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How to Replace Door Handles

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

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

Door Knobs

Door handles enhance the appearance of your home, while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They come in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles to match your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or simply require an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be done in a few steps.

You must locate the shaft, or spindle, through which the knob is attached to the door. Some have a small hole that you can insert a narrow screwdriver into to release the set screws that hold the knob in place. Some have a small slot or hole through which allows you to press the spring-activated detent pin using flathead. When you press this pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and lets you pull or push on the knob.

Once you have access to the shaft or spindle, remove the old door knob and replace it with the new one. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure whether the latch works before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, place the latch rod in position over the door's hole and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are lined up then thread the latch plate screws and tighten the screws.

Some people opt for the smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware to give it modern, sleek design that matches other furnishings in their homes. Some prefer a rustic look that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have someone in your family with mobility issues, you might want to choose the lever or rim lock, which requires less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics have been the primary consideration for door handle design, other factors are becoming more important too. Accessibility and control of infections have been major considerations in the creation of new handle designs. For instance certain handles can be operated with the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds your door window handle repairs open can wear out from the wear and tear of use. The replacement of the latch to fit a new handle can be an easy DIY project and it can make a big difference in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you have the latch could be part of the knob itself, or it might be an independent piece attached to the door itself. In either case, the same process to remove and install will be used. The process of removing the old latch of the way is relatively simple particularly if your door handle is equipped with what's called a "magic button". The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob is what you need to press in order to remove the latch of the handle.

If your handle does not have this button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver in order to remove them off of the handle. Some have a small hole inside that you can put your screwdriver through, while others snap off.

The next step is to unscrew the two machine screws holding the latch and the inner plate to the Victorian door handle handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp point You will have to store them in a secure location to reuse them in subsequent steps. Once the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and place it in a safe place.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the 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 upvc handle window. Then, secure the exterior latch plate with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle if it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to incorrectly aligned parts of the latching system, for example a strike plate that is too small or has moved upwards or downward on the doorjamb as time passes. This project allows you replace upvc window handle your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which will offer greater security for your door and keep it closed.

Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the bolt for the latch to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is lower than your strike plate hole, it indicates that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate is likely to have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

It is possible to install the new strikeplate in the one you have already installed by using the screws supplied with it, depending on the door you have. You may have to drill holes first, and then chisel the wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case, be careful not to cut too deeply or you could ruin the integrity of your doorjamb.

You can also try installing a new strike plate that gives the lock a much more secure grip on the door and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two longer screws to fix the strike plate into the frame of the double glazed door handle. You'll need remove the previous strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a heavy-duty thickness. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. It comes with wood screws and machine screws, so you'll have the correct equipment for your task. Just remember that wood screws have a pointy tip, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.