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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles that you have in your home are an important part of the interior design. A new handle will bring your decor and space modern.

Over time your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff, or break. These are signs that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you pick the appropriate replacement door handles; recommended you read, door handle for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the look of your home and make it easier for you to open and shut them. They come in a variety of colors, finishes and styles that will complement your decor. If yours are starting to appear worn or just need an upgrade replacing them is simple and can be done in a few steps.

You'll need to find the spindle, or shaft through which the knob is connected to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can put an incredibly small screwdriver to remove the set screws holding the knob in place. Some have a slot or hole that you can use the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. This pin releases the latch mechanism and lets you to pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hand, remove the old knob and replace it. Make sure you align it properly and verify that the latch is working properly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, place the rod that is attached to the latch over the hole on the door. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are lined up, then thread in the latch plate screws and tighten them.

Some people prefer a brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a modern and sleek style. It will complement their other furniture. Some people prefer a rustic look that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have members of your household with mobility limitations You might think about a rim lock or lever-style door knobs that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles for upvc windows. Accessibility and control of infections are two major issues that have led to the development of new and innovative designs for handles like those that can be operated with the forearm of a person.

Latch

The latch that keeps your door handle open is prone to wear and tear due to age and use. 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 either case, you will follow the same procedure to remove and replace. It's simple to remove the old latch, particularly when you have a door handle with a "magic" button. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob, is what you have to press to pull the latch out of the window handle replacement.

If your handle does not have this magic button you will need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed by using a screwdriver in order to remove them off of the handle. Some have a slot in which you can place your screwdriver. Other changing window handles simply snap off.

Next, you will want to loosen the two machine screws that secure the latch and the plate to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a sharp tip You will need to keep these in a safe location to reuse them in subsequent steps. Once the screws are removed you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and set it aside.

You can now begin working on 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 the inside of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers of the door handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

It is typical to replace a door handle because it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually due to malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too small or has moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb as time passes. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will offer better security for your door and ensure it stays closed.

Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the latch bolt to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole this means that your door won't latch due to the fact that the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

Depending on the external door handles you have You may be able to just install the new strike plate in place over the old one using the screws that come with it. However, you may need to drill holes first, and then chisel out some of the wood to make sure it's a good fit. If this is the situation make sure you don't be too rough with the chiseling process or you'll damage the integrity of the doorjamb.

Installing a new style box strike plate will give the lock a more secure grip on the doors and require more force to open the doors. It typically requires two longer screws to anchor the strike plate to the frame of the door. To accomplish this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one.

This hard-to-find strike plate is made to work with antique rim locks, and it's made from 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 for your requirements. Make sure to note that wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine screws are more blunt.