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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a crucial part of your home's decor. A new handle will bring your home's decor and interior up to date.

Over time your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you select the appropriate replacement upvc window handles door handle for your home.

door handle replacements Knobs

Door handles add to the look of your home while also making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors and types of window handles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade replacing them is simple and can be done in a few steps.

You'll need to find the shaft, or spindle, through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can insert a narrow screwdriver into to loosen the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole in which you can use a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. When you press the pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and lets you pull or push on the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hand, remove the old knob and replace it. Make sure you align it properly and then check to ensure that the latch functions correctly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, hold the rod of the latch over the door's hole and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned then tighten the screws on the latch plate.

Some people prefer an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary style. This will match the furniture they have. Some people prefer a rustic style that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have members of your household who have mobility issues You may want to consider choosing a rim lock or lever style door knob that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are two major issues that have led to the development of new and innovative designs for Handles for patio doors, such as ones which can be operated by the forearm of a person.

Latch

The latch that keeps your door handle open will wear out due to the wear and tear of use. Switching out the old latch to make room for a new handle can be a simple DIY job and it will make a huge change in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of handle you choose, the latch could be a separate piece or an integral part of the knob. In any case, you'll follow the same steps for removing and replacing. It's easy to remove the old latch, particularly in the case of a door handle with a "magic" button. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob is what you will need to press in order to pop the latch out of the handle.

If your handle doesn't have this button, you'll need to remove the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pull them off the handle. Some have a small hole in them where you can slide your screwdriver into, while others snap off.

Then, loosen the machine screws that secure the latch and the plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep these screws with a pointed tip in a secure location so that you can reuse them in the future. Once the screws are removed, you can remove the latch plate and mechanism from the hole and set it aside.

Now you can start on the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism in the handle and is aligned with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle because it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is often caused by malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, for example a strike plate that's too short or moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb with time. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will offer better security for your door and keep it shut.

To determine if the issue is caused by the strike plate, apply lipstick or a similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole it means that the door isn't latching because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is over the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down on the doorjamb.

It is possible to put the new strikeplate in place over the existing one by using the screws supplied with it, depending on your door. It is possible that you will need to first drill holes and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a perfect fit. If this is the case, be careful not to cut too hard or you'll cause damage to the integrity of your doorjamb.

Installing a new style box strike plate will give the lock a stronger grip on doors and will require more force to open the doors. Typically, it requires two longer screws that secure the strike plate to the door frame. To accomplish this, you'll need to remove the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel out the wood to create space for the new one.

This strike plate is specifically designed to work with antique rim locks and it's constructed of durable solid brass in an extremely thick. This kit comes with wood screws as well as machine screws, so you can choose the right hardware to suit your needs. Make sure to note that the wood screws have a pointy edge, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.