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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a key element of your home's decor. A new handle can bring your home's decor and interior modern.

Over time, your door knobs may become stiff or even break. These are indicators that it's time to change them. This guide will help you choose the correct door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your home and make it easier to open and close them. They come in a variety of colors, finishes, and styles to match your decor. If yours are starting to appear worn or you just want to upgrade replacing them is simple and can be completed in a couple of steps.

You need to locate the spindle, or shaft through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that can be used with a screwdriver to remove the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole where can be used with the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. When you press the pin, the latch mechanism releases and lets you pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hand Remove the knob and replace it. Be sure to align it properly and test to see that the latch is working properly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the rod for latching over the hole in the door and interlock it 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 homeowners opt for a brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a sleek and contemporary appearance. This will match their other furniture. Others prefer a more rustic style, which pairs well with rustic-styled rooms. If you have a member of your family with mobility issues, you might want to choose a lever style or rim lock that requires less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are two major issues that have led to the creation of innovative new handle designs, such as ones that can be operated with the forearms of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds your door handle open can wear out from age and 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 handle you choose the latch may be a separate piece or an integral part of the knob. In any case, you'll follow the same process to remove and replace. It's simple to take off the old latch, particularly if you have a door handle with a "magic" button. It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is what you have to press to pop the latch out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle isn't equipped with this magical button, the first step is to remove any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver. Some have a slot in which you can insert your screwdriver. Other handles simply snap off.

Next, you will want to loosen the two machine screws that secure the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp point and you'll have to store them in a safe location to reuse them in later steps. After these screws are removed you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and set it aside.

You can now begin installing the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware supplied. Make sure the square pin on the inside of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers of the door handle. Then push the exterior latch plate on and secure it using the provided screws.

Strike  upvc door handles  of the most common reasons to replace the door handle is that it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is often due to incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, such as an unbalanced strike plate that is too small or has moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb over time. This simple fix allows you to replace your old strike plate with a longer, new one that will give you better security and will keep your door shut.

Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the latch bolt to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it means that the door isn't latching because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door, you may be able to simply attach the new strike plate into the existing one using the screws that come with it. It is possible that you will need to drill holes first and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a tight fit. If this is the case, be cautious not to chisel too hard or you'll ruin the strength of your doorjamb.

Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the lock a stronger grip on the doors and will require more force to open them. It usually requires two larger screws to fix the strike plate in the frame of the door. It is necessary remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one.

This hard-to find strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with an extremely thick. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. This kit includes wood screws as well as machine screws, allowing you to pick the right hardware for your requirements. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed tip and machine screws have a blunter tip.