Only mortise locks are inserted into interior doors, since overhead locks will look somewhat bulky and too noticeable on one of their sides. This work is not at all difficult to do, especially for those people who have dealt with something like this at least once. In this article we will look at how to correctly select, install and adjust locks of this type.
Lock selection
The most common type of wooden lock interior door- cylinder mechanism with two round or L-shaped handles and a latch. They are made in several versions, for example, with or without a locking device. In the first case, it is possible to close the door on one side, thereby blocking its opening with the handle on the other side. That is, you can lock yourself in the bedroom and relax without fear that someone will enter the room and find you undressed. A lock without a locking device is installed only so that the door can be tightly closed with a latch, protecting it from drafts, odors from the kitchen or noise from other rooms.
The locking device does not have to be a mechanism with a key. There are also locks with regular locks. various forms built into the main handle, such as levers or buttons. Assortment of locks in stores building materials quite wide, so there shouldn’t be any problems with choosing.
The option with a cylinder and keys is, in fact, a simplified device for the front door lock. Such a lock can usually be unlocked from both sides without the fear of becoming a prisoner in your own office, as in cases where a lock with a lock is installed on the door. The tongue in such doors is activated when you press the handle. If the door serves as a simple barrier from drafts, and does not serve as a fence for personal space (with a locking device), then it is better to choose a lock with a plastic latch. It makes less noise, which is very annoying at night when family “night owls” open and close the door.
If you look at it, then different options devices are placed on the doors of rooms with a specific function:
- Locks with key cylinders on both sides are suitable for offices;
- for bedrooms, toilets, baths and showers - devices with interlocks from the inside;
- for children's rooms ideal option are newfangled and expensive magnetic locks;
- for kitchens, living rooms and utility rooms You can limit yourself to ordinary locks with handles and a latch.
But in any case, all devices must be mortise. When choosing, you must make sure that the interior fabrics in your home have the appropriate thickness for the selected fittings. Standard doors usually have unequal leaf thickness: some are at least 35 mm, others are 45 mm. They need appropriate fittings to avoid the lock being as thick as the door.
In addition, when choosing fittings, you need to pay attention to the overall interior of the home and rooms in particular. The door array also has great value. For example, it is impossible to install locking devices designed for a door weighing 40 kg onto a door leaf weighing 70 kg. It would be a bad idea to embed a lock with miniature handles and a weak return spring into a canvas that has huge dimensions.
As for the magnetic lock mentioned above, such a device has a movable positively charged core (bolt) inside, which begins to operate only when the door is closed. In this position, it finds itself opposite a negatively charged magnetic strip installed on the door hatch. The bolt is attracted by the bar and securely fixes the door in the closed position. To open the door, you need to turn the handle, which disconnects (unlocks) the magnets. After opening the door, the crossbar is no longer affected by the force of interaction between magnets of different polarities, so it returns to its place. The completely silent device is gaining popularity, which so far has only been held back by quite a bit. high price on this type of construction.
There are also special locking devices for sliding interior doors. They cut into the canvas, have the same rotary handles and a bar on the box. The main difference between such devices is their hook-shaped latch, which is why this lock is called “harpoon”.
Preparation
It doesn’t matter which lock was chosen for a particular interior door, preparation for installation is not much different from its type. You can give some advice: if you plan to install locks on all the interior doors of an apartment or house, then it is best to do this on door leaves that have been removed from their hinges. Any professional will tell you this. If you decide to install a locking device in only one door, and removing it from its hinges presents certain difficulties, then it is better to mount the lock in the “standing” position.
Before approaching the door with the tool, you need to carefully examine the purchased model of the locking mechanism, once again check the presence of all the necessary parts and fasteners with the description of the equipment, fully read the instructions and understand the installation diagram of the device. All this must be included with the product.
Armed with knowledge and making sure that the kit is complete, you should decide at what height you will need to install the device. Typically, locks are installed at a height of 100 to 150 cm from the floor surface. Having chosen the height, you can make a preliminary mark on the canvas and think about the tool that will be needed to insert the existing lock.
Required Tools
Let's consider the option of inserting the simple device with two handles and a latch.
To work you will need:
- chisel;
- electric drill with drills;
- 22 mm feather drill;
- wood cutter with a diameter of 50 mm;
- set of screwdrivers;
- hammer;
- measuring instruments (ruler, square, tape measure);
- washable marker or pencil.
An electric drill is needed not only for drilling holes for fasteners, it is also useful for working with a feather drill and a cutter. You will need to drill a hole for the lock with a feather drill, and with a milling cutter you will need to drill recesses for the decorative overlays of the handles. Of course, it is more accurate to carry out such work with a special tool - a milling cutter, which is designed specifically for such cuts in wood, but due to its high cost, it is more often used by professionals who earn their living from carpentry.
Making a groove
When installing the lock, it will be necessary to make grooves for the latch support plate on the end side of the door leaf to a depth of 3-5 mm (depending on the model), as well as for the back strip on the door block.
This is done with your own hands using a chisel and a hammer using the following technology:
- the planks are applied to their future location and outlined around the perimeter with a pencil or thin marker;
- According to the marked dimensions, the platform is carefully cut out to a shallow depth with a chisel and hammer;
- Then the work needs to be continued, monitoring the depth - it should be strictly according to the thickness of the plates, since neither excess depth nor too shallow a groove is desirable;
- Having cut out the grooves, they are cleaned of irregularities and debris.
In case of excessive penetration, you will have to eliminate the error with a layer of plastic or other material, which, of course, will not improve the operational reliability of the device.
Device installation
Before embedding the lock, you need to make markings. All insertion operations, starting with marking, are easy to carry out yourself. Typically, such fittings are installed right in the middle of the door leaf at one edge. Therefore, a small line using a tape measure marks the middle of the canvas (for standard door from its bottom it will be a distance of 95 cm or so in any direction). Then, from the edge of the canvas at which the lock will be embedded, use a square to mark 6 cm until it intersects with the previous mark.
A noticeable dot is placed at the intersection of the two marks. It is this point that will be the center through which the axis of the handles and the lock will pass if the lock needs to be assembled with a lock. There will also be a center for drilling a recess for decorating the handles.
