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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a key element of your home's decor. A new handle will elevate your home and bring your decor up-to-date.

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

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your house and make it easier for you to open and close them. They are available in a range of colors, finishes, and styles to match your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be completed in a couple of steps.

The first thing you have to do is locate the spindle or shaft through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can insert an incredibly small screwdriver to remove the set screws holding the knob in place. Some have a small slot or hole in which can be used with a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated pin called a detent. When you press the pin it opens the latch mechanism and lets you pull or push on the knob.

Once you have access to the shaft or spindle, remove the old door knob and replace it with the new one. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure whether the latch works before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the rod that is attached to the latch over the door's hole. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are lined up and then thread in the latch plate screws and tighten the screws.

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

Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections are key considerations in the creation of new designs for handles. For instance some handles can be operated with a person's arm.

Latch

The latch that holds your door handle open will wear out due to age and use. The replacement of the latch to accommodate an entirely new handle can be a simple DIY job and can make a big change in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of handle you have, the latch may be a part of the knob itself, or it could be an individual piece that is attached to the door. In any case, you'll follow the same steps for removing and replacing. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially when you have an entry handle that has a "magic" button. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob, is the one you'll have to press to pull the latch out of the handle.

If your handle doesn't have this magic button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed with a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can put your screwdriver, while others simply snap off.

Next, you will want to remove the two machine screws holding the latch and the plate to the door handle. You will need to store these screws with an angled tip in a secure 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 hole in the door and set it aside.

Now you can begin installing the new latch. Place the latch plate in the sliding door handles hole and secure it with the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin in the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and aligns with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then attach the latch's exterior plate with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons to replace a door handle is because it feels loose or isn't locking window handles properly. This is typically caused by incorrectly aligned parts of the latching system, for example a striking plate that's either too short or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb as time passes. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which can provide greater security for your door and will keep it closed.

To check if the problem is caused by the strike plate, apply lipstick or similar marking material on the latch bolt. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate's hole, this indicates that your door won't latch because the plate is too short. 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 screw the new strikeplate into place over the existing one using the screws that come with it, based on your door. It is possible that you will need to first drill holes and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a tight fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to chisel too much or you may ruin the integrity of your doorjamb.

Installing a new style box strike plate will give the lock a more secure hold on the doors and will require more force to open the doors. Typically, it requires two longer screws that secure the strike plate to the frame of the victorian scroll door handles. It is necessary to remove the old strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate was specifically designed to work with antique rim locks and it's constructed of durable solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. This kit includes both wood screws as well as machine screws, so you can choose the right hardware to suit your needs. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip and machine screws have a blunter tip.