Putting A Dead Bolt Lock In A Sliding Patio Door

Lift the lower housing until slide bolt makes contact with upper track.
Putting a dead bolt lock in a sliding patio door. You ll have to adjust the position a bit if you have a combination storm door so as not to interfere with the storm doorknob or lock. Tap it with a hammer gently to create a hole. Woodie s will show you how to install a patio door lock. Drill the hole out until the lock fits inside.
Secure the top screw only and be sure that the lock body is vertical to the door. Mark all three screw hole locations and drill thru one metal surface using a 1 8 drill bit. Choose a position on the door for the lock. Drill out any holes necessary for the lock securing screws in the same way.
Install the deadbolt lock about 44 inches above the bottom of the door. Place the metal punch over the marked spot on the frame. In this video we show you how to install a key lock set on an existing patio door handle. Remove the screws securing the lock s keeper plate with a phillips head screwdriver.
Mark and drill with a 3 8 drill bit. Remove the keeper plate from one side then slide the cylinder lock housing out of the door on the other side. Products used in this video.