If you do not have a deadbolt on the door place it about three to six inches above the door handle.
How to install a chain lock on metal door.
I m tring to install a chain lock on the inside of my home.
Position it about 3 to 6 inches above the deadbolt on your door.
Move the fixed peg portion on the door face where the swinging arm easily.
I ve tried millions of things to get a hole in the steel door.
Install a deadbolt lock to a steel door with help from a home improveme.
For the door side screws with a length1 8 to1 4 shorter than the thickness of the doorwill give the most strength.
This is the part that is not attached to the chain.
As da01 mentioned a good 12 volt drill should manage this just fine if you are using a drill bit designed for metal.
Position the lock with the swinging arm portion on the door frame near the edge with the arm extending over the door.
A door chain lock is an additional lock to the standard deadbolt and door handle locks that may already be on your door.
Tape up the template for the lock plate.
I have had metal doors on my last three houses and all were easy to drill.