A mortise lock is considered the most popular and common option for protecting a home. This type of lock has a high level of reliability; it is much safer than other types of products. Installing a mortise lock will not disrupt attractive design canvases. But such a mechanism is quite complicated to install.
How to install a mortise lock on a door
The lock received this name due to the fact that its entire base is completely located in the solid door leaf. This factor provides reliable protection and safety. In order to install the lock, the user should follow the following steps:
- Preparation - before installing the lock, the door must be firmly fixed in order to make accurate markings.
- Cutting a groove for the body of the product itself - the back part of the lock is applied to the end surface of the door and outlined with a pencil. Within the markings, channels are drilled using a drill. In order to level the inner surface you will need a chisel.
- Cutting a hole for the mechanism - you need to attach a lock to the door plate and mark the exact locations for drilling. The channels are drilled with a thin diametrical drill.
- Installing the response mechanism is the final stage of the work. The user should make grooves for the bolt locks. Marking should also be done here, but this must be done carefully. There are a lot of methods for applying it, but the simplest is considered to be chalk.
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It is worth noting that installing a mortise lock requires specific tools, skills and a certain amount of free time. If the consumer has all these features, then he will be able to independently replace the lock on the door. If the user wants to entrust this matter to professionals, then he should contact our company.
Our organization employs real specialists with extensive experience. Replacing and installing locks is one of the many services our company offers. In the process of work, only high-quality and modern materials. Installation of a mortise lock, the price of which will please every customer, is carried out in the shortest possible time. The craftsmen arrive at the specified address at a pre-agreed time. Behind additional information, it is suggested that you contact the company’s managers.
Installation of garage locks is a popular service provided by our company’s specialists. This procedure requires taking into account the type of locking device and the method in which the lock will be mounted. The installation of such structures should be carried out by a professional, since not only the comfort of use, but also the durability of the garage door will depend on the quality of work.
Typically, this service is required if the lock is worn out, difficult to open, or is obsolete, and therefore does not cope with its main function - saving the contents of the garage from intruders. Modern garage locks are burglar-resistant, which ensures the safety of your car and your peace of mind.
The locks used for garage doors are usually of a heavy construction. To protect them from sawing, the manufacturer provides durable steel as the main element. To prevent lock picking, which is carried out using master keys, inner part devices are filled with special mechanisms. Choosing a suitable lock can be quite difficult, but our employees will come to your aid in this matter.
Why is it better to contact us to install a garage door lock?
If you need to replace your garage lock because it's broken or you need an upgraded unit, contact us. An experienced technician will be able to select the correct mechanism, ensuring that the locking device perfectly matches the installation location. Garage doors will close securely modern mechanism, the size of which should ideally be similar to the old version. Our company is very large, we work not only in Moscow, but also in the Moscow region, installing locks.
A garage lock can break for the following reasons:
- 1) wear and tear of the device,
- 2) skewed garage doors,
- 3) unsuccessful discovery,
- 4) the owner’s choice of a modern, reliable mechanism.
High-tech locks are now being produced; they are quite complex to install, so entrust the selection and installation to professionals. High-quality installation will protect your property from intruders and theft.
The craftsmen on our staff are qualified specialists who can quickly install garage locks on doors of any design. Employees of our company have with them a large assortment of cheap and expensive locking devices, handles and other Supplies necessary during the lock replacement process. Your installation order will be completed as quickly as possible, since you don’t have to wait long to find the required parts (cylinders, etc.). We come to any point in Moscow and the region to install a lock on a garage door, the departure takes about 20 minutes.
Replacement costs may vary depending on several factors:
- the need to prepare the installation site (the new locking device does not always fit in size),
- type of mechanism (manufacturer, characteristics, quality),
- complexity of the order and the required speed.
High security locks have more at a high price than their less professional counterparts. However, we will be able to select a garage lock that will suit you in all respects. We guarantee optimal ratio prices and quality for garage door locks.
Our clients have access to inexpensive installation of a garage lock, since we are the largest company in the capital and region engaged in such activities. We value our reputation and want the customer to always be satisfied with the prices and services provided. Installing a lock on garage doors involves dismantling the old locking device and installing a new one. Nowadays, lever mechanisms are in demand, regardless of whether the installation of an overhead device or a mortise one is required.
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You can find out how much it will cost to replace the lock on your garage door either by phone using the contact number available on the website, or online through a special form. You can also order the services of specialists by phone; experienced consultants are at your service who will help you decide on the types of locks on garage doors, the specifics of the work of the craftsmen, the price and other nuances. Call us right now to order the service “installation of a door lock on a garage door” or write a message online on our website. We will quickly begin to fulfill your request.
Locks are usually classified according to installation method as follows:
- Mounted
- Invoices
- Mortise.
Easiest way to install a lock mounted type, then in terms of complexity - the invoice, but with a mortise lock you will have to tinker the longest. However, following the instructions and recommendations, it is possible to do this with your own hands, even on metal door.
Installation of padlocks
As stated earlier, installation padlock- most easy option. But just as it is easy to install, it is also easy to break into, so this type of lock is not recommended to be installed on the entrance metal door in houses, but to be used for locking sheds, utility rooms and other premises.
The whole point of installing padlocks is to install a metal eye in the frame (or wall) and the door leaf using screws or welding.
Installation of mortise locks
The set of tools required for this and the features of direct installation depend on which door (wooden or metal) you need to insert the lock into.
For installation in iron door you will need:
- Bulgarian
- Drill
- Screwdriver
- Chisel
- File.
To work with a wooden door, you will also need chisels and wood drills, and the grinder, chisel and file can be removed.
