How to Install A Door Knob on An Interior Pre-Hung Door

In this video, I show you how to put in a new door knob on a door already in your home. This door knob hole has already been drilled and is ready for the install. Sounds easy... and it is! I also show you a trick to stop the annoying "loose latch syndrome" that I have encountered so many times.
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[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Buy a new doorknob here: amzn.to/2TfxmfF *As an amazon affiliate I earn commission on qualifying purchases. Subscribe to my channel: bit.ly/SubscribeToTheFixer Thanks for watching! 😃

[@gauravkant2096]

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[@angelisekhoury2371]

You rock, the instructions that came with the knob were so insanely unhelpful. You really saved my grandma and I who installed a new doorknob because were locked in our house due to an old and poorly installed doorknob.

[@leezahbat]

This was very helpful, I have to switch out an existing knob for a new one and just wanted an easy explanation of how to do that and this was perfect.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Great to hear! Happy to help!

[@Cryo1234]

❤ ❤❤ Wow 😮 super easy to install after watching your video sir ! Thanks for your videos!!!😊

[@LouisFPak]

First person to say "throw away "...this thing'" True genius is knowing what to throw away and what to keep, every other 'fix it guy' is just to clever by half ( I'm a long-time rennovator)

[@brick9233]

Men are amazing aren’t they

[@camilamb8]

So helpful! Our contractor has ghosted us at the end of a massive remodel. I put on my big girl pants and installed all the door handles with your help. Thank you!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Glad to see it helped!

[@Curiosity1791]

💜I can't thank you enough! I had to replace a doorknob after having to dismantle (break) one. (My niece locked herself out of her bedroom 🙄) I found your video right away, and was impressed by the clear, straightforward visual. My intuition was right! Your video was very straightforward, clear, and easy to follow. I thought this would take me at least an hour, but I was done in minutes! Thank you for keeping it simple for DIYers like me!👍💜

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Glad to hear that the video helped!

[@arvndv]

I started the video for just to understand about that annoying piece is about. Great that you clearly mentioned that it is useless. From there on it was a smooth ride. Great video 🎉

[@nnagpal7025]

Wonderful! Saved $100 by not calling the locksmith. You made the job look so easy

[@daniahuizar22]

2022 & your tips still worked! Thank you totally needed this

[@Bassslayer0]

I didn’t have to move mine and do the trick. Mine worked perfectly fine with the latch hole that was there. It didn’t wiggle at all. Thanks you so much for the video ❤❤

[@vickieking2411]

My mom and I really needed to see you toss that useless piece of hardware (2 new novices) that we were spending way to much time on! You saved us much time, great video! Thanks so much!!!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear! Yeah, I have never used it. Thanks for watching and happy to help you out, Vickie!

[@no666Mercy]

@@TheFixerHomeRepairDo you know how to remove said piece of hardware in a door? I want to change my door knob but I am not able to remove this thing from the door to place new one in! HELP ME

[@breen3274]

Thanks for the tip! My cat likes to shake the doors with her paws very early in the morning 😑 This is going to be a life saver.

[@adt4025]

Mine too! 😆

[@dennissanchez5171]

Thank you! Thanks to you I was able to install the door knob. You have all my gratitude, thank you so very much!

[@jimmy.1br]

Thanks saying the silver piece was useless, made it super easy

[@savvysavana8194]

Thank you!!!! I was so lost about that little circle piece! Installed my first door knob today because of you!!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome!! Glad it helped! 😃

[@nyxial6243]

from a college girl moving into her first apartment 5 hours from home, thank you 🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️

[@Univas-hr1kj]

Great DIY video. Thank you for doing this, very helpful.

[@dorothymusa6006]

Cool, I have to put a door knob in tomorrow, this is very helpful! Thank you

[@kellyac210]

Thank you so much for this video! I just put in a door knob after my boyfriend gave up.

[@Ghostwrld99]

I hope you broke up with that useless mf

[@TXHunnyB]

I came here (Jan 2021) to see how to install this knob as a replacement. The round part confused me. Thanks to you, I know I don’t need it. Thanks so much - great video!!

[@J.T.19134]

Inside the latch plate. You can pull the tab out alil to take up that space to make the door tight!!

[@AiriHigh]

Thank you so much! The instructions it came with was confusing me so much! This made it easier to understand!

[@moretwocome21]

That little round slot was annoying AF! I came here to see you pitch that POS!😂 Thought I was crazy at first. THANK YOU SIR!

[@philliphughes8939]

You literally helped me do it within 15 minutes

[@angelmora7267]

Even though this is 2020 now your tips still worked appreciate it🤝

[@deborahsamuel5748]

Thk u didnt know it was so easy🎉

[@brizacamacho6886]

Thank you for this helpful video! It was very easy to follow and I was able to install a door lock myself!

