Move Door Latch Plate

Turn the latch to draw in the bolt close the door and turn the latch again so the bolt hits the strike plate.

Move door latch plate.

Have a door out of alignment due to settling. The stripped hole repair kit from king s original ha. Open the door and look for a telltale kiss on the strike plate. Unscrew the strike plate from the door jamb clamp it in a vise then file.

Here is a product called dap plastic wood filler x. T interior door and another for a 1 3 4 in. Before you attempt to move the strike plate by completely taking it off and repositioning it try to slide it into position first. I don t want to move the door hinges since the doors align nicely in the casings.

Design house emblem series oil rubbed bronze 6 way universal replacement entry door latch model 582197 10 31 10 31. For an exterior door you want the door to snug up against the weatherstripping. The kit includes a strike plate for use with a 1 3 8 in. If the latch seems properly centered on the plate perhaps it s.

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. 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. Two the door is not tight against the weatherstripping. The strike plate may need to move in or out slightly to allow the strike to seat correctly.

Moving a strike plate. 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. Move it away from the center if the strike will not seat when the door is closed. If a strike plate is out of place it can cause annoying problems like a noisy rattling noise when you open and close the door as well as a wood door that refuses to stay shut.

Smear a little chalk onto the bolt end above left. This kit can be used to easily repair a door that fails to latch when it is closed. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Galvanized silver gate latch model ai 101 13 49 bag.

Free delivery with 45 order. 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. Do you have a loose door strike plate and your door does not latch closed. Open the door and turn the dead bolt latch.