How to install a lock on a door with sidelights
How to Install a Lock on a Door With Sidelights
Tools Needed
Installing a lock on a door with sidelights requires some basic tools:
- Screwdriver (both Phillips and flat head)
- Hacksaw
- Drill (cordless and/or plug-in)
- Measuring Tape
- File
- Pencil
Instructions
- Measure the door width, as well as the width of the sidelights. Note these measurements.
- Go to the local hardware store and purchase a door lock that fits the measurements.
- Lay the door lock on the floor and mark where the lockset needs to be installed on the sidelight area.
- Using the drill, make holes in the sidelight area where the lockset will be mounted.
- Install the pegs and screws into these holes.
- Line up the lock set with the pegs and screw it in securely.
- Place a piece of sandpaper over the inside of the door frame where the new lockset was installed. Sand it down until the area is level with the door’s surface.
- Secure the cylinder to the door frame by drilling two holes into the door frame and using screws to attach them.
- Attach the faceplate to the door frame using screws.
- Attach the knob or handle to the door and lockset.
- Test the door to make sure the lockset is working properly.
Tips
- Be sure to wear safety glasses when drilling.
- Check the door and lockset for signs of wear before installation.
- Be sure to use the proper screws for the install.
- For best results, use a power drill for the install.