at three points horizontally and vertically taking the largest measurement to determine the correct width and height door to buy.
It can also be the case in this instance that the handle side starts rubbing on the frame floor carpet leaving a mark or rubbing off paint.
Interior doors are usually fitted with a mortise lock with a latch operated by the door handle or knob.
The same lock can be used in doors that open both to the left and the right.
The easiest way to do do this if the old door was a good fit is to lay the new door on top of the old door so the edges are flush.
How to fit door handles and latch to interior doors.
Shake the door a bit to make sure it is secure.
D i y expert craig phillips shows how to install a new door fit the handles and hinges.
Before purchasing a lock measure your door s backset cross bore and thickness to ensure you find the right fit.
Easy fit doors internal doorsets are the cost effective solution for fitting internal doors and frames quickly and effortlessly.
Purchase a door stop or professional grade door wedge from a local hardware store or from an online retailer.
Then line up a combination square with the old door s hinge mortises and transfer their locations to the new door marking the edges with a utility knife.
From this post you will learn how to fit the latch latch plate and door handles to a new door and door frame.
Where the door is self closing the latch has an angled or rounded edge and is sprung so that it automatically locks when the door is closed.
Old doors can drop and common problems symptoms when this occurs are that the top of the handle side of the door hits the top of the frame stopping the door from closing.
Fit the wedge into the bottom of the door as close to the wall as possible.