The standard residential door prep for entry doors is two 2 1 8 bore holes 5 1 2 center to center.
Replacing entry door hardware.
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.
It can also increase your home s resale value.
Sectional handlesets have a seperate deadbolt body so the b measurement is actually variable.
If you have more that 5 1 2 inches here you can still use a sectional handleset on your door.
Replacing an exterior door knob and lock is something you can do on your own with the right tools.
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.
Wide and 79 1 2 in.
The thickness of the door should be between 1 3 8 and 1 3 4 inches.
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.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
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.
Door window maintenance.
For example if your door measures 35 3 4 in.
This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
See measurement b in the image to the right.
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Part of the series.
Remove the interior knob and thumb turn lock hardware to expose the holes in the door.
Measure from the center of the knob hole to the center of the lock hole to determine the spread.
Replacing your front entrance door is a simple swap that enhances your home s curb appeal.
Round these up to full inches to find the size of the replacement door you ll need.
How to replace an exterior door knob lock.
The back set measures between 2 3 8 and 2 3 4 inches from the edge of the door to the center of the cross bore.
Tall you ll order a 36 in.