Removing A Mortise Entrance Lock From The Door

A mortise locks has a pocket called a mortise that is cut into the door itself.

Removing a mortise entrance lock from the door. Remove the face plates prying them up with the screwdriver if needed. For real beginners try to mark parts by sequence in order not to mess things up and en. Removing a mortise lock. Use a screwdriver to remove all screws rather than a drill.

The lock is encased in this pocket making it a more secure locking method. If it s a tight fit try loosening the opening with a chisel to ensure the door doesn t split during the installation. Removing a mortise lock requires no more tools than for removing a regular knob door lock. Although all mortise locks are slightly different this video should help with any removal issues.

Look for screws hidden underneath. If you have questions please ask. Remove the screws attaching the inside face plate to the edge of the door as well as the plates on the door faces. Pull the lock out of the edge of the door.

Today we are discussing how to remove an entry mortise lock with a thumb latch on the exterior instead of a regular knob. However many homeowners prefer the newer cylindrical type of lock set which doesn t require such a large pocket in a door. How to remove a sargent automatic mortise lockset from the door. Pry the trim from around the handle or lever using a flat screwdriver.

Fit the new lock body into the old mortise. Start by removing the old hardware. Some trim may even twist off by hand. If you have an older house with knobs that slip latches that are stuck inside the door or other minor problems then you should follow these instructions to remove the lock dis assemble it clean and perform minor repairs.

If you re moving from a mortise lock to a knob set you ll need to first remove the mortise lock. This is just a how to video on how to remove a mortise lock from your door. This can usually be done by removing a few screws in the door knobs around the face plate and the lockset.