How do you enlarge a strike plate hole?
The strike plate can be changed to fix the problem.Cut out the center with one layer of masking tape across the strike plate.The strike plate should be removed before the strikers plate.The strike plate has a pocket tab.
How do you cut a hole in a strike plate?The strike plate should be centered on both lines.Use a utility knife to score around the plate.Using a sharp 1-inch-wide chisel, cut a series of parallel lines into the jamb, staying within the scored lines and holding the chisel to the wood.
The strike plate needs to be removed from the doorjamb.Align the strike plate over the screw holes in the wood to make sure the curve of the plate is facing the right way.Put the new strike plate in place.
A strike plate is a metal plate that has a hole in it for the bolt of the door.The strike plate protects the jamb against the force of the bolt and increases security in the case of a jamb made from a softer material.