Next put a new latch in and replace the door knob.
How to change a bedroom door lock.
Some blank doors have a specific swing direction.
Alternatively you can buy a re keying kit for the lock you already have.
Hold the door with one hand while you pull the knob away from the door.
The strike side the side with the lockset of these doors has a beveled edge so the door can swing freely.
If the doorknob is on the left you need a left handed door.
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Use the same measurements for each hinge on the new door.
Keep a steady hand around any curved marks to make it easier to chisel out those areas.
To change the lock on a regular door knob first use a screwdriver to remove the door knob and the old latch.
If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative.
Pull the doorknob off the door.
Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of.
Prop the new door on its side and use a sharp utility knife to score the mortise for each hinge.
Slide the spindle side of the knob from the latch.
Pull the interior knob away from the door.
If the knob is to the right select a right handed door.
Examine the handle and trim on the interior side of the door.
There may be a small pinhole holding the handle in place.
Insert the pin straight through the lock cylinder to reach the lock s release mechanism.
Continue to pull the knob until it detaches from the door.
Once you have the kit remove the lock cylinder from the door knob so you can change the pins inside.
This video will show you how to replace a lockable bedroom bathroom doorknob or door handle.
Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges.
Push in the end of the latch the part that protrudes from the edge of the door if the spindle appears to catch.
Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws.