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How to Replace Door Handles

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

Over time your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff and even break. These are indications that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you choose the correct door handle Replacement Door handles for your home.

Door Knobs

The double glazed handles on your doors will improve the look of your home and allow you to open and close them. They are available in a variety of colors, finishes, 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 few easy steps.

The first thing you need to find is the spindle or shaft through the knob's attachment to the door. Some have a small hole that you can insert the screwdriver with a small diameter to remove the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a thin slot or hole that you can use to 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 ahold of the spindle or shaft, take off the composite door handles knob and replace it with the new one. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening new set screws.

After replacing the knob, place the rod for the latch into 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 screws for the latch plate and tighten them.

Some homeowners opt for a brushed or smooth metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary style. It will complement the furniture they have. Others prefer a more rustic look that is a good match for rustic-styled rooms. If you have members of your household who have mobility issues You might want to consider choosing the rim lock or lever style door knob, which require less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are key issues that have led to the creation of new designs for handle handles like those that can be operated using the forearms of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the door handle open may wear out as time passes. Changing out the old latch to make room for the new handle is an easy DIY task and it can make a big change in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you have 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. In either case, the same process for removing and reinstalling will apply. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially when you have doors with a "magic" button. The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob is what you will have to press to pop the latch out of the handle.

If your handle does not have this button the first step is to remove any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver in order to remove them off of the handle. Some have a slot where you can put your screwdriver, while others just snap off.

Next, you will want to loosen the two machine screws that hold the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp point and you'll have to store them in a secure location to reuse them in later steps. Once the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and mechanism from the hole and set it aside.

Now you can start on the new latch. Insert 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 the interior of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle, and that it lines up with the other screw chambers inside the door handle. Then, push the exterior latch plate onto the handle and secure it with the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

It is typical to replace a door handle if it feels loose, or isn't locking properly. This is often caused by misaligned components in the latching mechanism, for example a strike plate that's too small or shifted upwards or downwards on the doorjamb over time. 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 some lipstick or a similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. 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 over the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

It is possible to screw the new strikeplate into place over the old one using the screws that come with it, depending on the door handle replacement. You may need to first drill holes and then chisel the wood to ensure a perfect fit. If this is the case, be careful to not cut too much wood or you could damage the integrity of the doorjamb.

You can also try installing a new box strike plate that will give the lock a stronger grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically it will require two longer screws to secure the strike plate to the door frame. To do this, you'll have to remove the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel out the wood to create space for the new one.

This hard-to find strike plate is made of solid brass and has a heavy-duty thickness. It's made to be used on antique rim locks. This kit comes with wood screws and machine screws so you can choose the right hardware to suit your requirements. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed tip, while machine screws are more blunt.