Now that I’ve replaced all the door knobs on the top floor of my house, I feel like I’m a pro with installing door knobs. This project for installing a dummy door knob is a bit different so I decided to show you a tutorial. Learn How to Install a Door Knob including how to remove an old door knob, what a dummy door knob is and more.
What Does Dummy Door Knob Mean?
Dummy Door Knob Installation Video
SUPPLIES
Studio Short Plate, Craftsman Knob
The first thing you have to do when installing a new door knob is to remove the old one.
How To Remove An Old Door Knob?
It’s a SIMPLE process. Grab a screwdriver with a head that matches the screw pattern of the screws that are holding the door knob in. Unscrew the screws and pull the door knob off. It’s really that simple.
Installing a Dummy Door Knob
- Remove the old door knob.
- If the screw pattern of the old door knob and the new door knob are the same, screw in the new door knob.
- If the screw patterns are different, find the center of the door, using a level, make sure your new door knob is level and mark the screw holes with a pencil.
- Drill pilot holes for the new screws.
- Follow installation instructions for your new door knob and attach.
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