Can't find replacement strike plate


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Old 02-04-15, 06:21 PM
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Can't find replacement strike plate

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We just had a new door installed and due to a miscommunication, the contractors installed the old strike plates for the old door rather than new ones we had set aside. The problem is that the old ones look like crap (see pics) and the jamb was cut to the length of the old strike plates (2 1/2") so the new 2 1/4" long strike plates we have don't cover the strike plate impression.

We went up to the hardware store to find a 2 1/2" long strike plate but I can't find them for sale anywhere, including online. Any ideas? What would it take to clean up the old strike plate?

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Old 02-04-15, 06:54 PM
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Try your local locksmith. We are frequently called out to replace a broken lockset where replacing the strike plate is unnecessary, or to install an electric strike, both cases resulting in surplus strike plates of all sizes and finishes. Knowing they're worth a few bucks, we save them until we fill a box with 75 or 100 then throw out 90% of them.

If you find a smithy that serves commercial as well as residential customers, he will have the larger 4-7/8" commercial strike plates as well, which, although requiring additional mortising, will give you more security, as well as cover up the old mortise.

Since these plates are virtually all surplus, don't pay more than $3 or $4 USD ea.
 
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Old 02-04-15, 07:59 PM
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Sure looks like someone have already had an issue with that plate getting it to catch and tried to move it out instead of moving the stop moulding or it was mortared over size to begin with.
Main reason I think that is how crooked the screw is.
Moving it a small amount does not work because the hole for the screw blows out and will not hold.
Remove the plate, prime and paint the area, install new plate, but predrill new holes for longer screws that are straight.
 
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Old 02-05-15, 11:12 AM
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looks a lot like the Meroni strike plate....PM me if you need one....they are cheap (probably cost more to ship)
 
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Old 02-05-15, 11:45 AM
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I have one that is 58mm long....will that do?
 
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Old 02-05-15, 01:05 PM
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I think the 2-1/2" plates were an older standard (in USA), as the residential standard now seems to be 2-1/4" (57mm). There's a small commercial strike (called a "T" strike) that measures 2-3/4" but the "ramp" area is smaller so it won't work for you. So we're back to using a standard 4-7/8" commercial plate, as previously described.
 
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Old 02-05-15, 06:54 PM
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I can get a T strike that is 69mm long. I guess you could modify it, if needs be
 
 

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