Door Latch Hole Too Small

I ve read about several methods for enlarging the door knob holes but it s a little different for the latch hole e g.

Door latch hole too small.

What is the safest easiest and most efficient way given the large number of knobs to be replaced to enlarge the latch holes. The door knob holes are fine. The latches were designed for use with doors that have a 2 1 8 dia. For example if you have to lift your door to lock it that could be a sign that your bolt or latch is hitting the bottom of the strike rather than extending fully into it.

Turn the door over remove the plywood disk from the hole saw and use the hole saw to drill through the other side of the door until the two holes meet. Afternoon i am exchanging the door handles in my new house which required a new tubular latch however my existing hole pinches the latch. This technique can be used to enlarge other holes as well including faucet holes on a kitchen countertop. Once you get the sides of the hole filed out enough test fit the outside half of the lockset.

I have to push really hard to ease the latch in and i do not think that is the correct idea i ve read that any form of misalignment or pinching is likely to cause me more problems. Use the steps above to adjust the strike. Push the tip of a narrow screwdriver into the hole. Here are two options to correct this.

How to fill the hole with water putty. You should see a tiny slot or hole. Trouble locking your door can also occur when worn or loose hinges cause your door to sag. Is this ok or should i enlarge it slightly to allow an easier fit.

You can t easily clamp a template to the latch edge of the door. Watch this video to find out more. How to remove a door knob without screws or a latch. Locate the hole underneath the doorknob shaft.

After you ve unscrewed or loosened the latch tug on the door knob until it pops out of place or disengages from the base also known as the rose. You may need to drill the cross bore hole for the latch deeper. If it seems to fit into the bore ok go ahead and install the latch into the edge of the door. If it misses it by even a fraction of an inch the door won t shut and if you force it shut.