Doorknob Installation Secrets From A Pro (How To)

Excited to share my best doorknob installation tips after literally thousands installations!
Thanks for watching:)!

[@ellianaschlabachh]

I was trying to be independent and do this, but I installed the latch and the door plate, I then shut the door and it latched, and I had no doorhandle obviously, so now I’m freaking stuck in my room and I don’t know what to do😭💀

[@guyidontknow43]

this person Is still stuck in their room

[@DeeGalvinn]

rip 🕊️

[@tiffanys6283]

I almost laughed way too hard! Sorry 😂😂😂

[@Dawoud_Shirin]

If u have one of the handles you can stick it in there to open it. I did the same thing but I didn't lock myself in 😂

[@corpingtons]

@@DeeGalvinnlol how’d he type thjs

[@ronlicari5403]

What door knob is that I need black without strike plate?

[@kirkyhopwood2815]

Whats measurement

[@KneelB4NoMan]

Was really hoping you’d show the more “standard” type doorknob. The kind without the “beauty plate” which covers the screws. Does ANYONE have an easier way to remove/replace those dang two screws?? The angle you that you have to attack them at, due to the knob being in the way, makes me lose my shit EVERY time!🤦🏻‍♂️

[@franzruberl1583]

Please answer or address this! The WORST doorknobs.

[@isaiahii6982]

Most modern knobs will have a set screw that you can loosen so the knob comes off and gives you direct access to the screws. If the knob you are dealing with does not have this, then all you can do is use a long bit that gives you the best angle to the screw head.

[@edjohnson5840]

Fails to show how to remove the flat plate.

[@MoeLarryTheCheese]

What a great video. And what a great explanation. No constant "go ahead and", "go ahead and", " go ahead and" verbal filler over and over and over. Just the instructions on how to do the job. Subscribed!

[@regularguy9264]

Good video as always. For repairing old holes, I use glue and a golf tee. Tees are made from hardwood and they break off flush when you hammer them in. Then you can re-drill the holes, usually with a self-centering bit. Sometimes I have even had to use some blue thread locker on old handles when the screws keep coming loose. Lots of good advice as always.

[@imover9999]

I always used wood glue and toothpicks, but I definitely will store this tip in the ol noggin to use for next time I need it! Thanks for sharing this!

[@familymohlman2366]

The golf tees of the old days (the wood ones) are like gold for your toolbox for door repairs.

[@leighgraham]

Just in case you used the impact and strip the screws in the frame, wood filler does a nice job of fixing that...I know a "guy" who did it...

[@zupmeoff]

You can adjust the latch? 🤔 I never realized that 🤣

[@eternalfizzer]

Cutting off the tip of the screw is removing the wedge that splits the grain.

[@BobbySoria-e8t]

I install door hardware everyday for my day job, to keep the door for rattling you always want to adjust the strike plate by moving it back a little, yes you can bend the tab but you never want to bend that too much because it just looks unprofessional, so moving that strike plate back and the cutting around and chiseling out the excess is the way to go.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

That’s an excellent tip, thanks Bobby.

[@christines1924]

BEAUTY!! good demo. Just changed out door mech to TouchPad and that was a trip. Got to chisel out areas 😵‍💫 all good and it works!

[@babbubajwa11]

Do you have a hack if vanity knob screw gets rusty and not opening?

[@stevestevenson3252]

I am so glad I found this video. Huge help to me, didn't know I could slide it over to make it longer. I bought 4 different locks the past month thinking i was buying the wrong type lol.

[@danfrain1]

I bought a new lockset once before I learned that changing the key (up/down) orientation was as easy as it is. I don’t do enough of it that I can remember how, but I know it can be done.

[@Iconic_hamza]

Agreed, best video ❤

[@resecurelatch]

For what I have seen maintenance techs do in my almost 20 years in property maintenance, this one is common where they would just strike the latch with a hammer or channel locks. Then they wonder why the latch wont retract. Great advice for using a piece of wood to equal out the pressure. For anyone having an issue with their door latch or deadbolt, property maintenance or DYiers, there is a new solution that replaces Glue, Sticks, Puddy, or that ugly metal sleeve that goes over your door. ReSecure Latch sits INSIDE the door bore hole, alongside the latch, and the supplied screws thread into it. Works with many of the top brands like Kwikset, Defiant, Yale, and others. After watching the many videos Funny Carpenter has on DYi repairs, come check out how it works. Hopefully one day to have in inside box stores like Depot and Lowes.

