Luckily I received a suggestion from a friend to take the locks to a local locksmith and have all the locks re-keyed to match (assuming they were the same brand.) I decided to replace all the inferior knobs with Schlage locks and have them all keyed to match our front door Schlage handleset. Some were over $200 to replace two locks. As I started to get quotes from locksmiths, I nearly choked. When we moved into our home there were four different keyed locks to our house but we only had one key to one lock. The only difference is you usually need to replace both the deadbolt and the handleset. Replacing your deadbolt and front door handleset is just as simple as replacing the other door knobs in your home.
Deadbolt and door knob set how to#
How to Replace a Deadbolts and Handlesets: Test your new door knob and admire its beauty. Press a flat head screwdriver into the slot on the side of the knob.ĭrive the screws into the knob rose until the knob is snug on both sides. To make the task of driving the screws easier, remove the knob. Thread the screws through the knob to temporarily hold the knobs in place. Line up the other knob with the screw posts on the knob already inserted. Slide the door knob into the door and through the latch.īe sure that the locking mechanism is on the correct side of the door (inside the bathroom or bedroom.) The spindle of the knob will fit through the latch. Insert the latch into your door, making sure the curved side of the latch faces the door jamb. Slide the round latch plate cover over the latch. Pry up the plate and rotate 90 degrees to remove. If your door doesn’t accommodate the rectangular latch plate, you can remove it by prying it off with a flat head screwdriver inserted into the corners. If the latch is hard to pull out, push from the inside with your screwdriver. (If your latch has a latch plate, remove the screws to remove the latch.) When the screws are completely loosened, pull the knobs apart and out of the door. Locate the screws on one side of the door knob (usually on the locking side of a privacy knob.) Unscrew the screws. You can watch this quick video or read on to learn how to replace your door knobs in 5 minutes or less.
Deadbolt and door knob set install#
Be sure to install your lock on the correct side of the door (inside the bedroom or bathroom.) And make sure the knob is unlocked during installation. They are typically used in bedrooms or bathrooms. Pass through and privacy knobs are essentially the same except the privacy knob has a push button or turn knob to lock the door for privacy. How to Replace a Standard Pass Through or Privacy Door Knob: Set your screws into the door and then replace the knob. Enjoy your new beautiful satin brass knobs. If your screwdriver won’t fit, you can remove the knob by pressing a flat head screwdriver into the slot on the side of the knob. Line up your new knob’s screw holes with the existing holes in the door.ĭrive the screws into the door until the knob is flush against the door. Typically they are used for opening a closet door or other one way doors.
A dummy knob is usually screwed directly into a door.
One of the easiest knobs to replace is a dummy knob. Let’s get started with an easy knob to replace, the dummy knob. (You can read about 4 Ways to Strip Paint Off Metal if you need to strip your own hinges.) I recently found this out by stripped the paint off our door hinges. When I spotted the satin brass finish, I knew I’d found a classic finish that would work in our home.Įspecially because I already have brass hinges on most of our doors. In my mind, I wanted beautiful matte gold knobs, but I expected Schlage’s new finishes to be too trendy. I always wanted to have them match, but never got around to that project. Case in point, we had no less than five different finishes and styles of door knobs in our house. When it comes to fixtures in your home, it’s best to choose finishes that are timeless and classic. However, I was skeptical of these new finishes.
When Schlage contacted me about replacing my knobs with one of their new finishes, I was excited to work with a brand that produces quality door hardware. When I install something in my home, it has to be top notch and high quality because I don’t have time to replace faulty products. I’ve had several door hardware companies approach me, but I’ve previously declined their offers because I chose to promote quality brands. Ready to get started?īefore we begin, I have to tell you that this is a sponsored post for Schlage. Before you think you need to hire a locksmith, you should know that this is definitely a project for the do-it-yourselfer. Do you want to learn how to replace the door knobs and deadbolts in your home? Do you have mismatched door hardware? Or do you have several different locks in your home but want to have them all match the same key? The solution to all these dilemmas lies in this tutorial.
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