Make another mark 42 inches from the door s bottom and centered on the door s edge.
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Choose a position on the door for the lock.
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Remove the deadbolt from its packaging and take out the instruction sheet with the template for marking the holes on the door.
Expect to pay 80 to 300 per lock depending on quality and up to 200 more for professional installation.
Fold this template around the edge of the door at least 6 inches above.
Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.
Da01 sep 21 11 at 17 45 is this a typical residential steel door an industrial heavy steel door or an armored security door.
Measure 42 inches up from the bottom of the door on the inside and a distance from the door s edge equal to your lock s backset.
Install the deadbolt lock about 44 inches above the bottom of the door.
Many door locks however are diy friendly and come with installation instructions.
Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.
You ll have to adjust the position a bit if you have a combination storm door so as not to interfere with the storm doorknob or lock.
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