Installing a mortise lock on an iron door
Thus mortise lock install with your own hands in a metal door.
How to install a mortise lock on a wooden door
Installation of rim locks
To install an overhead locking device, you will need the same tools as for a mortise lock. A rim lock is installed on the door from the inside of the room. Such locks are often used for wooden doors. But if desired, they can also be installed on a metal door. The only difference is in the tools used: when installing in a metal door, metal tools are used, and metal pins are pre-installed in the fastening areas; For wooden ones, accordingly, woodworking tools are used.
The first stage is marking. It is necessary to mark the location of the lock cylinder on the door leaf.
Then, using a drill and a metal crown of the appropriate diameter, you need to do through hole for the cylinder. After this, you need to insert the cylinder and secure it, while checking the functionality of the mechanism. After that to door leaf you can screw on the rest of the lock according to the preliminary markings.
The next step is to attach the strike plate to the door frame. To do this, it is necessary to mark the place of contact of the crossbars and door frame, and then install the bar in this place. Check the lock again for serviceability and secure fastening. Thus, you can easily insert a padlock with your own hands into both a wooden and an iron door.
Installing a lock on a metal front door is not the easiest thing and requires a competent approach. Therefore, for those who are not confident in their abilities or have never encountered such work, it is better to call a professional. For those who want to do everything themselves, we recommend that you read our article.
Choosing a castle
Be patient before starting installation and choose the lock itself, which will serve faithfully for years. Finding a good castle is not so difficult now. It is important to know what exactly you want to purchase. In turn, we will help you make your choice and tell you about the main types of locks installed on entrance doors.
Now, taking into account technological progress, all locks that can be embedded in a metal door are divided into three groups - cylinder, lever and electronic.
All locks differ in class - locks of 3 and 4 reliability classes are considered the best, but locks of a lower class should be purchased for less significant doors. It is better not to purchase locks whose packaging does not indicate the security class.
The most common are cylinder locks, the design of which involves the presence of pins special form, and a key with corresponding holes for them. Locks of this type, intended for entrance doors, have a disc code mechanism. These discs and the key have comparable cutouts and grooves.
No matter how complex such a lock may be in terms of secrecy, it will not cause problems for burglars, since the lock cylinder can easily be knocked out with a strong blow. However, on locks high class Usually there is an armored tab that protects the mechanism from this method of hacking.
Lever locks are so named because of the levers - steel plates, which, when the lock is opened with a key, are arranged in the order specified by it. The more such plates in the mechanism and the more better quality material, from which they are made, the higher the class of the lock. These locks are also equipped with an armored insert, so they cannot be opened with a kick. However, you can select a master key for this type of lock.
Locksmiths advise purchasing and installing two locks on the front door different types for greater reliability.
Electronic locks, due to their ingenuity and relative newness on the market, are more expensive than the two previous types. Some locks can be opened using a magnetic card, some can be opened using a remote control, and some can be opened by typing a code on a keypad.
Particularly wealthy residents can afford the luxury of locks that recognize the owner by a pattern on the finger or retina.
Installing a lock on a metal door
If you need to install or reinstall a lock on a metal entrance door, you will need a screwdriver, electric drill, grinder, drills, metal screws, taps and files. In addition, you will need a carrying device that matches the power of the power tool, as well as safety glasses and dielectric gloves.
When choosing a lock, pay attention to the thickness metal sheet on your door. A lock that is too powerful can damage the door if the material thickness is less than 3-4mm.
It is best to embed a lock into a metal door. This way you will hide and protect the lock mechanism from harmful external influences. If the lock plate is installed on the end of the door, then you can install such a lock yourself. If the lock has increased reliability and is hidden in the door so that you can only see the crossbars at the end, it is better to trust the professionals. Believe me, such a lock is worth the additional expenses for the work of a master.
We will not consider rim locks in this case - they are too unreliable inner side doors for securing such locks, and appearance doors and hallway will be damaged.
Instructions for installing a door lock (video)
First, mark the place where the castle will be located. Best height for him from the floor level – 90-110cm. The markings should be carried out according to the dimensions of the lock.
Using two small drilled holes, mark the top and bottom boundaries of the lock mortise area.
Next, the grinder comes into play with cutting disc– she makes two cuts from top to bottom along the vertical marking lines. If the resulting hole is slightly smaller than required, cut off the excess and remove the burrs with a file.
Now you need to insert the lock and mark the location of the mounting screws. Holes are drilled for them and the thread is cut with a tap.
The diameter for the screws is made slightly smaller than necessary - usually this difference is 0.2 mm.
Now you need to attach the lock to the door on both sides and mark a place for the keyhole. This place is drilled and cut with a grinder.
Now the lock itself can be inserted into the door, secured with screws and checked for readiness for operation.
We attach the pads to the door, insert the key into the lock and mark the places where we will make holes for their fastening using self-tapping screws.
The door tabs are secured on both sides, and the lock itself is again checked for smooth operation. The key should turn easily and not get jammed by the pads.
Holes for crossbars must be marked with special attention. If the ends of the crossbars are lubricated with something coloring (paint, chalk), the door can be closed and the key turned all the way. The necessary contours and marks will remain on the opposite part of the door.
The holes for the crossbars are drilled with a drill and cut out with a grinder. The same applies to installing overlays.
Are there other lock options?
When purchasing doors with an already installed electronic lock, you will be spared the hassle of fiddling with installing the lock. All that remains is to come up with an electronic digital key.
As soon as you come up with a code, save it in your head. Now no one except you can open the lock, not even the master who installed the door and connected the lock.
True, if you are well versed in electronics and electromechanics, it will be even easier for you to install such a door yourself than a regular mortise lock.