- Using the same square, we transfer the central point to the side of the door, right in the middle of the thickness of the leaf. Here will be the center of the cylindrical body of the lock (latch, tongue).
- Now you need to take a feather drill, insert it into an electric drill and drill a hole for the lock body. In this case, you should maintain a strict perpendicular position of the drill axis in relation to the sidewall of the door leaf. The hole depth is about 35 mm.
- It is necessary to replace the feather drill in the drill with a milling cutter. This tool drills a hole for the handles. Here, too, you need to carefully monitor the position of the tool so that it is perpendicular to the door in both the horizontal and vertical planes. In addition, it is impossible to allow through drilling of the door on one side. The cutter has a sharp tip protruding along the axis, similar to the feather of the previous drill, so it will serve as a guide for finishing the work. When this tip drills the opposite side of the blade, then move with the cutter to the other side and drill a hole from there to avoid damage to the blade at the point where the cutter exits.
- The next step is to use a feather drill to adjust the size of the exit hole for the latch. It should be within 23 mm (our drill was 22 mm). To do this, you simply need to adjust the hole to size by inserting and fitting the lock cylinder to the hole.
- After this, it is necessary to clean the resulting two holes, connecting to each other perpendicularly along the axes, from dust, sawdust and burrs.
- We insert the lock cylinder into the corresponding hole and make a groove for its support plate using a chisel and hammer in the manner described above. When the seat for the latch is ready, install it in place, drill holes for fastening screws and use them to secure the lock to the door.
- Now you can, by inserting one of the handles into the hole in the lock, mark the exact location of the strike plate. To do this, the tongue is covered with some dye and, holding the tongue in the recessed position with the handle, close the door completely. After making sure that the door is closed tightly, you need to release the handle, the latch will rest against door block and makes a mark. And already from this mark you can calculate the installation location of the striker. Make a sample for it with a chisel and hammer, as described above. Upon completion of the groove, install the bar in place and secure it with self-tapping screws.
Installation door locks using a plunge router is much better and easier. TO milling machine In addition, various templates are included to work with many known types of locks. With the help of the carriage and these templates, all the work on installing not only various accessories, but also correct installation the door itself.
Assembly and adjustment
All that remains is to finally assemble the lock, adjust its operation if necessary, and finally secure all the fasteners. It’s worth noting right away that you don’t need to be too zealous with fasteners, especially in those locks where parts of the device are fastened together from different sides of the blade. Tightening the screws too hard may deform the body and make it difficult to operate. locking mechanism, up to jamming.
Since the latch is already in place in the right place, then you need to insert the handles. The first step is to install the handle with mounting screws, which must be unscrewed before installation. After this, the handle is inserted with its square axis into the hole in the lock and into its own hole in the blade until it stops.
Standard locks that are installed on interior doors often need to be replaced for various reasons. In addition, the finished canvas can be sold without a locking mechanism. Installing a door lock is a rather complicated operation that requires an understanding of the design of the device and knowledge of the nuances of its operation. The main factor determining installation features, is a type of locking mechanism.
Design features are the main factor by which all locking devices used in interior walls are classified. Let's look at the most popular devices installed in interior doors.
Requires precision, but the mechanism is reliable and durable
Latch (regular). This type of locking device is the most widespread. Conventional latches are used everywhere in interior walls. Installing a lock on an interior door in this case is not difficult, which often attracts buyers. The peculiarity of this device is that its design includes a cylinder and a locking tongue controlled by a special mechanism. Most often, such locks are sold complete with a handle. Thus, in order to avoid mistakes during the installation process, it is necessary to study the instructions, which will answer the question of how to insert the handle into an interior door.
Latch with lock. The mechanisms that belong to this group are an improved modification of the previous type of locking devices. Their design has one more element - a latch. Its function is to hold the lock closed. Such products are ideal for interior doors.
Useful information! Today you can find two types of latches equipped with a lock: push-button and lever. For use at home, it is recommended to pay attention to the second option.
Mortise mechanism. It is the second most popular among interior door locks. Installation into the canvas requires precision and care. Mortise devices are reliable and have a long service life. They are most often used for doors in personal accounts and bedrooms. Unlike the previous type, these devices are opened using a key.
There are two types of mortise mechanisms. The first option provides the ability to unlock the door from both sides (key-key). In the second case, a combination is used that consists of a key and a turntable. In this situation, a separate insertion of the handle into the interior door is required. How to perform this operation? There are special step-by-step instructions for this.
Padlock. From an installation point of view, this option is the most acceptable. However, overhead devices do not meet modern safety standards. They can be easily damaged by mechanical action.
Magnetic lock. The cost of such devices is higher than the price of standard types of locking mechanisms. Their main advantage is quiet operation. That is why they are most often mounted on interior doors, which are intended for bedrooms and children's rooms. It is quite difficult to fit a lock into an interior door on your own. The cost of installing magnetic mechanisms depends on their design features and the type of door.
Level device. Such devices can provide good protection premises. They are opened with a key and are used not only for interior, but also for entrance panels.
Installing a door lock: flat and round devices
Most often, interior doors are equipped with locks that are most suitable for use in such conditions. These include flat and round mechanisms, which differ from each other in the shape of the case.
Flat interior locking devices are expensive. Their self installation accompanied by certain difficulties due to the design. However, such devices have one serious advantage: they provide a high degree of protection against intrusion by unauthorized persons.
One thing worth noting important feature flat mechanisms: their installation weakens the door and frame. Before embedding a lock into a wooden door, it is necessary to determine its compatibility with the door leaf. Experts recommend installing flat products in existing doors. Canvases made from MDF are not suitable for installing full-fledged flat mechanisms. As a rule, shortened versions of devices are embedded in them.
Useful information! When installing a flat mechanism in a door made of MDF, it is necessary to take into account that the thickness of the tongues should not be more than 15 mm. And also in this case, the restriction also applies to the end plate of the locking device. Its width should not exceed 24 mm.
