Fitting A Lock To A Hollow Door

Fit the wedge into the bottom of the door as close to the wall as possible.
Fitting a lock to a hollow door. How to fit a door. In a solid wooden door it would be hollowed out for the lock body anyway with the outer frame of the door supporting the fixings so actually they are easier to fit as less hollowing out is needed. Mortice latch or tubular door latch showing the latch casing the catch and door handle spindle insert. In a hollow door the outer framework of the door is solid and will hold the fixing screws no problem.
Thank you for watching. When the door needs to be opened a door handle or sometimes a knob is turned which in turn is attached to the latch via a door bar or door spindle that runs through the latch. Place a wedge at the bottom of the door to keep it in place. Replacing a door in your home such as a cheap hollow core door is a fairly simple process with the right tools and a little know how.
Nonetheless doing it incorrectly can result in uneven gaps in the spaces around the. Shake the door a bit to make sure it is secure.