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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles that you have in your home are an essential element of your decor. A new handle can elevate your home and bring your decor to the present.

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

Bifold Door handles Knobs

Door handles add to the aesthetics of your house while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They are available in a wide range of finishes, colors and styles that will complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade You can change them in just a few easy steps.

You'll need to find the spindle, or shaft through which the knob is connected to the door. Some 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 thin slot or hole through which you can use to press the spring-activated detent pin using flathead. When you press the pin it opens the latch mechanism and lets you pull or push on the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hands, remove the old knob and replace it. Check whether the latch works before tightening the new set screws.

After you've replaced the knob, hold the latch rod in position over the door's hole and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then thread the latch plate screws and tighten them.

Some people opt for a smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware to create an elegant, modern look that matches other furnishings in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic style that is a good match for farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have a member of your family with mobility issues, you may want to choose an rim or lever lock that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections are key issues that have led to the creation of new designs for handle handles including ones that can be operated using a person's forearm.

Latch

The latch that opens your door can wear out from the wear and tear of use. It is easy to change the latch on your door handle. This will make a big difference in how it opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of knob you have, the latch may be a part of the knob itself, or it might be an independent piece that is attached to the mila door handles. In either scenario, the same procedure to remove and install is applicable. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially when you have an entry handle that has a "magic" button. The button is located on the left side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is what you have to press to take the latch out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle isn't equipped with this magic button the first step is to remove any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pull them off of the handle. Some have a slot in which you can place your screwdriver. Other double glazed window handles just 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 point - you will need to keep these in a safe location to reuse them in subsequent steps. Once the screws are removed you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and put it away.

You can now begin installing the new latch. Insert 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 screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons to replace the door handle is because it feels loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually caused by malfunctioning parts of the latching system, for example a strike plate that is too short or has moved upwards or downward on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which can provide greater security for your door and ensure it stays closed.

Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the latch bolt to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate's hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is higher 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 one you have already installed using the screws that come with it, depending on the door you have. However, you might need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel out some of the wood to ensure it's a good fit. If this is the situation Be careful not to be too rough with the chiseling process or you may ruin the integrity of the doorjamb.

Installing a new style box strike plate will give the lock a more secure grip on the doors and will require more force to open the doors. Typically it requires two long screws to secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. You'll need remove the previous strike plate before drilling and chiseling the wood to create space for the new one.

This strike plate is designed to be used with antique rim locks and it's made from sturdy solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. This kit comes with wood screws as well as machine screws, allowing you to choose the right hardware for your requirements. Just remember that the wood screws have a sharp tip, while the machine ones are more blunt.