DIY Chatroom -  DIY Home Improvement Forum
    DIY Forum     DIY Blogs     Photos     Woodworking     Advertise     Contact Us  

CLICK HERE AND JOIN OUR COMMUNITY TODAY...IT'S FREE!
Go Back   DIY Chatroom - DIY Home Improvement Forum > Home Improvement > Windows and Doors

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 03-31-2012, 07:09 PM   #1
MarginallyQualified
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Winston-Salem NC
Posts: 2,553
Default

kwikset double key deadbolt removal


I got the two screws out but the bezel doesn't unscrew or pry off.
so, er, uhm... what's the trick?

thanks

TarheelTerp is offline   Reply With Quote
Join DIYChatroom.com

Join the #1 DIY Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

DIYChatroom.com - Are you about to start a new home improvement task and need some help? Do you need advise on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that DIY Chatroom is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally free.

Join DIYChatroom.com - Click Here
JOIN FOR FREE


Warning: The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death. DIYChatroom.com DOES NOT guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this site. Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any home improvement task!
Old 03-31-2012, 07:29 PM   #2
Member
 
Ironlight's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 701
Default

kwikset double key deadbolt removal


Quote:
Originally Posted by TarheelTerp View Post
I got the two screws out but the bezel doesn't unscrew or pry off.
so, er, uhm... what's the trick?

thanks
The whole thing should just fall right out. The bezel is held in by the cylinder. At least that is how every two-key deadbolt I've ever seen is.

Are you sure it's not stuck to the paint on the door?

Ironlight is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-31-2012, 08:01 PM   #3
MarginallyQualified
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Winston-Salem NC
Posts: 2,553
Default

kwikset double key deadbolt removal


Quote:
Originally Posted by Ironlight View Post
Are you sure it's not stuck to the paint on the door?
Nope; no paint on the lock at all and the bezels do spin.

Quote:
The whole thing should just fall right out.
At least that is how every two-key deadbolt I've ever seen is.
That's what I was expecting too.
When I was a younger man I'd have just jumped right in...
thought asking before getting out the hammer was wiser.
TarheelTerp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2012, 07:46 AM   #4
MarginallyQualified
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Winston-Salem NC
Posts: 2,553
Default

kwikset double key deadbolt removal


bump.

Anyone know what is going on with these (two) deadbolts?
How do I get them to come apart?
TarheelTerp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2012, 07:55 AM   #5
the Musigician
 
DangerMouse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: I'm right here!
Posts: 10,404
Default

kwikset double key deadbolt removal


How about photos?

DM
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Click
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
to see some of my original magic tricks and trick boxes!
DangerMouse is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2012, 01:40 PM   #6
MarginallyQualified
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Winston-Salem NC
Posts: 2,553
Default

kwikset double key deadbolt removal


For those who may come along in the future...
or if the search engine actually gets you to this thread:

After the two little screws next to the key slot are removed...
pry off the quarter sized trim plate those screws go through.
Beneath *that* plate are the screws that actually hold it all together.
TarheelTerp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2012, 01:48 PM   #7
Member
 
Ironlight's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 701
Default

kwikset double key deadbolt removal


Evil!
Ironlight is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2012, 03:23 PM   #8
Moderator
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 8,775
Default

kwikset double key deadbolt removal


If you don't mind, TT, I'll throw this in for searchers landing here also.

If an egress (usually front entry) door, no key allowed per code in case of fire:

"R311.2 Egress door. At least one egress door shall be provided for each dwelling unit. The egress door shall be side-hinged, and shall provide a minimum clear width of 32 inches (813 mm) when measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees (1.57 rad). The minimum clear height of the door opening shall not be less than 78 inches (1981 mm) in height measured from the top of the threshold to the bottom of the stop. Other doors shall not be required to comply with these minimum dimensions. Egress doors shall be readily openable from inside the dwelling without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort." From: http://publicecodes.citation.com/ico...011_par001.htm

Thanks, Gary

__________________
Clothes taking longer to dry?
Clean the dryer screen in HOT water if using fabric softener sheets.
They leave a residue that impedes air-flow, costing you money.
Clean the ducting in the last six months? 17,000 dryer fires annually!
Gary in WA is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


-->
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Double Keyed Deadbolt Lock stuck in locked position hubbard Building & Construction 17 07-23-2012 03:28 PM
Double switch wiring rockclimber Electrical 18 03-18-2012 11:13 PM
Changing A Double Switch to a single pole switch and a dimmer switch loydbrahn Electrical 0 11-09-2011 12:00 AM
double pole breaker + outlets / x10 BlueBSH Electrical 0 09-09-2010 01:44 PM
Lead paint removal Luken8r Painting 3 05-15-2008 08:05 PM


Top of Page | View New Posts


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:59 PM.


© 2003 - 2010 The Building Network LLC