The stripped hole repair kit from king s original ha.
Move door latch plate.
If the latch seems properly centered on the plate perhaps it s.
The kit includes a strike plate for use with a 1 3 8 in.
Unscrew the strike plate from the door jamb clamp it in a vise then file.
If the door still doesn t catch grab a flashlight and study the way the door latch the flexing part operated by the door handle hits the strike plate.
I don t want to move the door hinges since the doors align nicely in the casings.
T interior door and another for a 1 3 4 in.
Smear a little chalk onto the bolt end above left.
This fix a latch strike plate repair kit is constructed this fix a latch strike plate repair kit is constructed of stamped steel and white plastic components and it comes in a brass plated finish.
Have a door out of alignment due to settling.
First shut the door and take a look at how far off the strike plate is in order for the latch barrel to align with the plate hole.
Before you attempt to move the strike plate by completely taking it off and repositioning it try to slide it into position first.
Two the door is not tight against the weatherstripping.
This kit can be used to easily repair a door that fails to latch when it is closed.
For an exterior door you want the door to snug up against the weatherstripping.
Do you have a loose door strike plate and your door does not latch closed.
The strike plate is the small piece of metal on the door frame where the latch from the key rests when the door is closed.
Open the door and look for a telltale kiss on the strike plate.
The strike plate may need to move in or out slightly to allow the strike to seat correctly.
Galvanized silver gate latch model ai 101 13 49 bag.
Here is a product called dap plastic wood filler x.
Move it away from the center if the strike will not seat when the door is closed.
Moving a strike plate.
Open the door and turn the dead bolt latch.
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Design house emblem series oil rubbed bronze 6 way universal replacement entry door latch model 582197 10 31 10 31.
If the latch won t spring into the strike plate photo 1 observe whether it hits the plate at the top or bottom.
Need to drill a new hole really close to the original one.
If i remove the strike plate i can extend the size of the latch hole but then one of the screw holes of the strike plate ends up over the now bigger latch hole and the screw won t hold.
