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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles for doors are an essential part of the decor of your home. A new handle can transform your space and bring your decor up to date.

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

Door Knobs

Door handles add to the aesthetics 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 complement your decor. If yours has begun to show signs of wear or require an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a couple of simple steps.

You'll need to find the spindle, or shaft, through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that you can access with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that keep the handle in place. Others have a thin slot or hole where can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. The pin opens the latch mechanism, and lets you pull or push the knob.

After you have gained access to the spindle or shaft, take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Make sure to align it properly tilt and turn window handles check to ensure that the latch works properly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the latch rod over the door's hole. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then thread the screws on the latch plate and tighten them.

Some people choose an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a modern and sleek look. This will match their furniture. Some people prefer a rustic style that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have a member of your family with mobility issues, you may want to choose the lever or rim sash Lock Door handles that require less pressure to operate.

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

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open can wear down over time. Changing out the old latch to fit a new handle can be an easy DIY task and it will make a huge difference in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of knob you have depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob or it could be an individual piece attached to the door. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and installing is applicable. Removing the old latch of place is fairly easy particularly if your door handle has what's known as a "magic button". It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is what you need to press to pop the latch right out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle doesn't have this button, you'll have to take off the cover plates placed over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed with the aid of a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can place your screwdriver, while others simply snap off.

The next step is to unscrew the two machine screws that secure the latch and inner plate to the door handle. It is important to keep these screws with a pointed tip in a safe location so that you can reuse them in the future. Once the screws are removed you can remove the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and place it in a safe place.

You can now begin working on the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it lines up with the other screw chambers of the door handle. Then, push the outside latch plate on and secure it using the provided screws.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle when it feels loose, or isn't locking properly. This is usually caused by 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 project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will offer better security for your door and will keep it shut.

Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the latch bolt to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate's hole, it means that the plate is too small and the aluminium door handles won't latch. If the mark is above the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down on the doorjamb.

It is possible to put the new strikeplate in the existing one using the screws included with it, based on the door you have. However, you may need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel out some of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, you must be careful not to chisel too deeply or you could cause damage to the integrity of your doorjamb.

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

This difficult-to-find strike plate is made from solid brass and has an extremely thick. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. It comes with machine screws and wood screws, so you'll have the right equipment for your task. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip whereas machine screws are blunter.