Round locking mechanisms are the best option for installation at home. Therefore, they are most often found in interior doors. You do not need to have special skills to install a lock on a wooden door. The main advantage of such devices is their compatibility with any type of fabric. Most often, two types of handles are used for such mechanisms: halyard and knob. The second type of product is considered the most suitable. Knob handles are recommended for installation at home, as they are reliable and convenient.
Installing a door lock on interior doors: necessary tools
In order to independently install the locking mechanism, you need to prepare the appropriate tools. Installation of such devices does not require large quantity devices and accessories. The minimum set includes the following elements:
- pencil (for marking);
- measuring tape;
- drill;
- screwdriver;
- construction knife;
- chisels (10 and 20 mm);
- set of drills;
- masking tape.
Before starting installation, it is recommended to study the step-by-step instructions that will help you figure out how to install a lock on an interior door. It is worth noting that currently on sale you can find special kits that are used to insert locking mechanisms into panels made of various materials.
Kits for inserting locking devices, as a rule, include a feather drill with a cross-sectional index of 22 mm. This part is not suitable for organizing a hole for a latch. In this case, it is recommended to use a chisel.
Inserting a lock into an interior door: preparatory stage
End result self-installation The locking mechanism depends on many factors. First of all, the degree of installation complexity is influenced by the type of door and the design of the lock itself. Experts advise drawing up a preliminary drawing of the device. It should contain information about the location of future holes required for fastening elements, handles, etc.
Pay attention! If the old mechanism is being replaced with a new one, then it is recommended to study the instructions, which will allow you to understand the interior door with a handle.
The more detailed the drawing was drawn up, the less likely it is to make certain installation errors. Before starting installation, it is necessary to prepare the door for installation. The preparatory stage includes marking the canvas. This is the method that will allow you to correctly insert the lock into the interior door.
First of all, you need to determine the height of the lock above the floor. The standard value at which the locking mechanisms of interior doors are located is 1 m. If desired, you can reduce or increase the distance from the floor by 10 cm. The price of installing a lock on an interior door ranges from 1000 to 2500 rubles. The final cost depends on the type of lock and the nature of the work. Repair of locking mechanisms can cost approximately 1,500 rubles.
After determining the desired height of the device, it is necessary to seal the place where installation will be carried out with masking tape. Most often, a ready-made template is sold complete with locking mechanisms, which allows you to make precise markings for a specific model. It must be applied to the end and flat surface of the door.
How to insert a lock into an interior door: markings without a stencil
You can mark all the necessary points at which holes will be made for installing fasteners without using a template. To do this, there are instructions that you need to pay attention to. Marking is done using a pencil or chalk.
First of all, you need to measure a distance of 1 m from the floor. A horizontal mark is made at the desired point. Next you need to draw a vertical line. The intersection point of the two lines is the center of installation of the locking mechanism. The preparatory stage of inserting a lock into an interior door with your own hands requires special care. After marking the place where the locking device will be located, the points corresponding to the holes of the latch (on the end surface) and the door handle are determined.
Then you need to attach the body of the locking mechanism to the lines and mark the bottom edge of the device. Next you need to separate the planks. The distance in this case corresponds to the thickness of the lock. After wiring, marking of two parallel lines, which should be located perpendicular to horizontal lines at a distance of 5 cm.
Pay attention! The accuracy of the measurements affects the correct installation of the lock and handle in the interior door. Errors in markings lead to various problems that interfere with the normal operation of the locking device. The lock is installed on the end side of the door leaf. In this case, it is necessary to clearly outline the central point.
How to embed a lock into a wooden door: organizing holes for the handle and lock mechanism
The next stage, which follows the marking of the door leaf, involves making holes for the handle and the locking mechanism. This process is also divided into several stages.
First you need to prepare the tool that will be used to make the holes. The easiest way to do this work is with a screwdriver and a special attachment (wood bit). The hole for the locking mechanism is made on the flat surface of the door leaf. Moreover, you should first make a recess on the outside, and then on the inside. This procedure will prevent damage to the electronic screwdriver.
The crown is used to create holes for the core and handle. The locking mechanism is installed on the door using another attachment - a feather drill. It is used to make a hole for the latch on the end side of the blade. It is important to remember that the drill must be immersed into the wood at a right angle.
Then you need to take out the tool and use a construction knife to remove the outer layer of wood in accordance with the marked lines. After this, you need to use a chisel to create a groove for the crossbar. Its depth should not exceed the width of the crossbar frame. At the end, the latch is installed and secured using self-tapping screws.
Inserting a lock into an interior door: cutter for installation
The simplest way to install the locking mechanism involves the use of a milling device. The milling cutter is vertical machine, which is small in size and quite easy to handle. In order to install the lock in interior fabric using a milling device, you must first remove the door from its hinges and place it perpendicular to the floor (on its side).
Next, you will need to take measurements and set marks corresponding to the location of the mechanism tongue. The next step in installing a lock on an interior door with your own hands is to transfer the device parameters to the canvas. To do this, you need to place the lock on the surface of the door and trace its body with a pencil.
Pay attention! In order to eliminate the possibility of making mistakes, it is recommended to study video materials that will help answer the question of how to embed a lock into an interior door. Videos and photos allow you to study all the nuances of the process in more detail.
Then you need to draw straight lines on the side of the canvas. After this, using the machine you need to make a recess for the lock. The next step involves changing the nozzle to milling machine and making a socket for the lock body. Exact execution of these instructions helps to correctly organize the opening for the locking mechanism. To check correct operation, you need to check the device with the place prepared for it.
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How to install a lock on an interior door without using a cutter? The seat for the locking mechanism can be prepared without the use of special electrical equipment. For this work, ordinary hand tools. It is important to remember that this method is not suitable in all cases. For example, installing a lock with a latch is impossible without the use of milling equipment.
Installing a locking mechanism with a cylinder: step-by-step instructions
Mechanisms that include a core (larva) are used in cases where the leaf is already equipped with a door handle. Such locking devices have rectangular shape. The design features of these devices influence the degree of complexity of their installation. A person who does not have special skills in this area is recommended to study the installation instructions very carefully.
