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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles in your home are an essential part of the design. A new handle can bring your home's decor modern.

Over time the knobs on your door may become stiff, or even break. These are signs that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you select the appropriate replacement door handle for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your home and allow you to shut and open them. They come in a variety of colors, finishes, and styles to match your decor. If yours are starting to show signs of wear or simply require an upgrade replacing them is simple and can be done in just a few steps.

The first thing you have to do is locate the spindle or shaft through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some have a small hole that you can put a narrow screwdriver into to remove the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole that can be used with the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. When you press this pin it opens the latch mechanism and lets you pull or push the knob.

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

After replacing the knob, put the rod for the latch into the hole on the door. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then thread the latch plate screws and tighten the screws.

Some people opt for a smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware for a sleek, contemporary look that complements other furniture in their homes. Some people prefer a rustic design that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have someone in your family with mobility issues, you may want to choose an rim or lever sash lock Door handles that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections are the main issues that have led to the development of innovative new upvc window handle replacement designs like those which can be operated by a person's forearm.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open will wear down as time passes. It is simple to change the latch on your door handle. This will make an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes.

Depending on what kind of handle you choose the latch may be a separate component or a part of the knob. In either case, you will follow the same process for removing and replacing. It's simple to remove the old latch, particularly in the case of an entry handle that has a "magic" button. Located on the side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is what you need to press to pull the latch right out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle does not have this button, you will need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed using the aid of a screwdriver. Some have a small hole in them where you can put your screwdriver into, while others simply snap off.

The next step is to loosen the two machine screws that hold the latch and inner plate to the door handle. These are the screws with a sharp tip and you'll need to keep these in a secure location to reuse them in subsequent steps. After the screws are removed, you can remove the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole and put it aside.

You can now begin working on the new latch. Install the latch plate into the double glazing door handles hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin in the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism inside the handle and aligns with the other screw holes in the handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons for replacing a patio door handle replacement handle is because it feels loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to incorrectly aligned parts of the latching mechanism, such as a striking plate that's either too small or has moved up or down on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which can provide better security for your door and ensure it stays closed.

To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole, this indicates that your door isn't latching because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate has likely been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

You may be able simply to put the new strikeplate in place over the existing one using the screws included with it, depending on the door you have. It is possible that you will need to first drill holes and then chisel the wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the situation, be careful to not chisel out too much wood or you could damage the strength of the doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new box strike plate that provides the lock with a more secure grip on the door handle replacements and requires more force to open it. Typically, it requires two longer screws that secure the strike plate to the door frame. To accomplish this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel out the wood to make space for the new one.

This hard-to find strike plate is made of solid brass and has an extremely thick. It's made to be used on antique rim locks. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws, so you can select the appropriate hardware for your needs. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed tip, and machine screws have a blunter tip.