Simple Procedures in Replacing Sliding Patio Door Locks

Glass doors will look great for your home together with all its functional benefits. The good news is that you don't have to worry about its security since sliding patio door locks are already available to keep your home secured. Many online stores now offer a lot of different lock types that will be suitable for your design preference for your home.

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However, these sliding patio door locks are not forever as they may also get broken after some time. This will require you to know how to replace them on your own especially if you want to save money from getting services.

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In getting replacement sliding patio door locks, manufacturers have already included step-by-step instructions on how to replace these locks on your door. But if you want to have an idea on how this is done, you may want to take note of the following steps to know if you will exert effort in doing this procedure.

First of all, you have to know the manufacturer of the lock that you had on your door. Your door may have specific requirement when it comes to door locks so it means that you have to know the model of the lock pre-installed on it.

After buying the replacement lock, you have to open the door until it's fully opened. This will give you enough space to remove the lock that you had on it. Typically, sliding patio door locks have two pieces bought together by screws. So in removing the screws, you need to support the exterior part when you have already removed the screws in order to avoid scratching your door. Remove the lock after unscrewing.

After removing, you now need to place the replacement lock on the door. You will just do the same procedure but in a reversed manner. Distinguish the interior and exterior parts of the locks to install them without any problems. Support the lock as you screw them together to tighten. Place the new door strike and move the door to line them properly. If the lock is still not lining up, you have to loosen the lock again then move the door until they latch properly. You can tighten them again after this procedure.

Overall, replacing sliding patio door locks is simple as noted by these steps. Remember to follow the instructions on the lock properly so you will not have any problems in installing them when your lock got broken.

Simple Procedures in Replacing Sliding Patio Door Locks

Replacing sliding patio door locks is simple with all the guides available online or through manufacturers' manual. You can log on to http://www.thepatioreview.com for more patio improvement ideas.

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Replacing Door Handles

How often do you consider door handles when you are remodeling your home? I bet the answer is not often. Few people consider this detail but the truth of the matter is there is so much potential waiting for your home with this very basic approach to home remodeling. Handles are every bit as detailed and ornate as other home hardware and furniture. You could easily get swamped in ideas there are so many designs to choose from. But matching a door handle to your current decor is probably the easiest approach.

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Start with a budget then research some styles. What can you afford? The prices ranges are pretty severe but you can find quality and style in any price range. However there is something to be said for the old adage you get what you pay for. Choosing handles from reputable companies is your best bet.

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Door handles are different than door knobs. Knobs twist, handles have levers that release a catch so that you can pull or push the door open. That is basically the only difference. Knobs are cheaper too. You might think of the front door of your home when referencing handles but there are many interior door handles as well. French doors make use of interior handles. These are the doors that open into another room and are usually made of glass. Then you have sliding doors. Sliding door handles don't rely on levers as much as sliding locks to hold them in place. These are usually found as door that lead to an outdoor area such as a patio. Another style that you might not have thought of is kitchen door handles. These fit on cabinets and drawers. Typically you replace these when you are refacing your cabinets.

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Marty West has been in the home improvement field since 1998. He is now a freelance writer for home improvement websites. If you are interested in learning more about door handles or if you want information on cabinet hardware for storage cabinets, follow the links provided and you will find all the information you need.

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Installing And Replacing Doors

Hanging a door can be a frustrating process the first time or two. Taking time to check for plumb/square/level throughout the project will prevent frustration and achieve good results.

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Removing an existing door

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Take the door off the hinges or tracks.

Remove the door casing (trim) on both sides.

With a reciprocating saw or mini-hacksaw, cut through nails holding the jambs.

If the door has a threshold plate, pry or cut it loose.

Framing a rough opening

On exterior and load-bearing walls you'll be removing a few existing wall studs that support the house. Therefore, the door's rough opening framing must take over the load.

In most cases, 2x4 or 2x6 lumber is used for side framing and two 2x10s (or larger) lumber makes up the header. Mark the outline of the doorway- 6" wider and 3" higher to accommodate framing. Make sure to remove any baseboard in the way.