In this case, installing a door handle on the interior door is not required. This simplifies the workflow somewhat. First of all, to install the locking mechanism with the cylinder, you need to select the location of the device. It can be positioned above or below the handle.
Once the installation location has been selected, you must strictly follow the installation instructions. First, you need to make markings; to do this, draw a center line at the end of the canvas. Next, the standard procedure is carried out, which consists of transferring the outlines. After this, you need to make holes on the center line that have a small distance from each other. Using a drill, excess blade material is removed (between the holes). The result should be a socket for the locking mechanism.
The most suitable area for installing the device is under the door handle. Installation on an interior door can be done using hand-held devices. The next stage of installation is the insertion of the mechanism with the cylinder into the opening that was made earlier. The device is fixed using self-tapping screws.
Then you need to mark the perimeter of the locking plate. A construction knife is suitable for this job. Using a chisel, excess material is removed. The hole for the plate must exactly match its dimensions.
Pay attention! If you plan not only to install a locking device, but also to install a door handle, you must read the instructions for replacing it.
After marking and selecting the lock plate, you should attach the locking device to the surface of the leaf and transfer the contours of the cylinder to the door. It is important to remember that this operation is performed both on the outside and on the inside of the door. Using a drill you need to make a hole for the secretion (larva). For free location mechanism inside the recess, it is recommended to make it slightly wider than the dimensions of the secret.
On last stage The mechanism is installed in a socket prepared in advance for it. The locking device is fixed using self-tapping screws. After installation, you need to check the correct operation of the device. Finally, you can decorate the surface of the door at the place where the lock is installed with special linings, which are secured with self-tapping screws.
How to embed a lock into an interior door: installing the counter part
In order for the door to be locked, it is necessary to install a strike plate on the door frame with a hole for the lock tongue. Installation of this element is quite simple.
The price of inserting a lock into an interior door depends on the type of mechanism. In any case, self-installation allows you to save money. The first step is to mark the area in which the striker will be located. This area must correspond to the latch parameters of the locking device. To do this you need to close door leaf and draw two lines on the pan, indicating the boundaries of the latch. It is also recommended to measure the distance between upper limit latch and the angle of the door leaf. The obtained parameters should be transferred to the doorway.
Before starting work, you should check the accuracy of the installation of a door handle with a latch or other type of locking mechanism. The device must be level. Otherwise, there may be problems with opening and closing the door leaf.
Useful information! As an alternative to mechanisms that have a standard latch, you can purchase a magnetic lock. It is characterized by operational reliability and noiselessness. Installing a magnetic lock on an interior door has its own characteristics, but if you follow the instructions, it can be done by a beginner.
After marking the area corresponding to the latch, you need to attach the striker to the door frame. There is one important rule, which will help to carry out competent installation of the response element. If the part will be recessed in the material of the boat, then in this case you need to outline its outline both on the inside and on the outside. In turn, if the striker will be located directly on the surface, then you should limit yourself to marking the internal contour.
After marking the striker plate, you need to make holes for the tongue and fasteners (screws). After this, you can begin installing the strike plate. At the end of the work, you need to close the door and check the size of the gap. If necessary, excess play can be eliminated very simply. All you need to do is bend the lock tongue on the strike plate.
How to disassemble the door handle of a round type interior door
The method of dismantling round door handles for interior panels may differ depending on the design features of the fittings. The most convenient are products that have two tightening screws. In this case, it is easiest to dismantle it yourself. To do this, you need to unscrew the fixing elements and remove the mechanism.
However, there are situations that require great effort. Mechanisms that are more complex from a constructive point of view are dismantled in several stages. Quite often found on modern interior doors. round parts, equipped with a button and various decorative elements. The function of such covers is to hide the mounting screws. How to remove the handle from the interior door in this case?
In order to dismantle the handle with the button and decorative overlays, it is first necessary to remove the outer part of the mechanism, which is attached using a special button. Next, you need to eliminate the linings that hide the retaining elements.
Pay attention! It is important to know that the buttons that help secure the outer part of the mechanism can also have a different design.
If the handle is damaged, it can be repaired. How to repair an interior door handle? First of all, you need to find out the nature of the damage. Based on this information, the necessary instructions are selected and the mechanism is rehabilitated. It is recommended that before dismantling the old handle, you determine its type and study the design features. To eliminate the round handle mechanism, experts advise reading the more detailed instructions.
How to disassemble the handle of a push-type interior door
Lever handles for interior paintings are a more common option for fittings. They are found everywhere and are easy to install and operate. The design of pressure products includes two main elements (external and internal), which are attached to the central rod.
The operating principle of the lever handles is based on simple mechanism. Such fittings have a latch, which is located in the recess of the strike plate when the door is closed. In order to open the door leaf, you need to press the lever on either side of the door. Dismantling such mechanisms also includes several stages, as in the case of round analogues. How to disassemble the door handle of a push-type interior door?
In order to remove such a piece of hardware, you must follow the instructions. Such work can be done by any person who does not have special knowledge. First of all, you need to unscrew the screws, the function of which is to fix the decorative trim. This will allow access to the axial element. In such fittings it has four sides. On the Internet you can find a lot of materials that can answer the question of how to remove the handle from an interior door. Video and photographic materials allow for quick and competent dismantling of this element of fittings.
The next step is to remove the remaining part of the handle. After this, you can begin to dismantle the lining on the other side of the door leaf. The second fragment must be removed in the same way as the first. In this way, the push handle used in interior doors is dismantled.
How to remove the door handle of an interior door (round with a button): detailed instructions
To dismantle such a round door handle, you first need to find the button. It is located on the inside. In some cases the button is below the level of the hole. It is worth noting that access to this element sometimes requires twisting the fittings. How to remove the round door handle of an interior door? The main thing you need to do at the initial stage is to gain access to the button. After this, you should press it with any suitable object, for example, a screwdriver. Then you can proceed directly to removing the door handle mechanism.
Pay attention! In some cases, it takes a lot of force to press the button.
