Its very important to protect your home with good quality locks. You can either choose a cylinder rim lock or mortise deadlock to fit, as any of these can be locked from both sides. Here is an easy guide which will make it easy for you to fit a door lock. You can either watch the video below or read the method provided.

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Tools Required

You will need a Drill with bits, Ruler, Masking type, Pencil, Flat bit, Tape measure, Screwdriver, junior hacksaw, Mallet and Chisel for the fitting.

First step: Mark the position

Mark up the position on the door, then tape the paper template or any other template, to the door. Mark the lock body and screw hole positions.

Drilling

You will need a wide flat bit around 32mm to 1.25in. Secure the door in a moveable workbench and set the drill on a fast speed to reduce splintering. After drilling the hole check the cylinder, if its fits. Normally there should not be any problem. The hole must be well aligned with the cylinder edges.

Fitting the lock

Use a narrow drill bit to make the holes more suitable for screws. Fit the mounting plate to the inside of the door. Pass the cylinder through the door from the out side to get the edge of the measuring bar according to the manufacturer's instructions. Cut the bar to the right size with a hacksaw. In order to make the lock body fit neatly on the door, make sure to hold the casing in the spot and draw around the plate. Now cut a recess with a chisel and mallet to house the lock edges.

Finishing the job

Fit the lock together and fix all the screws on the back side of the door. Check with the key if the lock is working condition. If not you will need to may enlarge the cylinder hole. Now you will need to fit the staple on the door frame. Close you door and mark the point of the bolt on the door frame. Cut out a recess through the chisel and screw the staple to the frame. Check the lock by closing the door and opening it with key.

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