Screws for latch set

[1190R]

Installing latch set that comes with two different types of screws for strike and face plates. Which screw typically goes into which plate? Omnia tech support has no clue.

 

[whateg01]

I usually replace the screws with longer ones that will reach the studs. While it doesn't really matter here, the shorter screws generally hold the bolt assembly in the door.

 

[cmandp]

I would put the longer ones in the striker (jamb side) as that will take all the force of anyone trying to open the door without turning the knob. The latch face plate really just retains it in the door and doesn't see much force in use.

Is this just an interior door?

 

[1190R]

I would put the longer ones in the striker (jamb side) as that will take all the force of anyone trying to open the door without turning the knob. The latch face plate really just retains it in the door and doesn't see much force in use.

Is this just an interior door?

Exterior door to garage

 

[The Cobbler]

shorter on the latch, longer on the strike plate

 

[jkuro]

As said above, replace with longer screws, 2 to 3 inch to get into the studs.

 

[The Cobbler]

It's not a locking set , it's a plain old passage set
longer screws are not really going to do anything.

 

[whateg01]

It's not a locking set , it's a plain old passage set
longer screws are not really going to do anything.

You can tell that from the strike plate? Impressive

 

[The Cobbler]

You can tell that from the strike plate? Impressive

not the strike plate, the latch trim plate, there's no cutout for a dead-latch as would be used if it was a key in knob

 

[The Cobbler]

this would be a trim for a dead-latch

 

[1190R]

It's not a locking set , it's a plain old passage set
longer screws are not really going to do anything.

Correct
See pic above with two bore holes for passage door latch set plus deadbolt