Removing A Mortise Entrance Lock From The Door

Pry the trim from around the handle or lever using a flat screwdriver.

Removing a mortise entrance lock from the door.

Pull the lock out of the edge of the door. Some trim may even twist off by hand. Today we are discussing how to remove an entry mortise lock with a thumb latch on the exterior instead of a regular knob. Use a screwdriver to remove all screws rather than a drill.

Start by removing the old hardware. Remove the face plates prying them up with the screwdriver if needed. Removing a mortise lock. If you re moving from a mortise lock to a knob set you ll need to first remove the mortise lock.

If it s a tight fit try loosening the opening with a chisel to ensure the door doesn t split during the installation. Remove the screws attaching the inside face plate to the edge of the door as well as the plates on the door faces. Fit the new lock body into the old mortise. This is just a how to video on how to remove a mortise lock from your door.

Removing a mortise lock requires no more tools than for removing a regular knob door lock. Mortise locks may have wavered in popularity over the years but they remain a common way to secure a home. If you have questions please ask. How to remove a sargent automatic mortise lockset from the door.

However many homeowners prefer the newer cylindrical type of lock set which doesn t require such a large pocket in a door. A mortise locks has a pocket called a mortise that is cut into the door itself. Although all mortise locks are slightly different this video should help with any removal issues. Cleaning and repairing an antique mortise door lock.

Look for screws hidden underneath. This can usually be done by removing a few screws in the door knobs around the face plate and the lockset. Remove these screws then pull the two halves of the lock apart to remove them from the door.