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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles of your home are an important part of the decor. A new handle can bring your home's decor up-to-date.

Over time, your knobs for your doors can begin to feel stiff and even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you select the correct door handle Replacement Door Handles for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles can enhance the appearance of your house while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They come in a variety of finishes, colors, and types to complement your decor. If yours is beginning begin to show signs of wear or simply require an upgrade replacing them is simple and can be done in a couple of steps.

You'll need to find the spindle, or shaft, through which the knob is connected to the door. Some have a small hole that you can put an incredibly small screwdriver to loosen the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole in which can be used with a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism and allows you pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle or shaft in your hands take the knob off and replace it. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening new set screws.

After you've replaced the knob, put the rod of the latch over the door's hole and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned then thread the latch plate screws and tighten them.

Some homeowners opt for an brushed or smooth metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary appearance. This will match their other furniture. Some people prefer a rustic design that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have family members with mobility limitations You might want to consider choosing an rim lock or a lever style door knob, which require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control have been key issues in the creation of new handle designs. For example certain handles for double glazed doors handle designs can be operated by a person's arm.

Latch

The latch that holds the patio door handle handle open will wear down as time passes. Switching out the old upvc window handles latch to fit a new handle can be a simple DIY job and will make a huge difference in how your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you have depending on the type of upvc window handle replacement you have, the latch may be part of the knob or it could be an individual piece that is attached to the door. In either case, the same process to remove and install will apply. It's simple to remove the old latch, especially in the case of an entry handle that has a "magic" button. Located on the side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is what you need to press to pop the latch right out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.

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

The next step is to remove the two machine screws that secure the latch and inner plate to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp tip - you will need to keep these in a secure location to reuse them in subsequent steps. Once these are off you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and put it away.

Now you can start on the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and aligns with the other screw holes in the handle. Then push the exterior latch plate onto and secure it using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons for replacing the door handle is because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to malfunctioning parts of the latching mechanism, such as a striking plate that's either too short or has moved up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple fix allows you to replace your old strike plate with a new, longer one that will provide better security and keep your door closed.

Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the bolt for the latch to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it means that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

You might be able to put the new strikeplate in place over the one you have already installed using the screws included with it, depending on your door. It is possible that you will need to drill holes first and then chisel some wood out to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case, be careful not to cut too much or you may ruin the strength of your doorjamb.

Installing a brand new box-style strike plate will give the lock a more secure hold on the doors and will require more force to open them. Typically it requires two long screws that secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. To do this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one.

This strike plate is designed to be used with antique rim locks, and it's made from robust solid brass with a heavy duty thickness. It comes with machine screws and wood screws, which means you'll have the right hardware for the job. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip and machine screws have a blunter tip.