Then the decorative element should be dismantled. Anyone will be suitable for this task. metal element, having a small thickness, for example, a knife or a construction ruler. Using such an object you need to pry the cover and remove it. It is worth noting that some decorative elements have a special recess that is used for quick removal.
In order to answer the question of how to disassemble the round handle of an interior door, it is recommended to study video materials on this topic. After removing the cover, access to the locking elements opens. They need to be unscrewed. This is how the round handle with the button is dismantled.
How to install a handle on an interior door: push model
First of all, before installing the push handle on the interior door, you need to determine the size of the internal hole. To do this, you will need to lean the locking mechanism against the end surface of the blade. It is very important that decorative strip And lateral surface the doors were in the same plane. Next, you need to transfer the outline of the product to the surface using a pencil. After this, all that remains is to connect the lines at the end using a construction corner.
When installing a handle on an interior door with your own hands, do not forget that the hole is made with a special drill called a chisel drill. The recess is made using a chisel and a regular hammer. In turn, the area in which the front cover will be located is organized by using a chisel.
In order to answer the question of how to install a handle on an interior door, you need to carefully watch video materials on this topic. It is important to understand that installation features depend on the door material, as well as the type of handle and set of tools.
At the next stage of installation of the pressure product, the zone is marked in which a square will be installed for the door handles and the locking mechanism well. Next, you need to use a drill and make holes for the retaining elements. Recesses are arranged on both sides of the canvas.
After making the holes, you need to clean them from sawdust and dust. Then the locking device is installed in the canvas. The mechanism is fixed using a lining and self-tapping screws. Next, handles are installed on the squares, and self-tapping screws are used to secure them.
After this, for an interior door with a latch, you need to mount a decorative ring. There are special flange holes for this purpose.
The final stage of installation, as in previous cases, involves installing the strike plate on door frame. It is worth remembering that it is installed only after making a hole for the tongue and screws.
Installing a handle on an interior door: features of installing round devices
The technology for installing round door handles (knobs) differs from the process of installing push products. This is due to design features similar accessories. The handle can be installed either on a removed or on a hung panel. The second option is more acceptable, as it simplifies the marking of the strike plate on the door frame.
Pay attention! Most often, installing handles is necessary if the old mechanism fails. It is worth noting that some problems are quite easy to fix yourself. The method of repairing an interior door handle depends on the nature of the damage. If the device cannot be restored, it is replaced.
The height of the round handle is selected depending on the individual preferences of the owners. The standard distance from the floor to the device is 90-110 cm. It is also important to remember that the installation of a new mechanism must be done with the utmost care if the blade is classified as frame type. This is due to the fact that it is quite easy to damage.
How to put a handle on an interior door? To install a door handle of this type, you must first make the markings correctly. After this you need to arrange two holes. The first is drilled at the end (for the latch), and the second is drilled on the blade (for the rotary handle). The organization of holes on the canvas for the handle is carried out in several stages. The first thing you need to do is through hole. For this purpose, a special attachment is used - a crown. In turn, for subsequent installation of the latch, a feather-type drill is used.
After organizing all the necessary holes, you can begin installing the handle on the interior door. However, first you need to fix the latch using self-tapping screws. To attach a round product, you need to disassemble its upper part and remove the decorative ring.
Both parts of the handle have special holes for screws. These elements are applied to the outside and inside of the door and fixed to each other. Next, you need to install the decorative ring, after which you need to press the handle until a characteristic click appears, which signals the completion of installation.
Thus, installing a handle on the interior canvas is not a very difficult undertaking. You need to remember that the installation process is influenced by factors such as door material, type of lock, and type of handles. If necessary, you can always use the services of a qualified specialist who will carry out the installation competently and in the shortest possible time.
If a lock is mandatory on entrance doors, then interior doors, as a rule, are not equipped with locks. However, quite often there is a need to provide one or another premises “ increased level privacy”, and in this case there is no way to do without a lock.
Of course, you can call “specially trained people” and ask them to install a lock on the interior doors, but why spend extra money when you can do such work yourself. Let’s not lie, this task is not so simple, but nevertheless quite feasible. So, we cut the lock into the interior doors with our own hands.
Different models of locks: main features
There are several types of locks for interior doors.
First of all, they differ in the location of the keyhole. The most popular are locks with a hole located under the handle, and with a hole located directly on it (such locks are called nobs).
The simplest lock for self-mortise
There are also systems without a lock, but with a latch, which allow you to lock the door on only one side.
The easiest ones to install on your own are knob locks.
In addition, locks may differ in the way the tongue is secured. And although the fixing option does not affect the insertion technology, we nevertheless list the main ones:
- Roller - operates due to rollers and springs;
- False - a reed mechanism that secures the latch;
- Magnetic - the tongue attracts a magnet, and the spring blocks its movement.
Features of inserting locks into doors made of different materials
The technology for inserting a lock depends not only on its design, but also on the material from which the door is made.
The simplest, one might say “classical” technology is used when installing a lock on a door made of solid wood. In this case, it is enough to simply make all the corresponding recesses and holes, without particularly worrying about the various nuances.
The location of the lock when installing it in a wooden door does not matter.
When inserting a lock into an MDF door, be sure to take into account that such doors are hollow inside, and a special additional block for insertion is located at a height of exactly 1 meter from the floor. If you try to make a hole for the lock higher or lower, you will simply ruin the door leaf. Otherwise, the technology for inserting a lock into an MDF door does not differ from the “classic” one.
Install a mortise lock in metal doors or doors from PVC profile It's unlikely to be possible on your own. This work requires certain skills and special tools, so it is better to entrust the solution of such problems to professionals.
Required Tools
In addition to the “standard” set of tools for working with wood, you will also need a set of crowns for cutting round holes in the wood. Without them, installing a lock on the door will be, if not impossible, then very problematic.
Using crowns you can make holes of various diameters
In addition to piers (as circular crowns are called), you will need the following tools:
- drill or screwdriver with drilling function;
- hammer;
- chisel;
- screwdriver;
- roulette;
- pencil.
