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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 will bring your home's decor up to date.

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

Door Knobs

Door handles can enhance the aesthetics of your home while also making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles that will complement your decor. If yours has begun to show signs of wear or require an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a few simple steps.

The first thing to find is the shaft or spindle through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that you can access with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that hold the upvc window handle replacement in place. Some have a tiny slot, or hole, that you can press a spring-activated detent pin with a flathead. This pin releases the latch mechanism, and lets you to pull or push the knob.

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

After replacing the knob, put the rod for latching over the door's hole and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned, then tighten the latch plate screws.

Some prefer a smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware for modern, sleek design that is a perfect match for other furniture in their homes. Some people prefer a rustic style that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have one of your family members with mobility issues, you might prefer an rim or lever lock that requires less pressure to operate.

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Latch

The latch that holds the door handle open will wear down over time. It is easy to change the latch on your door handle. This will result in a big difference in how it opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of handle you have the latch could be part of the knob itself or it could be an independent piece that is attached to the door. In any case, you'll follow the same procedure for removing tilt and turn window handles replacing. It's easy to remove the old latch, particularly in the case of an entry handle that has a "magic" button. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob, is what you will need to press in order to remove the latch of the handle.

If your handle doesn't have this magic button you'll have to take off the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed by using a screwdriver to pry them off of the handle. Some have a slot in which you can place your screwdriver, whereas others just snap off.

Then, unscrew the machine screws that secure the latch and the plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep these screws with a pointed tip in a safe location to be able to reuse them in the future. After the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Install the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door, and secure it using the provided hardware. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and aligns with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then, push the outside latch plate onto and secure it using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle when it is loose or does not lock properly. This is usually due to incorrectly aligned parts of the latching mechanism, such as a strike plate that is too small or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb over time. This project lets you replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which will offer better security for your door and will keep it closed.

To determine if the issue is caused by the strike plate, apply some lipstick or a similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole this indicates that your door won't latch because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate is likely to have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

You may be able simply to install the new strikeplate in the existing one using the screws that come with it, depending on the door you have. However, you may need to drill holes first, and then chisel some of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, be careful to not chisel out too much wood 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. It usually requires two longer screws to anchor the strike plate in the door frame. You'll need remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one.

This strike plate is made to work with antique rim locks, and it's made from sturdy solid brass in an extremely thick. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws so you can select the appropriate hardware to suit your needs. Make sure to note that wood screws have a sharp tip, while the machine ones are more blunt.