Saw or chisel away the existing wallboard/plaster. Cut the existing wall studs in the new opening where the top of the framing header will be, or remove them completely if the header reaches the wall's top plate.

Remove the soleplate at the threshold. A reciprocating saw or hand saw is handy for this job. Cut two 2x4s (or 2x6) king studs to run the full length of the wall, or use an existing wall stud if possible.

Scab on trimmer studs to the king studs to support the header. Cut and fit the header on the trimmer studs and toenail the header to the king studs.

Installing door jambs

If you're putting in a prehung door, fitting the door into the jambs is already done for you. You just need to shim the jambs correctly into the frame. Whether you're installing each jamb separately, or installing a pre-hung door, getting the jambs in place is done basically the same way.

Shim the side jambs plumb/square with the opening and tack them in place. Test fit the header jamb and when it's square secure the side jambs.

NOTE: Place shims behind hinge and strike plate areas for secure fastening-especially exterior or locking doors.

Check for squareness again, shim if needed, and nail the header jamb in place.

Fitting the door

These are the extra steps needed if you don't have a prehung door. Compare the squareness of the jamb frame to the door. If it's not square or you're putting on an old door, it may be necessary to trim the door to fit.

TIP: Consider installing the door knob if it isn't already. It can help you control the door while test fitting and handling. (For more on that, check out our Door Knob Tips.)

When the door and the jamb frame are square to each other, adjust the gaps between the door and jambs-usually 1/16" at top, 1/8" on the knob side and up to 1/4" on the bottom. If installing carpet later, include that in bottom clearance.

Fit the door, block it with shims and check the gaps-plane the door if needed. When the door fits correctly, you're ready to mark the hinges.

Hanging a hinged door

Most doors have three hinges. A heavy or extra secure door may require more hinges. In this instance, we'll install the hinges to the jamb before fastening the hinges to the door. But some people screw them to the door first.

Mark and mortise the jamb hinges-usually 7" from the top of the upper hinge to the top of the door, and 11" from the bottom of the lower hinge to the bottom of the door. Center the middle hinge.

Locate the hinges to stick out slightly from the jamb so they won't "pinch" when opening/closing.Fasten the hinges to the jamb. Then fit the door and trace around the door hinge pieces (hinge leaf). Mortise out the door and fasten the hinges.

TIP: Don't completely tighten the screws to allow the hinges some "play" while getting the hinge pins in.

Tap the door pins in and test the door. If it opens/closes freely, you're ready to put on the door stop and latch hardware.

Shimming hinges

A newly hung door may bind or sag a bit, due to a jamb being out of plumb. Or accidentally making the hinge mortise too deep creates an uneven gap along the latch side of the door.

Both of these problems may easily be corrected by shimming a hinge or two with a cut piece of cardboard, thin flooring scrap, or in some cases a shim cut out to fit behind of the hinge.

Close the door and check the gaps. If the door sticks at the top hinge, shim the top hinge and snug the bottom hinge, and vise versa for a door sticking at the bottom hinge.

If the door sticks at the top knob-side corner, tighten the top hinge and shim the bottom hinge, and vise versa for a door sticking at the bottom knob-side corner.

Remove the hinge across from the gap you wish to close. Place the shim in the mortise and reattach the hinge over it. Note how much the door gap changed and shim other hinges accordingly if necessary. However, shimming out too thick will often make the shim visible.

Door knob tips

Do not try to install a door knob without an appropriately-sized hole saw. Go buy one-and a good quality chisel for mortising.

Most knobs and latch kits have instructions and a handy template to use, so we won't discuss actual installation here. In most cases, the knob and latch are located 3' from the bottom of the door.

With the knob on, locate the strike plate location by transposing the knob location measurements. A less conventional method is to "color" the knob latch point with pencil lead, turn the knob to retract the latch, position the door shut, and release the knob to mark the edge of the strike plate on the side jamb.

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