Surface Mount Deadbolt
Choosing a quality lock is important, but installing it the right way is just as important. An improperly installed lock will be worthless to yourself and your family, so it is important to install your new deadbolt lock properly.
-Drill and drill bits
-Hole saw
-Measuring tape
-Hammer
-Dust mask
-Safety goggles
-Wood chisel
-Combination square
To begin, you will need to tape the surface mount deadbolt template to the door. Be sure to check the part of the door where you plan to place the deadbolt to make sure it will not get in the way of any other door hardware.
Next, mark the location of the screw holes and the cylinder hole on the door, then drill pilot holes for the screws and use the hole saw to drill the hole for the lock cylinder. When the pilot bit comes through the door you have drilled far enough. Finish the drilling from the other side until there is a good hole. Drilling from both sides will help keep the door from splintering. When installing a deadbolt on a metal door you will need to use a bimetal hole saw.
To install the surface mount deadbolt lock you will place the cylinder ring around the cylinder, with the keyhole at the bottom. The cylinder and connecting bar should be inserted into the cylinder hole from the outside, and the bolt should be set into position and the back plate attached to the inside of the door.
The slot in the bolt case should be aligned with the connecting bar, and the bolt case should be attached to the inside of the door. If the connecting bar is too long, it can be snapped off at one of the break points. The bolt should be tested from both sides of the door.
The next step is to secure the strike in the bolt case. To do this, close the door and trace the outline of the strike on the jamb. A mortise can be chiseled into the jamb for the strike, then the strike in the mortise can be tested, and deepened or shimmed if needed. After that is done, simply secure the strike in the jamb and test the lock.
Types of locks
There are two types of deadbolt lock on the market – surface mount and internal. A surface mount deadbolt will be easier to install, but an internal deadbolt will provide greater security. A few simple tools and some basic know how are all that are required to install a deadbolt lock with confidence.What you need
Let's look first at what you will need to install a deadbolt on your door. You will need access to the following tools before getting started:-Drill and drill bits
-Hole saw
-Measuring tape
-Hammer
-Dust mask
-Safety goggles
-Wood chisel
-Combination square
To begin, you will need to tape the surface mount deadbolt template to the door. Be sure to check the part of the door where you plan to place the deadbolt to make sure it will not get in the way of any other door hardware.
Next, mark the location of the screw holes and the cylinder hole on the door, then drill pilot holes for the screws and use the hole saw to drill the hole for the lock cylinder. When the pilot bit comes through the door you have drilled far enough. Finish the drilling from the other side until there is a good hole. Drilling from both sides will help keep the door from splintering. When installing a deadbolt on a metal door you will need to use a bimetal hole saw.
To install the surface mount deadbolt lock you will place the cylinder ring around the cylinder, with the keyhole at the bottom. The cylinder and connecting bar should be inserted into the cylinder hole from the outside, and the bolt should be set into position and the back plate attached to the inside of the door.
The slot in the bolt case should be aligned with the connecting bar, and the bolt case should be attached to the inside of the door. If the connecting bar is too long, it can be snapped off at one of the break points. The bolt should be tested from both sides of the door.
The next step is to secure the strike in the bolt case. To do this, close the door and trace the outline of the strike on the jamb. A mortise can be chiseled into the jamb for the strike, then the strike in the mortise can be tested, and deepened or shimmed if needed. After that is done, simply secure the strike in the jamb and test the lock.