[@BlkFireHawk427]

Where can I buy one of these. I have that problem and the sticks didnt work long. Can't find them on HD or lowes website.

[@HannaHunt-o4t]

I have a handle style. Everything seems to fit well, but when I go to put the screws in, they dont seem to reach enough. Could this be the depth of the hole/door is too long for the specific door handle I purchased?

[@peglamphier4745]

Dude, Thanks! My husband's out of town and I've got 6 knobs that just came in the mail for my basement build and I'm going to try to do them myself. After I get my two hours of floor tile grouting done.... It'll be more fun than grouting.

[@Denny_7782]

As a locksmith, I really appreciate these videos in regards to install technique. The sagging top hinge fix video is another favorite of mine so far. Thanks for the laughs AND tips!

[@GojiraY2Jake]

This has to be one of my favorite videos to explain how to install or fix something, it is so simple and the video is not 20 minutes dancing around what needs to be fixed. Thank you.

[@vashon100]

3:40 what is that type of door latch called, trying to find the circular type rather than rectangular type?

[@garybecker4490]

When i dont have a scrap of wood handy to push the latch in, i use a socket. Just like tapping in a bearing.

[@acdavis1980]

Definitely saved me on this one thanks for the helpful tips. I'm used to the 2 piece doors knobs.

[@RushMayo]

Painters tape helps hold the knob to the door while installing

[@RPmusic06]

Great video as always bud!!! installing door knobs here in the Netherlands is much easier and im glad 🤣 still some really great and useful tips bud, love the video!!! have a great weekend bud!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks Rushill, hope you have a great weekend to🍻🇨🇦

[@huyked]

I feel like a complete man now. I was only half complete with your other video: taking off a door knob. Thanks! Me, man. Roaaarrr. xD

[@BrockleeSwag]

Me struggling with lock then wondering what im going to do because it seems the handle doesnt fit. Then I find this video. "This part right here expands" Thanks a bunch was able to get it working just from that.

[@derekrobertson1548]

The point of the screw pushes the fibers of the wood apart causing spliting, when you remove the point the screw is actually severing the fibers just as a drill bit does. The same trick can also be applied to nails hence why the older type nails had a square end to them amd did not slit the board.

[@josephppopp7493]

Your a Saint, I wish, I saw this before my twenty doors. Fantastic instructions!!

[@shaniasteinmetz8255]

Hi! I was hoping you could explain how to replair and replace latches and knobs for old houses where people butchered the wood? Like theres a large hole from a long old fashioned latch and they put a small plate over it and didnt fill it in or anything?!

[@philipdanieljones9948]

I put oak doors on and that is a different ball game these have glass in aswell one mistake and your f**ked took me a hour and half each door very hard and the doors to hang and line up were a task because they were so heavy

[@TheCoolFilm]

Thank you, this was perfect information. I do have a trick on how to find the right areas to fit the 2 long screws into place; use a greasy pen to mark the center of the hole right on the door, this will guide you putting the knob in the right position. Once in, you can just wipe off these marks.

[@jasgarcha2841]

The reason cutting the screw works as drill and not breaking the wood is because of the formula area is inversely dependent on pressure. Less area of the screw that is the tip on the screw puts more pressure that breaks the wood and when the tip is cut the area becomes more and that eventually puts less pressure on the wood.

[@Chris.J.A.B]

Thank you. Question, just replaced handles not knobs. So much freeplay in handle. Is there a way to tighten or did I simply buy low quality?

[@jaredevildog6343]

Great tips. Thanks for another helpful video. Please keep em coming. 👍

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks buddy, 🍻🍻I appreciate the support!

[@johnburns2940]

Thanks dude clear and compelling delivery 👊

[@burtreynolds6163]

I love your videos! You don't waste time with silly introductions and "entertainment." Very helpful!

