Exterior Door Strike Plate Adjustment

The problem of a door not latching is commonly caused by a misaligned strike plate so the first thing you have to do is to check the strike plate first for alignment.

Exterior door strike plate adjustment.

The holes and strike plate must be correctly positioned for the door to close properly. On the latch side of the jamb a strike plate is positioned over a hole in the jamb. When you close the door the lipstick transfers to show if the latch is hitting the strike plate too high too low or just right. Gatehouse steel entry door strike plate.

This fix a latch strike plate repair kit is constructed this fix a latch strike plate repair kit is constructed of stamped steel and white plastic components and it comes in a brass plated finish. Beginning to make sure the door will latch properly. Check where the latch on the door hits the strike plate on the frame. How to adjust a door knob strike plate.

Have a door out of alignment due to settling. The stripped hole repair kit from king s original ha. A door strike plate attaches to the latch side door jamb. If the latch won t spring into the strike plate photo 1 observe whether it hits the plate at the top or bottom.

This kit can be used to easily repair a door that fails to latch when it is closed. First try tightening the screws in both the handle and the striker plate. Moving the strike plate should not be needed most of the time. Before you attempt to adjust the strike plate make sure the door does not need to be adjusted.

For pricing and availability. Need to drill a new hole really close to the original one. The kit includes a strike plate for use with a 1 3 8 in. The family handyman suggests covering the strike plate with masking tape and smearing lipstick on the latch.

T interior door and another for a 1 3 4 in. Luckily this is an easy fix and all that you need is a screwdriver small chisel hammer and a pencil or marker. On an exterior door there is often a dead bolt lock as well. It has a round or square hole that the door latch bolt fits into when you turn the knob and close.

Gatehouse 1 1 4 in w x 3 5 8 in l oil rubbed bronze mini high security deadbolt strike.