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How to Replace Door Handles

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

As time passes, your knobs for your doors can begin to feel stiff and even break. These are indications that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you choose the best door handle replacement for your home.


Door Knobs

Door handles add to the aesthetics of your house while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a wide range of colors, finishes and styles that will complement your decor. If yours have started to show signs of wear or require an upgrade, you can change them in just a few easy steps.

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

Once you have access to the shaft or spindle take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening the set screws.

After replacing the knob, hold the rod for latching 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 tighten the screws for the latch plate.

Some people opt for the smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware to give it an elegant, modern look that is a perfect match for other furniture in their homes. upvc door handle repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk prefer a more rustic style, which pairs well with spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have someone in your family with mobility issues, you may want to choose a lever style or rim lock that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control are key considerations in the development of new handle designs. For example some handles can be operated using an arm.

Latch

The latch that keeps your door handle open can wear out from age and use. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will result in a big difference in how it opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of knob you are using depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob itself or it could be an individual piece attached to the door itself. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and reinstalling will be used. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially in the case of doors with a "magic" button. The button is located on the left 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 isn't equipped with this magical button, the first step is to remove any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed by using a screwdriver to pry them off the handle. Some have a small hole inside that you can put your screwdriver, whereas others simply snap off.

Next, you will want to unscrew 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 reuse them in later steps. After the screws have been removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

Now you can start on the new latch. Install 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 interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism inside the handle and is aligned with the other screw holes in the handle. Then push the exterior latch plate on and secure it using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons for replacing the door handle is because it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually due to misaligned parts in the latching system, for example a strike plate that is too small or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This easy project allows you to replace your old strike plate with a new, longer one that can provide greater security and keep your door closed.

To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply lipstick or similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below your strike plate hole, it indicates that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate is likely to have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

Depending on your door depending on the door, you might be able to screw the new strike plate into the existing one, using the screws included with it. However, you may need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel out some of the wood to ensure it's a snug fit. If this is the case, be cautious not to chisel too deeply or you could damage the strength of your doorjamb.

You could also try installing a new box strike plate that will give the lock a stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two longer screws to anchor the strike plate into the frame of the door. It is necessary remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one.

This hard-to-find strike plate is designed to be used with antique rim locks and is made of durable solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. This kit comes with wood screws as well as machine screws, so you can select the appropriate hardware for your needs. Just remember that wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine screws are more blunt.