If you re installing a backplate and your current handle doesn t have a backplate you may need to drill a.
Installing screen door handle.
Install a door handle by pre drilling two holes into the screen door frame and attaching it with mounting screws.
Required tools for this screen door handles project.
Position the new latch in the desired location.
Slide the expander off the bottom of the door and install the sweep.
Mark the locations of the attachment screw holes and line them.
Similarly the handle should be placed at the same height as.
Decide which direction the door will open.
Have someone help you safely put the screen door in the door frame.
Even though the screen door may not be heavy to.
Hanging the screen door 1.
If your new handle set features a backplate position the back plate and fasten it onto the door rail with the plate.
Remove the old latch if necessary by unscrewing its attachment screws with either a drill or a screwdriver.
Install the hinges at the same level as the upper and lower door hinges or about eight inches from the top and also from the bottom.
Wright storm screen door latch installation step 1.
Wedge shims between the door.
Installation instructions start by removing your old storm door handle.
9 install an eye screw about 6 inches from the hinge side of the door on the top of.
Install the handle set and associated hardware of the new door lock.
If the old strike plate isn t compatible with the new screen door latch remove it and install the new one that s included in the screen door latch kit photo 4.
Complete the installation by installing the door closer.