Really good you pointed out skipping the pre drilled holes in your video isn't a good idea! Not just for ease of installation but primarily to prevent splitting the wood. That just makes it easier for the bad guy to kick it in. Thanks for sharing this installation kit and including the link to it!
Lately we've had lot of news of people kicking in doors and doing home invasions. Happy to hear of such a product to help re-enforce my front door. Thanks for the videoo
That Door Armor kit comes with a square head bit. Also, you are supposed to use the hinge reinforcement plates on the bottom two hinges. If someone is kicking the door, the most force will be in the middle and bottom, not on the top.
The kit comes with top and bottom hinge protectors. You missed at around 6:30 he mentions he installed both. For vid purposes he only showed installation of top one.
@@NOYFB411 It makes absolutely no sense to install it on the top hinge. Your reply doesn't address my original comment. I watched the video. You should try understanding my comment.
I understood your comment. You're basically saying only need the lower hinge reinforced because that is where most force will be applied. I'm saying kit comes with both upper and lower protectors which makes sense.
I don't usually comment on videos but this I will have to say I thought was done really well, no BS no buy this product it was a full of information that anyone could understand and follow. I enjoyed watching and will check out your other video's.
Should the screws on the door side of the hinges be replaced with longer screws as well? If the door was kicked at the hinge, couldn't the stock short screws just pull out?
Very informative video. What about reinforcing hinges on the door with door wraps (similar to 2 wraps attached on the opposite side of door) or some other way? Wouldn't hinges just as easily break off from the door itself, if someone kicked the door where hinges are attached, thus making the hinge reinforcement only on the frame almost pointless? Are there hinge protectors for the door itself (other than using longer screws)?
Can the metal be painted to match a painted door? Would it need a special primer? We’ve got a dark blue/black painted front door with a white frame; was thinking I’d get the white kit and go straight over the sections that wrap the door/bolts itself with the leftover door paint.
How good are mini door shields? They don't apply any force to holding the door together and seeing as the screws are in the front any force applied is to the sides I would think they would bend if enough force is used I don't understand the physics of how that works
Can these specific kits be used with doors that open outwards? If so do I need to buy anything extra or do anything extra? Want to secure the door going from my house through garage.
I am seeing that smart locks are becoming extremely popular nowadays. Can you reinforce your front door if it has a smart lock? I looked at this video and your smart lock review video, but I am not able to find any videos on reinforcing front entrance doors that have smart locks on them. if it's possible, can you make a video? Please and Thanks.
I dint understand how the hinge guard is helping anything. No added screws 🤷🏻♂️ only 2 holding it. No one can access it while door closed. I just dont follow 😩
4 long screws to secure it and distribution of force across a bigger area. If you just put 4 long screw into the hinge, you'd be giving yourself a HUGE improvement but the screws are all very close together so in a forced entry the force is more concentrated on a smaller area. The hinge guard puts additional screws further out to spread the force making it even harder for forced entry. Of everything, they are in my opinion the least important so long as you are using longer screws in the hinges.
I would for two reasons. First, I wouldn't want to spit the jamb. Secondly, it can be difficult to get a 3.5-inch screw into a stud without a pilot hole. I wouldn't want to get it in most of the way and have it bind up.
As great a product this seems. It feels kind useless. If someone is willing to break down a door, they are just as likely to go through a window. So unless the windows are built proof, idk how useful this is
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Really good you pointed out skipping the pre drilled holes in your video isn't a good idea! Not just for ease of installation but primarily to prevent splitting the wood. That just makes it easier for the bad guy to kick it in. Thanks for sharing this installation kit and including the link to it!
Lately we've had lot of news of people kicking in doors and doing home invasions. Happy to hear of such a product to help re-enforce my front door. Thanks for the videoo
That Door Armor kit comes with a square head bit. Also, you are supposed to use the hinge reinforcement plates on the bottom two hinges. If someone is kicking the door, the most force will be in the middle and bottom, not on the top.
The kit comes with top and bottom hinge protectors. You missed at around 6:30 he mentions he installed both. For vid purposes he only showed installation of top one.
@@NOYFB411 It makes absolutely no sense to install it on the top hinge. Your reply doesn't address my original comment. I watched the video. You should try understanding my comment.
I understood your comment. You're basically saying only need the lower hinge reinforced because that is where most force will be applied. I'm saying kit comes with both upper and lower protectors which makes sense.
@@NOYFB411 I'm saying if you have three hinges, which you should, you put the protector on the middle and lower hinge, NOT the top one.
Most doors only have top and bottom hinges. Unless door is super heavy or very large. Two hinges most common.
I don't usually comment on videos but this I will have to say I thought was done really well, no BS no buy this product it was a full of information that anyone could understand and follow. I enjoyed watching and will check out your other video's.
Wow, thank you!
Agree. This was a great video!
Should the screws on the door side of the hinges be replaced with longer screws as well? If the door was kicked at the hinge, couldn't the stock short screws just pull out?
longer screws and dog bolts if possible
Very informative video. What about reinforcing hinges on the door with door wraps (similar to 2 wraps attached on the opposite side of door) or some other way? Wouldn't hinges just as easily break off from the door itself, if someone kicked the door where hinges are attached, thus making the hinge reinforcement only on the frame almost pointless? Are there hinge protectors for the door itself (other than using longer screws)?
