Nonetheless doing it incorrectly can result in uneven gaps in the spaces around the.
Fitting a lock to a hollow door.
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Mortice latch or tubular door latch showing the latch casing the catch and door handle spindle insert.
Shake the door a bit to make sure it is secure.
Fit the wedge into the bottom of the door as close to the wall as possible.
When the door needs to be opened a door handle or sometimes a knob is turned which in turn is attached to the latch via a door bar or door spindle that runs through the latch.
In a solid wooden door it would be hollowed out for the lock body anyway with the outer frame of the door supporting the fixings so actually they are easier to fit as less hollowing out is needed.
How to fit a door.
Install a new custom fit hollow core door for your house.
In a hollow door the outer framework of the door is solid and will hold the fixing screws no problem.
Purchase a door stop or professional grade door wedge from a local hardware store or from an online retailer.