Deadbolt For Steel Door

Take off the lock and thumb turn assembly.

Deadbolt for steel door.

Long throw bolt see buying a deadbolt. Most moderately skilled amateurs can complete this task in about half an hour. Remove all screws that attach the existing deadbolt to the door. Then remove the deadbolt.

Then buy the correct tools for the door material. Any exterior door that only has a lock in the doorknob isn t secure. Steel doors are easy to drill into using a bimetal hole saw and an electric drill. The single cylinder deadbolt can be locked or unlocked by a key on the outside or the turn button on the inside.

Premier lock stainless steel grade 3 combo lock set with entry door knob and deadbolt 72 sc1 keys total 12 pack keyed alike model gr3ed03c 12 view the premier lock collection. Check all exterior doors. Find deadbolts at lowe s today. Determine whether your installation will be in a wood fiberglass or steel door.

Premier lock stainless steel grade 3 door lock single cylinder deadbolt with 12 sc1 keys 6 pack keyed alike model gr3db04c 6 view the premier lock collection. Home centers usually carry deadbolt installation kits with the right size bits. A secure entry starts with a solid door and a grade 1 or grade 2 deadbolt with a solid 1 in. Always defer to the manufacturer s installation instructions.

Installing a deadbolt lock on a steel door may sound intimidating but with the right tools it s a fairly simple task. Get free shipping on qualified steel door locks or buy online pick up in store today in the hardware department.