How to install a lock on a metal door
Many people are interested in how to install a door lock on the front door. The roots of this interest can lie in completely different areas. For example, some owners want to change old locks to new ones to provide the family greater security, others simply change the failing mechanisms.
It is recognized that the failure of the old locks forcing people to install a new one on the input metal doors. This happens quite often, if casually to open and close the front door.
Of course, there are cases when changing the locks associated with completely different reasons. For example, you don’t want to be a person who once lived in your apartment was able to get here without your knowledge.
In any case, the reasons to install new locks on the metal door can be different. But what unites them all for one thing. Old castle need to withdraw from the structure and in its place put the new. Fortunately, this procedure can be done with your own hands.
What is the advantage of installing a new lock on the front door with their hands ↑
To start with the fact that only you will have access to the castle. Therefore no one will be able to remove the replica of the key and then use it for malicious purposes. Also you save significantly, refusing to call the master of the house.
Another significant plus in favor having to know how to install door lock entrance door — speed. All you need is to remove the old mechanism and together they go to the store. So you can pick the product that will optimally fit into the door design.
When calling the wizard, things are a little different. Very rarely, a specialist can immediately install a new lock on a metal door. First, he needs to take measurements, talk with you about the handle to lock and then to go and buy the product. Usually this process takes about two days. In some cases you need more time.
Also you have to consider that if the castle is to install a different man, that he would choose the design of the future product. In the case of self-installation, you can choose the design that you like best.
What are castles ↑
Before you begin to install the lock on the metal door with your hands, you have to know what they all are and where they are used. This will allow you to choose the most suitable lock, fully meet the requirements for security.
Depending on the technology installation ↑
To help you understand which door locks can be installed on a metal door, consider three main types depending on installation technologies:
- Mortise. Such locks for metal doors inserted inside. And this is done by the end. Opening key, it is possible to make both the inside and outside. The main advantage of this option is that it is as seamlessly integrated into the overall design of the door. Unfortunately, the sidebar is a pretty complex process.
- False. You often had to see these locks on the old Soviet metal doors. Their main advantage lies in the fact that mounting mechanism is pretty simple. The device is attached to the canvas. This is done from the inner side.
- Hanging. Perhaps it is this kind of locks is the most rarely used in metal doors. However to install it the easiest way. Enough to mount some eyelets and hang design.
If to compare types of constructions, each has its advantages and disadvantages. Take the example of mortise locks for metal doors. Set them the most difficult. But they have a good appearance and provide the greatest protection.
In turn, padlocks install easier. Moreover, their price is at the lowest level if compared with other modifications. But on the metal doors they do not look very nice. In addition, they are not particularly reliable. To open is simple enough scrap.
Rim locks are not very expensive. But in appearance and reliability are significantly inferior mortise mechanisms for metal doors. Not surprisingly, most apartment owners want to install them on a metal door.
Depending on the characteristics of mechanism ↑
For professional engineers it is most convenient to distinguish between locks for metal doors according to the principle of operation mechanism open and close. In most cases, producers use only two types of structures: suvaldnye and cylinder.
Lever locks — this is a fairly massive device. They differ from all the other wide slot for key. The key itself is quite large. It has branches in the face and beard. But such a system can be set
The device itself consists of a system of plates. They are what in the jargon are called levers. These devices are responsible for the movement of the crossbars. The main disadvantage of such locks for metal doors is that in case of failure, repair is impractical, as very complicated. Easier to install a new device.
Locks in a metal door cylinder-type can also be set. These devices are compact. The mechanism consists of a cylinder and the base. It is called a larva or a core.
When you replace the striker in the lock of this type is a new mechanism for metal door no need to install. The key, in turn, is a thin piece of metal with serrated teeth. Also, for more reliability is often used laser milling.
The cylinder is a system of pins. When the key turns, they are arranged in one line. The result of this action is the full unlock of the lock.
Install a new lock ↑
Dismantling ↑
Before install the new door lock in a metal door you need to dismantle the old device. As example, the mortise mechanism.
If the lock without a handle, and the striker does not commit, then the removal procedure will be simple and short. It is sufficient to Unscrew the screws. You will find them on the front placket. The bar itself to pry, to further it was possible to set metal base.
So you can remove the lever mechanism. If the larva is fixed in the system, it will lock. To dismantle such a device you must first remove the screw that is at the end. It is easy to identify, as it is the longest. After that you need to squeeze out the larva. And it can be done in any direction.
If in the system there is also a handle, then you need to take care of a square pin. It is attached with the locking screw. Just Unscrew it. You will then be able to dismantle the system and install a new one in metal frame.
How to install mortise lock ↑
As in most cases owners decide to install a mortise lock, a detailed look at the algorithm of installation:
- Apply contours to the face for a new lock. Thus it is necessary to leave a margin of 1-2 mm.
- The contours need to do a vertical slot. For this you will need an angle grinder or drill.
- Select the cutout. To do this, use a hammer along with a chisel.
- With a file will adjust the hole to the desired settings.
- Take a paper layout and mark the location of the mounts and hole for a lock.
- The hole is drilled with a drill of 0.6 mm. Only then can we make a thread.
- A thin and long drill is the hole for the lock. Inside the drilled holes across from each other.
When all steps above done, you can install the mechanism on the metal door. This is done with screws. Then checked how well the key works.
In the end you need a key hole to handle a file, bringing it to perfect condition. Only after that you can install decorative moulding.
The results ↑
As you can see, even set mortise lock under force to everyone. Just follow the instructions and use quality components. Also do not forget about correct dismantling and the choice of an appropriate mechanism.