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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles in your home are an essential element of your design. A new handle can bring your decor and space up-to-date.

Over time the knobs on your door could become stiff or even break. These are indications that it's time to replace them. This guide will help choose the best door handle Replacement Door handles for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your home and make it easier to open and shut them. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors and styles that will complement your decor. If yours is beginning show signs of wear or just need an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be done in a few steps.

You'll need to find the spindle, or shaft, through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can use a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole where 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 the knob.

Once you have access to the shaft or spindle, take the knob off of the door and replace window handle it with the new one. Make sure to align it properly and then test to see that the latch works properly before tightening your new set screws.

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

Some people opt for a smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware to create a sleek, contemporary look that matches other furnishings in their homes. Some people prefer a rustic look that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have members of your household with mobility limitations You may want to consider choosing a rim lock or lever knobs for doors, which require less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door uvpc window handles. Accessibility and infection control have been major considerations when it comes to developing new handle designs. For example some handles for internal bifold doors can be operated with a person's arm.

Latch

The latch that opens your door can wear out from age and use. Changing out the old latch to accommodate an entirely new handle can be an easy DIY task and it will make a huge difference in how your door opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of handle you have depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob or it might be an independent piece that is attached to the door. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and installing is applicable. The process of removing the old latch of place is fairly easy particularly if your door handle has what is known as a "magic button". The button is located on the left side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is the one you need to press to pull the latch right out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle doesn't have this magic button the first step is to take off any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed using the help of a screwdriver. Some have a slot in which you can put your screwdriver. Other handles simply snap off.

Then, remove the machine screws that attach the inner plate and latch to the door handle. You'll need to keep these shorter screws with a pointed tip in a secure location so that you can reuse them later. After the screws are removed, you can remove the latch plate and mechanism from the hole and put it aside.

Now you can begin installing the new latch. Insert the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the mechanism for latching inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers inside the door handle. Then, push the outside latch plate onto and secure it with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons for replacing a 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 striking plate that's either too small or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will provide more security for your door and ensure it stays shut.

Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the bolt for the latch to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole, this indicates that your door isn't latching because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb.

You may be able simply to screw the new strikeplate into the old one by using the screws supplied with it, based on the door. However, you may need to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of the wood to ensure it's a snug fit. If this is the situation make sure you don't cut too much wood or you could damage the strength of the doorjamb.

Installing a new style box strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger grip on the doors and require more force to open them. Typically it requires two long screws that anchor the strike plate to the frame of the door. To do this, you'll have to remove the current strike plate and then drill and chisel away the wood to make room for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate was specifically designed to work with antique rim locks, and it's constructed of durable solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. This kit includes wood screws as well as machine screws so you can choose the right hardware to suit your requirements. Make sure to note that wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine screws are more blunt.