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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a crucial element of your home's decor. A new handle can bring your home's decor modern.

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

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your home and allow you to shut and open them. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles to complement your decor. If yours have started to show signs of wear or require an upgrade, you can replace them in a couple of easy steps.

You need to locate the shaft, or spindle, through which the knob is inserted to the Patio Door Handle Replacement. Some knobs have a small opening that you can access with an screwdriver to take out the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole where you can use a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. When you press this pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and allows you to pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hands Remove the knob and replace it. Align it correctly and check that the latch functions properly before tightening new set screws.

After replacing the knob, place the rod for the latch into the door's hole. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then thread the latch plate screws and tighten them.

Some prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware for modern, sleek design that is a perfect match for other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic design, which pairs well with farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have a member of your family who has mobility issues, you might want to choose a lever style or rim lock, which requires less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control are key considerations when it comes to developing new handle designs. For example, some can be operated using the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the door aluminium window handle open can wear down over time. It is easy to change the latch on your door handle. This will make huge differences in how it opens and closes.

Depending on what type of handle you are using, the latch could be a separate component or a component of the knob. In any case, you'll follow the same process to remove and replace. Removing the old latch of the way is relatively simple especially if the door handle has what is known as a "magic button". This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob is what you will need to press in order to pop the latch out of the handle.

If your handle does not come with this button, you will need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pull them off the handle. Some have a slot where you can place your screwdriver. Other handles just snap off.

Then, loosen the machine screws that secure the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a pointy tip and you'll have to store them in a secure location to use them again in the next steps. After these screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and set it aside.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Place the inside of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure the square pin on the inside 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 attach the latch's exterior plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

It is typical to replace a door handle because it feels loose, or doesn't lock properly. This is often caused by incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, like a strike plate that's too small or shifted upwards or downwards on the doorjamb with time. This project lets you replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which can provide more security for your victorian door handle and ensure it stays shut.

To determine if the issue is caused by the strike plate, apply some lipstick or a similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the upvc door locks and handles and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate's hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is higher than the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door, you may be able to attach the new strike plate into place over the old one using the screws that come with it. You may have to first drill holes and then chisel some wood out to ensure a perfect fit. If this is the case, be careful not to cut too hard or you'll damage the strength of your doorjamb.

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

This strike plate is specifically designed to work with antique rim locks and it's made from robust solid brass with a heavy duty thickness. It comes with wood screws and machine screws, so you'll have the correct hardware for your job. Make sure to note that the wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine screws are more blunt.