The normal height for fitting a mortice latch is a metre up from the floor around 3 feet but you can either match existing handle heights ask the client how high they want them or check the drawing schedule to find out which height to drill the handles.
Easy fit door latch.
Establish the handle height and mark the door.
Schlage 1 in diameter polished brass door night latch.
First of all decide on an appropriate height for the door handles and mark the centre of the door handle on the edge of the door with a pencil.
The door needs to fit comfortably inside the jamb.
Place the door inside the jamb.
Insert the new latch into the opening with the tapered side facing the direction you will push the door to close it.
Installing the altman easy latch kit is surprisingly easy all kits are vehicle specific and include contoured mounting plates for the latches that match the door s bodylines.
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Add or remove shimming so the door fits.
Hold the door against the jamb to check for clearance.
You can hold the jamb in place by lightly hammering in a few nails.
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Using a square mark this centre line for approximately 4 100mm on the face of the.
Prime line sliding glass door mortise latch with rounded edge face plate.
Check that the new latch plate fits the recessed.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
From this post you will learn how to fit the latch latch plate and door handles to a new door and door frame.