[@daydayboogie1015]

Thank you so much for your upload, this was really helpful straight to the point and easy to follow. I recently gotten me a new door knob, but was worried as hell if I messed up everything on my first try.

[@gshah007]

Thank you so much for this easily explained video. I’ll be installing it as soon as my locks arrive from Amazon. 🙏

[@carmendonttakenols7540]

Super helpful and learned something new☺

[@MarlonBurton-ui3sf]

Simple! Thank you for the tutorial.

[@OPPAIDEMON]

Thanks I’m currently building my own room and need this since the old knob was busted 👍

[@abbydye6275]

Anyone else here because their parents don’t know about privacy?

[@Foodvidss]

Yess

[@kenedinakai1440]

MORE LIKE MY BROTHER AND HIS GIRLFRIEND

[@IwantRoses]

Wait stop thats actually why im here

[@brantmyers2302]

Yes

[@jcmar209]

Both my parents are deceased. I just bought my second house

[@rogerwilliam8610]

Thanks Dude … This was easy and helpful!!

[@Cl159-w9d]

A new subbie… great tips! Thank you! 🤩

[@deslordana7373]

Thank you so much it was really helpful 🎉🎉 I could change it yayyy😂😅😅

[@Monah-u9f]

Thanks for sharing this video. I'll try fix my kitchen's door

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching!

[@Adonisbrown21]

How did it go?!

[@devinprice8809]

Hey man thanks for the help

[@philliphughes8939]

The dad we all needed

[@francisorozco2256]

This was very helpful! I don’t have a father to teach me!!!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@antmiu2]

Thank you, this worked for me October 2022.

[@activereviews81]

Watched the video to see what the thingy u threw away does. Great video!

[@sabrynamariepurpcity]

Thank you so much!!!!!!! I was able to do it myself LOL

[@happycamper232]

I was able to achieve this, thanks to you for helping me. Really informative video.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear! Happy it helped you out! Thanks for letting me know!

[@deputay]

Thank you so much for the information. A big money saver and now I'm a hero in the home!

[@lloydstuart7862]

Thank you for your excellent lesson you have helped grately! I did your strike plate secret and before that the door was loose! Then after just as you showed us its now tight! Thank you im really happy I found your video and got it right. God Bless you man

[@TheMuncherson]

So what does the cylinder that you threw out at the beginning of the video do?? I have no clue where it goes or what it does.

[@aria8084]

God bless u man ! U saved ms

[@ASaMR98]

Yo hahaha this helped me fixed my stucked door knob lmaoo coz they have the same locks hahah thanks!!!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Great to hear! Happy my video could help! 😁😁

[@mo2743]

Thank you. I did it myself didn't have to tell my landlord

[@drunkbutterscotch6517]

You're the dad I never had

[@HutaoBFF]

thanks dad

[@paul07291983]

Does that also prevent slipping a card between the latch?

[@cheymcloughlin6366]

This works fine so long as the paint on both the door and the jam are properly cured (at least a week, 4 weeks if you follow paint recommendations). If you repaint your door or frame or both, you cant close the door for weeks without it sticking and ruining the paint job. Pretty sure thats why they leave some play in the door. Same goes with the hinge side, too close and it will stick or rub.

[@dudemanhomieguy8358]

How did you line up the screws that hold the door knob in place so quickly? It always takes me like 10 minutes

[@kimclark3569]

Thank you SO MUCH! And to think, I was about to hire someone to do this. 😊

[@Billybobbuddyboy]

Great video thanks

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@martinmercerjr8615]

I have to trimmed the door a little and now lost the pre taper plate and the inside part goes to far in. How do I make adjustment

[@traxxthelord5450]

Bro thanks soooo much I saved my life from my parents yelling at me for my doorknob being too loose

[@L3I-STXDS]

frrr

[@25narmadha]

Can we reverse the door knob? The one that goes the other side can be used inside and the inside knob to outside?

[@meaghans4591]

Thank you so much for the very easy tutorial. I literally did it by myself and I’m not the brightest tool in the shed.😂 but thank you very much you made it very easy❤

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Glad it helped! 😃

[@princeopoku5846]

Helpful. Thank you

[@mst22ify]

Thanks so much!!!

[@thesp1r1twalk3r]

Isn't the airflow.for the AC and heat efficiency?

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video, thanks !!

[@CarlosMossman21]

Try removing the door handle before screwing both sides together. The metal flange inside the door strike is there to adjust the tightness of the close and didn't your mother tell you not to chew your finger nails!

[@gfl1312]

Thank you so much, sir!

