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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a key part of your home's decor. A new handle can bring your home's decor and interior up to date.

Over time the knobs on your door could become stiff or even break. These are signs it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you choose the right replacement door handle for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles add to the appearance of your home, while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They come in a variety of finishes, colors and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning appear worn or simply require an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be done in a couple of steps.

The first thing to do is locate the shaft or spindle through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can put a narrow screwdriver into to remove the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a tiny slot or hole through which allows you to press the spring-activated detent pin using flathead. When you press this pin it opens the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push on the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hand, remove the old knob and replace it. Align it correctly and check whether the latch works before tightening the set screws.

After you've replaced the knob, hold the rod for latching over the hole in the sliding door handles and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned, then tighten the screws on the latch plate.

Some people opt for the smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware for an elegant, modern look that complements other furniture in their homes. Some people prefer a rustic design that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have members of your household who are unable to move You might be interested in the rim lock or lever knobs for doors that require less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are key issues that have led to the development of new and innovative designs for handles like those which can be operated by a person's forearm.

Latch

The latch that holds the window handle repairs of your door open will wear down over time. The replacement of the latch to accommodate a new handle can be an easy DIY task and can make a big difference in how your door opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of knob you have the latch could be a part of the knob or it could be an individual piece attached to the door. In either case, the same process to remove and install is applicable. It's simple to remove the old latch, especially when you have doors with a "magic" button. Located on the side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is the one you need to press to take the latch out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle doesn't have this magic button you'll have to take off the cover plates placed over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pry them off of the handle for patio door. Some have a slot where you can insert your screwdriver. Other upvc windows handles simply 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 shorter screws with a sharp tip You will need to keep these in a secure location to use them again in the next steps. Once these are off, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and put it away.

You can now begin working on the new latch. Insert the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door, and secure it using 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 in the door handle. Then push the exterior latch plate onto and secure it with the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons for replacing a door handle is because it feels loose or isn't locking Window Handles properly. This is usually due to malfunctioning parts of the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too short or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple fix allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, longer one that will provide better security and will keep your door shut.

To check if the problem is caused by the strike plate, apply lipstick or a similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole this indicates that your door won't latch due to the fact that the plate is too short. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate has likely been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

Depending on the victorian door handle you have, you may be able to install the new strike plate into the door over the old one with the screws that come with it. You may have to drill holes first, and then chisel some wood out to ensure a tight fit. If this is the case Be careful not to be too rough with the chiseling process or you'll damage the integrity of the doorjamb.

Installing a brand new box-style strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger hold on the doors and will require more force to open the doors. It usually requires two larger screws to anchor the strike plate in the frame of the door. To do this, you'll have to remove the current strike plate, then drill and chisel out the wood to create space for the new one.

This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and has a thick, heavy-duty. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. This kit includes both wood screws as well as machine screws, allowing you to choose the right hardware to suit your requirements. Be aware that the wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine screws are more blunt.