Each type of lock is built differently but let s take a look at the anatomy of a typical door lock usually used in homes or light commercial buildings.
Upvc door lock mechanism diagram.
Diagram showing upvc door lock locking points common upvc door lock manufacturers below are some of our most commonly sold upvc door lock manufacturers you can identify your door lock through a name stamped on the brass strip or by the photos shown below.
We stock the most popular upvc door locks from over the last 30 years.
If you find your upvc door lock mechanism broken a technical expert might be the best person to call to sort the matter quickly and incurring minimal damage.
If your upvc door lock is broken and needs repairing we have the parts to replace your upvc door lock.
It s useful for any diy er to know how things around the home operate.
It can be quite a scary thought when your front or back doors stop locking correctly.
Measure the multi point door lock using the diagram below.
How to measure a multipoint door lock.
How to remove a multipoint lock out of a upvc or plastic door.
Euro cylinders are now one of the most common types of locks fitted to modern.
A euro cylinder lock is commonly fitted to upvc composite doors and is used with multi point locking systems and are also fitted to some mortice deadlocks and sashlocks on timber or aluminium doors.
Type of front door lock back door lock sometimes internal doors.
Multipoint locks have been primarily used on upvc doors although occasionally and more recently they re being fitted to timber and composite doors.
Especially if you can t get a locksmith to come out to fix your broken door you may have to be stuck in your home until you can get someone out to fix your door.
Understanding door lock parts.
The main parts of a door lock are the cylinder bolt box and strike plate.
There are many different brands on the market and identifying your replacement multipoint lock can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack.
How to open the door.
If you are new to buying replacement door lock mechanisms for upvc doors please take some time to view our identifying guide.
If your upvc door won t open or isn t closing as it should there could be a problem with the lock s spring mechanism.
If you need to repair that faulty upvc door lock mechanism we have a vast range of replacement upvc multipoint locks and upvc door locks.