[@chakiranaynaymorris260]

Thank you 😊

[@kyley428]

Thanks buddy

[@suyobangiz3712]

Thank you

[@MerryCornet8987]

I got the mechanism and the whole thing installed but it was to far from the latch and wouldn’t keep the door closed I tried putting pieces of cardboard behind the latch before I drilled it in to push it out and make it connect but it was a loss I can’t really do anything right now

[@rizvinj]

Is there an easy way to align those two screws, it's kinda annoying I find it very hard sometimes.

[@shawnasinclair710]

Super helpful video! Is it necessary to predrill if I am only using a screwdriver?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

I would still pre-drill. The reason for pre drilling is to avoid cracking the frame. It is very easy to do with "new pine growth" wood that these door frames are typically made from. Hope the video helped you out! Thanks for watching!

[@AngeloR674]

Yes! Always pre drill otherwise you will crack the door!

[@okayyjozayy5019]

Thank you so much fr🤟🏽

[@ixpertsnake7173]

Thank u

[@daviddean8516]

Perfect!

[@cerenademe9433]

ALL my existing doors in my house that I just bought ONLY have that little round part. I'm going to have to get a chisel and carve out space for the rectangle part - OR - maybe the new ones all come with that little round piece??

[@Flygirl37]

What if you don’t have the cut out in the door already? Not for the knob but for the plate that goes on the door side, not the plate on the wall side. Hope that makes sense.

[@ChumDumpster8]

that's when you would use the round piece that he tossed

[@andreasoares9402]

😭 the tools will take me 1 day to find goodness this is tough stuff

[@yue9523]

watching this because my dad doesn’t wanna install my new doorknob and he’s a handyman and i want my privacy 😒

[@songnverse]

How come after I put the doorknob on, the doorknob piece that goes into the latch plate, is too small. It doesn’t “click.”

[@rmpeete]

Thank you.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

No problem. Thanks for watching!

[@Justanothercollector]

I keep having trouble with aligning the screws to thread them into other part

[@Motion-rb8vb]

Hey im just a teen and i've been making my own builds and stuff and i was trying to installa lock door but everytime i try it seems like the lock wouldnt move it just keeps going in a circle and wont unlock does anyone know why?

[@lovelybones6891]

My screws seem to not fit . This the second on I got

[@AW-ed2kn]

I know this was three years ago but thank you! This helped me a lot instead of me asking my grandpop to do it for me!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

No problem! Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@1toshi32]

So was the hole in the door already there? Did you have to drill it yourself. How did you drill it. What did you use to make the hole? How did you measure where to put the hole???

[@finestlex]

Liz Beth the door probably came with precut holes

[@hydratedobama8450]

Thanks! My mom took of my lock and I forgot how to install it

[@simplyme417]

I just tried replacing two entry door knobs and for whatever reason the new pieces don’t line up with the pre made holes in the doorway. The hole that it’s supposed to latch into is too high. The metal piece when screwed, covers the bottom half of the hole! On one door, the deadbolt scrapes the bottom of the hole and on the other door the latch for the knob scrapes the bottom of the hole as well!!

[@simplyme417]

Without the metal part of course. Cause with it screwed to the door frame it stops it from even entering the hole

[@merlenewilson]

How do you pull ii off

[@nerowolf6623]

What's the diameter of the big hole. Why need such huge hole in the first place?

[@kieranbricker3278]

So what room are you installing this on?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

This is my master bedroom. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@lolli2943]

The top and the bottom on the inside of the knob (indoor side of the knob) are not identical …I don’t know which way it is supposed to sit, obviously because it just locked myself in the bathroom, twice! When I look at the inside of knob (again the inside part of the knob) it has these slots with tabs coming out . The top or bottom, which is what I can’t discern, has one (horizontal) and the bottom has three (2 horizontal 1 vertical) . I guess this makes no sense. What other reason would I lock myself in the bathroom ? 😩😩😩

[@stollhair]

Thanks for the tips! I found out none of the pre drilled holes were big enough so I had to make the changes

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@angiecrews4196]

How can I fix my door, that has already been done? Or rather can I correct my door, and do it your way for a tighter seal.

[@saitamasensei3953]

Awesome

[@vanesamarrufo3148]

What did you use to paint the squares of the door. Like the part going inward??

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hey, Vanesa! I use what is called a "wizzy roller". Just a small 3 inch paint roller and then back brushed it with an angled paint brush. Thanks for watching!

[@siomaracastillo1983]

Graciasss!!!!!!! Es justo lo q necesito me sirvió muchísimo, ojalá y algún día aprenda mas 🥰😘😁

[@eddnhaila3895]

that useless round piece caused me a lot of grief, happy to see it thrown out.

[@dorindagaines4737]

anyone else having difficulty with those to darn screws? why would they put them there, instead of at the top or bottom?

[@luellafanning8928]

Why when I install a door knob the lock is horizontal and the unlock is vertical?? Very flustered!!

[@EmpowermentNotDependency]

Ah good point - I have the same, not that I was paying attention. Not sure if it's fixable