It can also increase your home s resale value.
Replacing entry door hardware.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
The thickness of the door should be between 1 3 8 and 1 3 4 inches.
Wide and 79 1 2 in.
The standard residential door prep for entry doors is two 2 1 8 bore holes 5 1 2 center to center.
Replacing your front entrance door is a simple swap that enhances your home s curb appeal.
Measure from the center of the knob hole to the center of the lock hole to determine the spread.
Tall you ll order a 36 in.
Choose one that s pre hung in its own frame for the easiest installation or opt for slab if you re comfortable hanging it yourself.
See measurement b in the image to the right.
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You ll pay from 40 to 300 to buy a new door lock depending on design materials and whether it s a simple key in knob lock or a high end lock and handle combo with.
If you have more that 5 1 2 inches here you can still use a sectional handleset on your door.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
Sectional handlesets have a seperate deadbolt body so the b measurement is actually variable.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
Be aware of the dimensions of your new handle so that it fits properly on the door.
Measure the width and height of your old door.
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This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides.
On a replacement set with a one piece exterior escutcheon that holds both the lock cylinder and latch the spread must match the holes exactly.
If the measurements are taken correctly then replacing the door is as simple as removing the hinge pin reinstalling the jamb leaves on the door installing the lock and deadbolt hardware.
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 interior knob and thumb turn lock hardware to expose the holes in the door.
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For example if your door measures 35 3 4 in.