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Replacing entry door handleset.
I had to fix it.
Sectional handlesets have a seperate deadbolt body so the b measurement is actually variable.
This is an optional faceplate that may replace the rectangular faceplate already attached to the latch if your door calls for it.
Schlage offers a wide variety of designs and finishes from angular to flowing classic to contemporary all designed to ensure that your front door is the perfect.
Choose a two piece set if you want more wiggle room.
Kwikset door handlesets are available in multiple styles ranging from traditional to modern.
Your front door is more than just an entrance it s also a showpiece one of the first things a guest sees.
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These will be placed on the interior side of the throughbolt hole to secure the bottom of the handleset.
Make a good impression on guests by swapping out your old beat up lockset.
Replacement parts for similar models are standardized and typically fit right into the empty holes.
Here s how i did it.
The distance from the inner edge of the door to the center of the knob and lock holes.
The standard residential door prep for entry doors is two 2 1 8 bore holes 5 1 2 center to center.
Browse our collections to find the handleset that will compliment your homes exterior design.
Pin tool screw cover screw and washer.
That s why it s important to choose the right handleset.
See measurement b in the image to the right.
Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of the bolt.
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.
The handleset is a version of a doorknob mechanism with a lever or handle instead of a knob on the exterior side.
If you have more that 5 1 2 inches here you can still use a sectional handleset on your door.
If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative outer plate with a recessed screw just place the interior plate over the hole from the inside.
Here is the handleset i bought.
Handlesets are ideal for front entries because they have both a secure deadbolt and stylish handle.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.