[@michelduron1217]

Attention au français qui regarde cette vidéo le mètre est gradué en pouces. Il faudra multiplier par 2,54 pour avoir les centimètres

[@karchata7123]

I thought you were about to say check out this video in reverse for removing the knob in 25 seconds😂😂😂

[@wendycol8354]

What do you do if the door shuts with tne mechanism in when you havent put on tbe handle? We can't figure out how to open the door. Mornings working so far.

[@gerry7139]

be careful. some backplates are screw-in. dont PRY. they might loosen counter clockwise or clockwise too.

[@yokanshree4621]

The only part I needed from this video 5:12 I just had to pull it back alitte to see

[@maplebob23]

Where did you get that latch? The only ones I can find have strike plates. It’s evil.

[@yourmasterrenovator86]

Amazingly helpful hints man! Specially manipulating the strick plate with screw driver!!! I didn't know this one. Thank you so much for teaching this. I'm grateful 🙏

[@kauaireed9006]

If you wanted to, could you put a deadbolt in that same hole instead of just a privacy lock knob thanks so enjoy your videos

[@diyamerican]

Nice, thanks I learned something.

[@MYMusicMYLove]

Is there antway to extend my latch bolt? It's shorter than my other one and my door isn't locking

[@0.sashaa]

thank u, my dad did 3:33 wrong he left the thing loose which caused my door to not close but now its all good😭

[@davidgibbons9595]

Excellent video! Thank you so much!

[@hermanmoreno9217]

Well said. Great job!

[@darrenstettner5381]

Omg! Thank you!!!! That part about the latch mechanism being adjustable is a detail I’ve just watched around 20 videos trying to find out. Everyone mentions that you need to set the jig to 2 3/8” or 2 3/4” but no one mentions anything about how tf im supposed to know which one. It’s such a tiny detail but as someone who knows nothing about this, it needs to be explained. Seriously fkin aggravating that so many tutorials left that one essential detail out. Thank you!!! Such a relief to finally have it explained. Fk all those other instructionals. They are all useless without that part.

[@sweetsushanna-ahh]

Excellent tips, love the hammer and board tip. I don’t have a drill but I may consider getting one. I haven’t changed a doorknob in a long time but I think I will change my front doorknob soon so appreciate all these tips.

[@JohnSmith-ef6rg]

Thank you.. do you have a link to the door knob? Looks very nice...

[@peterpumpkineater69656]

hell yea great video it helped me get it done in less then 5 minutes

[@maplebob23]

A broken doorknob really makes me hate doors.

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks Pete

[@jerrywielo2952]

What do you do when doors are slightly misaligned with their frame? I have brand new doors installed by the builder and can see that few of them are missing by a few millimeters and of course that is enough to not lock them up properly… all of them seems to be lifted, not sure if this is something every builder does because with the time doors will go down…(gravity always wins) do I need to tweak them on the hinges or reposition the plate? Thanks for the video!

[@chadclca1]

I’m usually right on the same page with all this guy’s methods, but I put my striker plate on last. I’m even skeptical enough at my age to screw in the top screw of the plate, check it, then if I’m happy finish it. It’s more common to see MDF jambs now, so if there are any adjustments to make, having the whole plate on puts you in that awful “just off the existing hole predicament.” I think I’m checking each door because painters either jamb the stop with dap, or they paint the door using those dang rebar chairs stands or sawhorses. Basically wetting an already extra absorbent particleboard door, tipping on its side and letting gravity make a nice little bow. Tapping stops around and moving the striker plate in and out is the price for a perfect click.

[@tedsobocienski787]

I agree. I usually put the striker plate on last. I attach with one screw to make sure the door catches properly. Many times I've had to raise or lower the plate and I don't want to make a lot of holes.

[@FiveFifteen]

Exactly what I needed, thanks! Except one piece.. I don't have a mortise for the strike plate. Do you have any tips on cutting that correctly? Thanks for all of your content.

[@juliea.]

Excellent, thank you.

[@lizzkopta]

Can you just, remove the latch plate from the new door knob? Or do you need to buy a special kind of latch plate-less knob? My doors are like the one you’re working on in this video, and I can’t find any door knobs for sale WITHOUT the latch plate. 😅

[@spystalker]

Most knob sets come with a removable latch plate so you can install with or without!

