Tools needed for this job.
How to fit a locking bathroom door handle.
The process is simple given the right tools you should be able to install your new lock in around an hour or so.
Next fit the door lock in the hole and screw it into place.
In our how to guide we will show you how to install a bathroom lock onto a new door.
Measure the diameter of the holes currently cut out of your door so you can select a new door lock that fits those dimensions.
This video is about how to fit a door latch and door handle in an interior door.
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Screw the latch into the edge of the door using the wood screws provided with the hardware.
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However this all depends on whether you are replacing an existing handle or fitting it to a new door.
Take care to measure carefully as matching the size can be especially problematic in older homes.
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Before you learn how to change door locks measure the space where you ll install the replacement.
Put both halves of the doorknob or lever in place with the interior side facing you and the exterior side on the other side of the door particularly important if you re installing a locking lever or knob.
Fitting the door handle.
Drill two holes through where you made the marks.