To conclude this section, I would like to say that there is a special tool for cutting locks, called a milling cutter. Of course, it doesn’t make sense to buy it to install one, two or even five locks, but if suddenly one of your friends happens to have such a device, then it will significantly facilitate the work of installing a lock. We will not focus on the technology of working with a milling cutter, but we suggest you simply watch a short video that clearly demonstrates the operation of this tool.
Video: inserting a lock using a router
Knob lock insertion technology
As already mentioned, the simplest technology is to insert a nob lock into an interior door, that is, a lock in which the keyhole is located directly on the door handle.
Knob lock standard equipment
Using the same technology, you can install a lock with a one-way latch.
The first step is to determine the location of the future castle. To do this, go to the door and “pull” the imaginary handle. Exactly the place to which your hand will reach will be optimal for installation.
If you follow the standard location of the door handle, then it must be placed at a height of one meter from the floor.
Having determined the height of the lock, it is necessary to make precise markings. To do this, measure the distance from the lining in which the lock tongue is located to the center of the hole into which it will subsequently be inserted. swivel mechanism. It is this distance that needs to be measured from the edge of the door leaf at the height you choose.
Now you need to choose a crown of suitable diameter. It should be smaller than the decorative trim under the handle, but at the same time large enough for the lock mechanism to fit into the resulting hole without effort.
There are special sets of crowns designed specifically for inserting locks - nobs. They include only two nozzles of just the diameter you need.
Now we drill a through hole in the door with the selected crown and the first stage of work on inserting the lock can be considered complete.
Drilling a hole with a core bit
The crown is removed along with unnecessary wood
All that remains is to drill a hole in the end of the door into which the locking mechanism will fit. When selecting a crown, follow the same rules as in the first case.
Please note that if, when drilling the first hole, a slight discrepancy in height with the markings made is not critical, then the second hole must be drilled exactly at the level that coincides with the center of the first. Otherwise, you simply will not be able to assemble the castle.
The end hole is drilled at the level of the center of the first
When both holes are ready, all that remains is to make a small recess in the end of the door into which the decorative trim will lie. To do this, attach the overlay to its location, outline it with a pencil and, using a small chisel, “select” a layer of wood that is equal to the thickness of the overlay.
Marking for the recess for the end plate
Now all that remains is to assemble the castle.
First, insert a part of the lock with a locking tongue into the hole in the end of the door. After this, insert the lock core with one of the handles into the socket, which should be in the center of the first hole.
Lock assembly
We put a second handle on the protruding part of the core on the other side of the door.
When assembling the lock, make sure that the handle with the stopper is on the correct side of the door.
If the lock works, all that remains is to fasten the entire structure using the included screws and self-tapping screws.
After checking, the lock is secured with screws and self-tapping screws
How to embed a lock with a hole under the handle
The insertion of a “classic” lock with a keyhole located under the handle differs from the installation of a knob lock only in the size of the end hole. It must be significantly larger to accommodate the entire lock mechanism.
It is most convenient to make such holes with a router, but if you don’t have one, you can easily get by with a “handy tool.”
Making an end hole with a router
At the selected height, attach the outer lock lining to the end of the door and trace its outline with a pencil. Now select a crown whose diameter will be slightly smaller than the width of the drawn outline. Next, you need to “drill out” the space needed to insert the lock mechanism. To do this, first make several adjacent holes to a depth equal to the width of the locking mechanism, after which the remaining wood at the intersection of the holes is removed using a chisel.
If you don't have a crown, you can use regular drill on large diameter wood.
When the main end recess is ready, the lock mechanism is inserted into it so that the rotating core rests against the end of the door.
A mark is made at this point and a straight line is drawn through it using a square.
On the resulting segment from the edge of the door, measure a distance equal to the distance from the outer edge of the mechanism to the center of the core. It is at this point that the second hole is drilled using a crown.
When both holes are ready, all that remains is to assemble the lock in accordance with the instructions included with it.
Video: inserting a lock into an interior door
In conclusion, we bring to your attention a short story about inserting a lock into an interior door. We hope this video will help you finally understand all the intricacies and nuances of this technology.
If everyone is present necessary tools fitting a lock into an interior door is not as complicated as it might seem at first glance. But if you are not confident in your abilities, we recommend that you practice on an old door and only then proceed with the “finish” insertion. Good luck with your renovation!
Along with high decorative properties, the interior door performs an important function - protective. Therefore, installing a lock on an interior door from the manufacturer is carried out when it is necessary to prevent unauthorized people from accessing an important area. This activity can be done with your own hands, but first you need to decide on the type of lock. The features of its installation will depend on the functionality and design features of the fittings.
What types of locks are there?
Depending on the type of construction, there are the following types locks:
In addition to classification according to the shape of the lock, you can divide the types of fittings according to the type of locking mechanism:
- latches with a locking element;
- invoices;
- scuppers;
- fall;
- mortise;
- magnetic.
The last type of fittings is considered innovative. It is suitable for any kind modern doors, do not make sounds during operation and therefore the demand for them is growing rapidly.
Features of choosing a lock for doors made of various materials
There is a wide range of interior doors on the market, but the following types of doors are most often used:
- from MDF with a width of 35 mm and 45 mm;
- retro wooden doors with plank frames;
- wooden panels modern device with panels 50 mm wide.
If you know the design features of the lock and door, then the process of installing the hardware will be simple.
Features of using flat locks
Flat locks can be inserted into wooden interior doors of new and old design without restrictions, even when finishing with platbands.
If the door is made of MDF and has a width of 35 mm, then a flat lock of reduced size can be installed on it, in which the size of the larger wide tongue is no more than 15 mm. Also, the width of the end adjustment of the fittings should not exceed 25 mm. This is caused by the structural features of the MDF board, which is not able to take on dynamic loads. Therefore, the lock can only be inserted into a wooden frame.
The nuances of using round locks
Despite the abundance of handle shapes for round locks, the installation principle is the same for all. The fitting mechanism is made for canvases with a thickness of 35-45 mm. Round locks for large wooden doors are not always commercially available, but the peculiarity of this type of hardware is that it can be adapted to any thickness of wood. For these purposes, it is enough to replace the short latch carrier, which is a steel plate 2-3 mm in cross-section with a hole at one end, with a longer similar element.
