I chose the simple and modern century bright chrome handleset by schlage for our front door hardware.
Change front door handleset.
Replace the existing strike and latch plates in the door jamb with the new ones provided with your set.
How to replace a deadbolts and handlesets.
Go ahead and grab your 2 phillips head screwdriver and tape measure and learn how to install a new handleset on your front door below.
Its bright chrome shine and 90 degree lines help bring that mid century feel back into the home.
The only difference is you usually need to replace both the deadbolt and the handleset.
Here s how i did it.
Replacing your deadbolt and front door handleset is just as simple as replacing the other door knobs in your home.
Step 3 install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi.
If you are going to modify the door prep a little you may want a non sectional handleset because the full escutcheon may cover up your modifications.
If you need help determining which handleset will fit your.
Be sure to review the deadbolt installation steps first if you ll be installing a new deadbolt as well.
Single cylinder deadbolt handleset with lever inside door handle for entrance and front door reversible for right and left handed doors handle set black finish 4 4 out of 5 stars 78 37 79 62 98.
With most sectional handlesets you could also have a door prep a little smaller than 5 1 2 center to center and it will still work.
Insert the handleset trim into the middle hole on the front of your door.
Its bright chrome shine and 90 degree lines help bring that mid century feel back into the home.
I needed to refinish my front entrance doors and that requires taking all the hardware off the door.
Just recently i was encountered with the issue of removing my handleset.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.
I had to fix it.
To remove the dead bolt and latch bolt unscrew their faceplates located on the door s inner edge.
In addition my handle was in need of some serious care.
As you can see it had accumulated a lot of tarnish and dirt.