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Interior door lock sizes.
Lock spacing the distance between two locks.
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Standard interior doors are available in prehung and slab styles.
In the united states there are two common backsets for residential door locks.
2 3 8 inches and 2 3 4 inches.
Prehung doors install easily as they include the jamb and frame providing a uniform appearance.
Good choice if the door and framing must be replaced.
The backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the 2 1 8 inch bore hole.
Slab doors are more economical as they can be mounted using the existing jamb and trim.
In most cases the door set which is inside of the door and controls the door latch.
Measure from the center of the door knob hole to the edge of the doorway to find the size of the door set.
The two most common are 5 1 2 and 6 from the centers of the two holes.
This guide will teach you about the different types of door locks to help you select the best door lock for your exterior entries and interior rooms.
When replacing locks the latch backset needs to match the holes bored in the door.
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