Depending on the door material, you can independently set the position of the latch exit toggle switch. For wooden door this indicator will be equal to 70 mm, and for MDF canvas - 60 mm. The fittings designed for insertion into an interior door have a special feature - a cylinder located on the inside, which increases the convenience of locking.
If you need to properly fit a lock into a door that opens in left side, then it is recommended to swap the cylinder and the latch, which is only possible when disassembling the structure. However, this option is not acceptable for offices due to its ease of hacking even without special equipment.
Instructions for installing a lock on an interior door
The event consists of several successive stages, the first of which is preparatory.
Preparation
Depending on the type of lock chosen, a different set will be required consumables and tools. The latch handle is easier to install: you just need to make a hole of the appropriate diameter.
The installation of a twist lock with a lock (with a handle and a cylinder) is more complicated, since in addition to two holes for the handle and the cylinder, it requires creating a socket in the end part of the blade.
Selecting the height at which the lock will be inserted - important point, especially for frame structure. A lock can be inserted into a wooden door at any desired point, but in frame panels it is necessary to install the fittings in a specially laid beam, which is located at a height of 90-100 cm from the base.
Installation of fittings can be carried out before installation or on the existing interior design. If an electric milling machine is used during the installation process, the blade is securely fixed in horizontal position, slipway. In this case, the side being processed should be facing the master.
Tool preparation
To install the locking structure, prepare the necessary tools:
- Measuring tools: carpentry triangle, tape measure, pencil.
- Carpentry tools: flat-head and Phillips-type screwdrivers, hammer, chisel, slipway, chisel.
- Mechanical and electrical tools: screwdriver and bit set, feather drills, drill bit for working with wooden materials(6 mm), suitable size crowns, electric milling machine.
Every home handyman has in its arsenal almost the entire list of necessary tools.
Features of installing a lock using a milling machine
Step back 1 m from the floor and mark the point where the lock will be installed to the canvas. In this case, the handle can be located at a different height, depending on user preferences.
The mortise depth of the fittings is determined by a triangle by measuring the lock body. It is necessary to put the resulting value on the canvas with a pencil, and outline the upper part of the castle along the contour.
Next, select a location for the latch and the well. To do this, measure the distance from the center of the keyhole to the end of the lock. The appropriate markings are applied to the door, after which holes for the keyhole with a latch are drilled using a feather drill.
Next, mark the recess into which the lock will be installed. To do this, the fittings are leaned against the end of the canvas with a crossbar. A cutter of the required circumference is installed in the tool and the recess is drilled. In this case, the crossbar must fit completely into the door leaf.
Next, a recess is cut for the lock well. A groove cutter inserted into the router is used to cut out a groove of such a size that the locking mechanism fits into it perfectly. The boundaries of the resulting recess are processed with a chisel and hammer for aesthetics.
The chips are blown out of the recess and the lock is immediately placed. The crossbar is fixed to the door using self-tapping screws, after which the fittings are installed directly.
Installation of a locking mechanism without a router
To install the locking mechanism without this type of tool, you will need a measuring ruler and a pencil, as well as chisels of various widths and round files. The main working tool is an electric door and a set of 10-14 mm drills. Detailed instructions will help you take further actions:
- Mark the desired location of the handle on the canvas, 70-100 cm away from the floor. Place the locking mechanism sideways on the face of the canvas. Holes deep into the door, made with a drill, are made at a slight angle.
- Use a chisel to level the surface of the nest. Place the lock on the face of the door, mark the core, make two holes and line them up with a file. Carry out these actions on the opposite side of the canvas.
- The structure is inserted into the groove, and the rod for the handles is threaded through. The lock tongue must be exposed. Marks for it are placed on the door frame, along which a groove will be made for the mating part of the lock. The bar is attached when the locking mechanism is ready.
How to mark up correctly?
Markings are most often applied according to certain patterns or based on the main dimensions of the parts of the locking mechanism that must be attached to the canvas. Experts recommend applying marking lines using a pointed awl or needle. Thus, it is possible to work directly along the contour. The pencil line has its own thickness, which gives an error.
When installing a round lock
A priori, it is necessary to accurately determine the location of the round lock on the door. After this, markings are applied using the product installation instructions and template. The height from the floor should be equal to 965 m. The markings are applied from the side of the cylinder, taking into account the thickness of the canvas and the length of the locking mechanism tongue.
Two dots are applied on the front side of the canvas. To obtain the first, you need to measure a distance of 60 mm from the edge of the door, and for the second - 70 mm.
A hole with a diameter of 50 mm is drawn on the canvas, which is necessary for mounting the handle. At the end of the door, opposite the main hole, a second diameter of 23 mm is outlined, which will be the basis for the hole for the latch.
When installing a flat locking mechanism
On the door jamb you need to draw a vertical and horizontal axes with a pencil. The transverse line is drawn at a height of 965 mm from the finished floor point. If the door is made of solid wood or has a retro design, then the horizontal axis should be drawn at a height of 800 mm. The markings are applied to the lock attached to the door with a pencil and the lock is selected according to this drawing. The resulting nest will be slightly larger required size, which will allow you to adjust the gap for the mechanism.
There are certain nuances when marking holes for mounting the cylinder and spindle. This is done by attaching a lock to the side. The holes are made with an additional indentation from the end of the door. The width of these holes should be equal to the same parameter as the end plate.
Installation of a flat type lock
When installing this type of lock on a solid wood door, you can vary the height as desired. An MDF door has an area suitable for inserting fittings at a level of 1 m. You can quickly install a lock by pre-drilling holes with a feather-type drill, the diameter of which should be 1-3 mm greater than the thickness of the lock structure. Drilling is recommended to be done with single holes in 2 passes. After this, a socket is arranged using a chisel, according to the instructions, the contour of the groove is marked when inserting the lock and the hole for the groove is selected.
The recess for mounting the cylinder is made as follows:
- A round recess of slightly larger diameter is drilled for the cylinder.
- Done round hole smaller diameter for installing the bottom of the cassette and pins.
