Installing Deadbolt Into Metal Door

Most commercial doors are 1 3 4 inches thick while most residential doors are 1 3 8 inches thick.

Installing deadbolt into metal door. Drill a hole in the face of the door using the 2 1 8 inch hole saw starting from your mark on the inside. Place the template so the center of the deadbolt will be 6 in. Choose a position on the door for the lock.

Attach the jig to the door and use the router bit with a drill to cut along the grooves of the jig. It is critical that you choose a peephole that is the right length to fit your door. Screw deadbolt mechanism to door with keyed cylinder on the outside and turn lever on inside.

If you purchased an installation kit use the supplied jig for marking the lockset faceplate and a router to cut into the door shown. I didn t have trouble installing a deadbolt lock with one of the doors because you could remove the strike plate on the latch with one of my locks but the other lock i bought you cannot remove the strike plate. How to install a deadbolt on a steel door step 1.

Measure the thickness of your door using a tape measure. I live in an apartment where the front door and its frame are both metal and hollow inside. When it comes to installing deadbolt locks in metal doors it s important to line up the holes exactly where they need to be before drilling.

Insert deadbolt into edge hole and mark its outline. Using the 1. An incorrectly sized unit may not be functional and will definitely detract from the door s aesthetic appeal.

The rest is just a matter of inserting and tightening. Drill the cylinder hole. Install the deadbolt lock about 44 inches above the bottom of the door.