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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a crucial 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 may become stiff, or even break. These are signs that it's time to replace them. This guide will help choose the best door handle Replacement door handles for your home.

Door Knobs

Door double glazing windows handles enhance the look of your house while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a range of colors, finishes, and styles to match your decor. If yours is beginning appear worn or simply require an upgrade replacing them is simple and can be done in just a few steps.

The first thing to do is locate the spindle or shaft through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that can be used with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a tiny slot, or hole, that you can press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using a flathead. 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 off the door knob and replace it with the new one. Be sure to align it properly and then verify that the latch functions properly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the rod that is attached to the latch over the hole on the door. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then tighten the latch plate screws.

Some people prefer an brushed or smooth metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek look. This will match their other furniture. Others prefer a more rustic design that is a good match for farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have someone in your family with mobility issues, you may prefer the lever or rim lock that require less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics have traditionally been the primary consideration for door handle design, other factors are increasingly being considered too. Accessibility and control of infections have been major considerations when it comes to developing new handle designs. For instance some handles can be operated with the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open will wear down as time passes. Switching out the old latch to accommodate a new handle can be an easy DIY project and can make a big difference in how your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you use the latch can be a separate piece or a part of the knob. In either case, you'll need to follow the same steps to remove and replace. Removing the old latch of the way is relatively simple 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 the one you need to press to pull the latch out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle doesn't have this magic button you'll have to take off the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed using the help of a screwdriver. Some have a slot in which you can put your screwdriver, whereas others just snap off.

Then, loosen the machine screws that attach the inner plate and latch to the door handle. It is important to keep these shorter screws with an angled tip in a safe place so that you can reuse them in the future. After the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and mechanism from the hole and put it aside.

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

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons for replacing a door handle is because it feels loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually due to misaligned components in the latching mechanism, for example a strike plate that's too short or moved up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will offer greater security for your door and keep it shut.

To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply lipstick or similar marking material on the latch bolt. Close the door, and then try to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate's hole, it indicates that the plate is too small and the upvc door handle replacement 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.

You may be able simply to install the new strikeplate in place over the old upvc window handles one using the screws included with it, based on the door you have. However, you might need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel some of the wood to ensure it's a good fit. If this is the situation, be careful to not chisel out too much wood or you'll damage the strength of the doorjamb.

Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the lock a more secure grip on doors and require more force to open the doors. It typically requires two longer screws to anchor the strike plate to the mila door handles frame. You'll need remove the previous strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate is made of solid brass and has a heavy-duty thickness. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. This kit includes wood screws as well as machine screws so you can select the appropriate hardware for your requirements. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip and machine screws have a blunter tip.