[@murdithmclean6044]

Excellent video. Saved me with the tip on the way that the insert has to be adjusted to the open position for privacy locks. This rescued me from bafflement when the lock didn't work and nothing in the instructions warned about this. Invaluable.

[@stankrajewski8255]

I have witnessed the quality of passage sets drop, and the prices for quality hardware drop to a very low bar. Take your time to test, test, test how your passage set and latch are functioning as you install them, no matter how much you have spent on the hardware.

[@tonyabishop7656]

I cant line up the two screws that connect the back faceplate /bolt and lock key thing....arghhh are there any tips , if i just line up one screw is that good enough lol ?

[@khalidsami8606]

good video. straight to the point.

[@reebokchelsea9591]

The latch when you switched to the round instead of the rectangle piece. Mine that I'm trying to change has the round in the door how do I pop it out so I can put new latch mechanism in? Having troubles!

[@johnwebb4499]

Your door knob is different than mine. It is taking me hours to figure out and I have instructions.

[@SimplyNicoleS]

Thank you so much! This video gave me the final piece needed to finish installation! I was just about to live with the fact that my door knob would never turn again😂

[@epiclight858]

How do you remove the driving latch?

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

I think I have a video on that on the channel.

[@nochin8783]

my problem is the back set has too much of a rectangle shape and wont fit in the round hole... i do not own a router

[@themeat5053]

Did you borrow that hammer from your kid?

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

😂🍻that’s my hammer for finish carpentry. I like it because it’s small.

[@charlesbuettner5717]

Where can I get the knob sets with the circular bolt? All my doors have that older system.

[@HendraG-nn1gi]

Thank you very much for this great video...

[@loxalot31]

Drive-in latches and bolts are a bad idea. Over time the hole they are in will get larger then the latch has excess movement which can cause damage to the lock and mechanism plus the door will rattle more and the strike will not line up correctly.

[@MarketLabBiz101]

Awesomeness,Thanks : )

[@SocialistDistancing]

I have on old exterior door that had a latch like that. It finally broke after decades and I could not find a replacement for it. I gave up and had to get one with a plate. I bought a ryobi jig to recess the plate. It was a bit of a challenge and maybe not the best or prettiest job but it works.

[@cb73]

Do you have a video for making the hole for the strikeplate?

[@huejanus5505]

I usually screw the striker plate on backwards, so it will sit flush, then i cut around it with a utility knife. This way it doesn’t move around when you’re outlining it.

[@trig]

Door Knobs, havent you guys heard of Archimedes?

[@paultech9385]

When you cut the end off it no longer acts like a wedge but more like an auger.

[@amatodellavechia6859]

Thanks for this video..I've installed many but never knew about that plastic adjustment thingy..nice tips for us dummies thanks again...finally got the knob to sit right...

[@alivc2458]

Appreciate your help, very informative video :) Thumbs up!

[@christinaroot5910]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

[@VM-oi3dk]

Totally different

[@hellcreekoutdoors]

Idk who put mine in but I can't get that thing out to save my life.

[@annettepilgrim9626]

THANK YOU.

[@richspring1]

Good, thoughtful vid work.. Thanks.

[@donnaskelcy]

Your videos are so awesome!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks a lot for the support! I'm glad you're enjoying them:)

[@walnutcontractors5661]

Like the strike plate tab trick - I'll have to try it out ! Keep physically sane we'd miss the weekly installments.

[@sandratofte2392]

Our doors have the rectangular plate around the latch on the edge of the door. Ours have square corners and the ones on the new door handles have rounded corners. Any suggestions for what to do?

[@charchar2375]

Now how do you remove that

[@KarinaPolicy]

Are you single? 🤤😍

[@skhalid6597]

Can you please share a link for door knob?

[@malanalan1]

My secret is to replace it with same brand

[@acreguy3156]

Well done, sir!!! Thanks.

[@sherrillyoung5220]

Thank you

[@EonSlumber]

This helps a lot. We’ve all done deadbolts and stuff but to see a pro is great.

[@johnbeswick6747]

GREAT information as always. Thanks

[@wm213207]

What’s the brand of the door know

[@christosv2291]

always a clear well produced video sir, thank you.

[@cyn9247]

Great video and tips for a newbie