During your time working from home you’ve decided to install some beautiful French doors leading to your patio and for some extra security and safety, you’ve been contemplating the idea of installing surface bolts.
Surface bolts are versatile little pieces of hardware that can be installed in any door as a secondary security mechanism or as a primary locking method. These come in a variety of finishes and styles to either mix or match with the rest of your door hardware. Not only will these secure your French doors but will also add a decorative touch, enhancing the overall look of your doors.
Related: How to mix hardware finishes.
Top-selling surface bolts.
1. 102mm Satin Chrome Surface Bolt
2. 102mm Polished Chrome Surface Bolt
3. 102mm Florentine Bronze Surface Bolt
How to install surface bolts.
Materials.
- pencil
- tape measure
- drill
- drill bit
- surface bolts
Instructions.
Step 1. After finding the perfect surface bolts for your French doors, mark the position on the door and door frame where you want the bolt and the brackets to be placed. You can either place it on top of the top or the bottom.
Step 2. Install the brackets inside the door frame by drilling the screws in place.
Step 3. Position the bolt to match the bracket and do the same steps as you did with the bracket.
Step 4. Test the surface bolt by retracting the bolt and closing the bolt. If it’s working properly, you’re done.
At Ironmongery Experts, we also supply a variety of other door furniture to make your doors even more special. From cabin hooks to keep your French doors open to escutcheons, which will give your doors a neater appearance and reduce draughts. Contact our team today for more information about our door hardware.
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