How to fix a door that will not lock.
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To fix this add a custom cut plate or a door reinforcer.
Then it grades the lock.
Most locks you find in home centers and hardware stores are grade 2 or 3.
Door locking problems almost always originate in the door latch not the locking mechanism.
Some grade 2 locks may list grade 1 components on the package but that doesn t give the lock a grade 1 rating.
The striker fails to penetrate into the door jamb because the door.
Many new lock sets allow you to adjust the latch to either distance.
Re keying kits are available for most lock brands but they re not interchangeable.
Since most homes have multiple doors with multiple locks re keying can get expensive.
Locksmiths typically charge a fee to re key an individual lock even when you bring it to their shop.
However grade 2 is still a good quality lock for residential use.
Select a lock with the same setback.
Grade 1 best and toughest grade 2 or grade 3.
The handedness of most locksets can be changed by using an included tool.