Before you start replacing hardware or moving the strike plates make sure the door is properly adjusted in the frame.
How to adjust lock on front door.
To adjust a door in this instance i either use better longer wood screws and try to fix deeper through the frame into the timber stud behind that the frame is fixed to.
They can usually be found at the part of the hinge which is connected to the doorframe.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
If you find your door is rattling when closed or if it isn t catching when being pushed shut it may be that you need to adjust the door latch.
See the article on adjusting door lock strike plates and aligning doors to strike.
Alternatively plug the screw holes with a rawl plug or lots of matchsticks.
Over time your door may tilt and leave a gap between the door and the fra.
Using an allen key usually you will need a 5mm turn the key until the door pulls back towards the hinge side.
Squirt some pva wood glue in to the screw holes first then bang in as many match sticks as will fit.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
Doug cornwell coo of alure shows you how to adjust your front door in 60 seconds.
Always take care to count the number of turns.
A sagging door will also cause problems with the door locks and dead bolts.
Select the compression adjustment screw usually the bottom screw and use an allen key to make adjustments.
Remove the cover of the vertical adjusting screws.
Next stick the key in the hole and turn it back and forth a few times.
Locate the hole in the main part of the hinge.
First remove the plastic covering of the hinge which runs parallel to the bottom of your door using either your hands or a screwdriver.
This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides.
If the latch in question is a door lock that refuses to turn easily try adding a few drops of graphite powder inside the keyhole of the lock.
4 adjust all the door hinges in the same manner.
This will distribute the graphite and resolve the sticky lock.
How to adjust the compression if the door is set away from the frame in the top or bottom corner you can tighten the fit by turning the compression adjustment screw.
To adjust the door s depth turn clockwise to move it deeper into the door frame and turn it counterclockwise to move it slightly out from the door frame.
You need to follow these simple steps to adjust the height of front doors.
If the door sags too much the latches will not work correctly.