- Remains are removed with a chisel.
Once these steps are completed, the lock is ready for installation. Remove the cylinder and handle from it, insert it into the socket, and then return all parts to their original positions. An unsecured lock assembly has 1 mm of play on all sides.
The next stage is identifying and marking the screw points. After marking is applied, holes for self-tapping screws are drilled. Once they are fully screwed in and the lock is secured to the door, install the handle on the locking mechanism as well as the tab cover.
The handle of the lock can be round or L-shaped. To install this element, you must perform the following steps:
- From the front and reverse side The canvas must be attached with decorative overlays to self-tapping screws.
- Insert and secure the handle mounting rod.
- Cover the canvas and make a mark on the box corresponding to the position of the tongue.
- Using a ruler, measure the length of the tongue and make the corresponding marks on the box.
- Place the overlay on the marks and trace.
- Along the boundary of the contour line you need to make holes with a drill, the shape of which is adjusted to the desired shape using a chisel.
- At the last stage, a tab is installed in the lock structure and fixed with hardware.
After installation, be sure to check the smoothness and accuracy of the lock. If an error is identified, the location of the tongue can be changed.
Installing a lock with a cylinder
The insertion diagram for this type of fittings almost completely repeats the option described above. Having drawn marks on the end of the door, drill the recesses vertically, while keeping the distance between them minimal. Using a chisel, the jumpers between the two rows are removed, preparing a large nest. Holes are drilled in the canvas, one on each side for the cylinder and for the handle.
Then, using a chisel, the door material is selected for arranging the well, the lock, its handles and the counter part of the strip are inserted.
A router can greatly facilitate the work, allowing you to obtain a smooth surface without errors and preserve the aesthetics of the canvas.
Installation of a round lock
To drill holes according to the applied markings, you will need a crown of suitable diameter. The diameter of the hole must be large enough to accommodate the mechanism and sufficient to cover it with decorative overlays. You can use ready-made kits crowns
When drilling holes, cracks and chips may form on the surface. To prevent this, holes should be made from two deep to the center. Then, using this method, a hole is made in the end part of the door for the mechanism. A hole for the tongue is drilled in the central part of the marking.
Install a lock in the prepared socket, remove the latch and trace the contour of the fittings, remove the latch. Using a chisel, make a hole large enough for the outer plates to pass through. When carrying out this activity, extreme care must be taken to cut required height and maintain the aesthetics of the door. Check the door and fittings for functionality.
Installing doors in a doorway is a task that requires prudence and accuracy. But, this door will not close without a lock. It cannot be opened without a handle. Embedding a lock into a wooden door means protecting yourself and your property from strangers, keeping the heat in winter time, make the interior more interesting.
Mortise lock in a wooden door
How to install a lock on a wooden front door? To do this, you first need to prepare. Wood is a material that can be easily finished, but it requires experience in working with wood covering. You should know the type of wood and its abilities. To install a lock in a door you need:
The work involves stages that should be performed sequentially. If you don't adhere to certain simple rules, the lock may be in place, but will it work?
A selection of locks for wooden doors
Before choosing a lock, you need to answer questions about the lock:
Door locks are divided into types - rack, code, electronic, cylinder, lever. The rack lock is simple design, which is easy to hack, you can break it yourself, has a primitive appearance.
Cylinder lock - inside the lock there are cylinders located on different heights. If the element is not in its position, the lock will not open.
When forced, the lock is drilled or the core is knocked out. But, manufacturers add special elements to the lock material, against which the drill bit breaks. Such a lock has a long service life, is easy to change, and may have special plates, which are also a barrier for a burglar.
This is what a cylinder mortise lock looks like
Level castle – reliable design. This type of lock is practically unbreakable. To open without a key, a professional uses 2 master keys. Inside the lock there are levers that are driven by a key. 
Combination lock – to open the lock, you must enter a specific code. This lock cannot be installed on a wooden door. 
Electronic lock – does not have a keyhole. It has one button to open, which is located indoors. To open without a button, there must be a signal from the side. 
Once the issue of the lock has been resolved, you can begin to assemble the necessary tools.
Tools for cutting a lock into a wooden door
In order to embed the lock into the door, you will need to make a groove for the lock. After which the mechanism is installed. To do this you will need a cutting tool:
Set of tools for inserting a lock into a door
All these tools will be needed for installation mortise lock. To install the overlay mechanism, you will need a slightly different set of tools.
The process of making a lock groove
Before embedding the lock into the door, you need to take measurements and markings to cut out the groove. The instructions for the purchased lock indicate different distance, on which the lock handle should be located. This distance ranges from 95 to 100 cm, but many craftsmen correlate this distance with the height of the people living in the apartment or house. The taller the person, the higher the castle should be.
Making a groove for a lock:
- Let's say the height is 95 cm. It should be measured from the floor up.
Distance to the lock from the floor
- Next, you need to take the lock and place it in the place where the mark is placed, with the side that will be attached to the door. The lock mechanism needs to be outlined with a pencil.
- The hole for the lock is cut along the marked lines with a feather drill, the width of which coincides with the width of the lock bar. There are 2 methods for cutting the groove here. First: carefully, slowly move the drill inside the door 2 cm to the mark. Second: immediately drill the desired groove.
- The cut hole should be slightly larger than the width of the locking mechanism (by 2mm). This will allow the lock to enter the door calmly (without the use of physical force).
- You need to level the edges of the hole with a hammer or chisel.
- After this, you need to insert the lock into the resulting groove. It should enter the nest without hindrance.
- Next, you should mark the holes for the lock strip. To do this, you need to attach it to the door and circle it with a pencil.
Marking the holes for the lock plate
- Using the markings made with a chisel and hammer, a recess is made, the depth of which is equal to the thickness of the plank. There is no need to make the notch larger, but you also can’t make it smaller.
After the work has been done, you need to carefully and carefully try on everything. If there are any errors, they should be carefully removed sharp knife or a chisel. So that nothing interferes with the insertion of the locking mechanism into the door.
When working with a drill, you need to keep the tool level. If the work is done at a degree of inclination, then the groove may be uneven.