Well done and easy to understand.
Thank you and thanks for watching.
If you have 3 inch screws on the hinge side in the door and frame why do you need the hinge guard?
Great video. Get a impact gun and the screws will be so easy.
Not supposed to use impact unless you want to strip screws.
@@donavonmacallister3101 Impact is the ONLY thing to use when installing any fastener.
Can the metal be painted to match a painted door? Would it need a special primer? We’ve got a dark blue/black painted front door with a white frame; was thinking I’d get the white kit and go straight over the sections that wrap the door/bolts itself with the leftover door paint.
love your video. that just what I need to do to all my doors. Now! I need to find someone to install it for me.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Welcome!
That striker plate looks and sounds like it's made out of aluminum siding. I hope that kit isnt expensive.
TY
How good are mini door shields? They don't apply any force to holding the door together and seeing as the screws are in the front any force applied is to the sides I would think they would bend if enough force is used I don't understand the physics of how that works
'What does the plate on the hinge sides do that the longer screws don't?
Longer the plate, the more screws, the more distributed the force should somebody try to kick it in.
Can these specific kits be used with doors that open outwards? If so do I need to buy anything extra or do anything extra? Want to secure the door going from my house through garage.
They cannot
Any recommendations for securing outward doors or products like door armor for it? @@LocksmithRecommended
I am seeing that smart locks are becoming extremely popular nowadays. Can you reinforce your front door if it has a smart lock? I looked at this video and your smart lock review video, but I am not able to find any videos on reinforcing front entrance doors that have smart locks on them. if it's possible, can you make a video? Please and Thanks.
You absolutely can. A smart lock has all of its hardware outside of the door. You should be able to drill screws in from the side. Happy installing.
it should be on the middle and bottom hinge, other than that everything looks good.
Thanks for the feedback!
You dont have to pre-drill if you use an impact driver, perfect tool for that task.
would these give extra protection on steel doors
They are meant to reinforce wood doors.
Can be used on steel doors too,I put them on 2of my doors and they're steel.
How about the hinges on the door itself, how can you protect them ???
Yes. We install the hinge cover plates in the video.
@@LocksmithRecommended - Yes,you installed the hinge cover plate on the frame but you did not covered the DOOR HINGE, why do you lie to me ?
@@LocksmithRecommended what a filthy liar
I dint understand how the hinge guard is helping anything. No added screws 🤷🏻♂️ only 2 holding it. No one can access it while door closed. I just dont follow 😩
4 long screws to secure it and distribution of force across a bigger area. If you just put 4 long screw into the hinge, you'd be giving yourself a HUGE improvement but the screws are all very close together so in a forced entry the force is more concentrated on a smaller area. The hinge guard puts additional screws further out to spread the force making it even harder for forced entry. Of everything, they are in my opinion the least important so long as you are using longer screws in the hinges.
No anti pick feature?
You can pick your nose, you can pick your friends, but you can't pick your friends nose...sometimes.
Do you pre-drill holes before installing the 3" screws?
I would for two reasons. First, I wouldn't want to spit the jamb. Secondly, it can be difficult to get a 3.5-inch screw into a stud without a pilot hole. I wouldn't want to get it in most of the way and have it bind up.
Yes you should
100% yes. Get a 3 inch drill bit to match the screw.
where is the link to the kit
What do you do if the gap between the door and frame isn't large enough for the plates?
You could chisel out for an 8" strike to make it flush, but on the door side, you're stuck.
Does the door itself need hinge protectors?
Hmmm. Need? The 3" screws are very helpful without, but a lot of kits come with them. 👍
Will this work on my rear door that is an out swing door?
The swing of the door is not important. But, if you have a French door, there are some additional pieces you will need to buy.
@@LocksmithRecommended I have french doors, what else do I need?
@@Karoorpa check out our article on how to secure French doors. www.acmelocksmith.com/blog/how-to-secure-french-doors/
Link doesn't work
Not on the Amazon Canada website. ;(
Search for Door Armor.
Made in the USA and comes with Robertson screws, which are commonly used in Canada. How strange.
Peter Robertson was the inventor
I'm glad because Robertson screws are great.
No test??? Dang
Get yourself a dewalt drill and you’ll never look back
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Get yourself any brand impact and you'll never wanna use that dewalt drill again
You would not believe the number of people who believe their doors are secure
My late husband thought putting an Iron Maiden on me would keep me secure.....FOOL ! ! !
Bad guys will be like ......."welp I guess I just gotta bust through the wall"
As great a product this seems. It feels kind useless. If someone is willing to break down a door, they are just as likely to go through a window. So unless the windows are built proof, idk how useful this is
Those 'door wraps' should be made longer.
It’s called a Robertson screw buddy. We use it in Canada. Honestly I don’t know why philips are even used. Utter trash.
Thanks!
@@LocksmithRecommended no no. Thank you for the wonderful video and tips!!! The little door wraps that go over the latch. What product did you use?
@@cbrboy17 They come with the door reinforcement kit we use from Door Armor. amzn.to/2W1Ummc