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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles that you have in your home are an important element of your design. A new handle will bring your home's decor up to date.

As time passes, 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 appropriate Replacement Door handles door handle for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles add to the aesthetics of your home, while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a variety of colors, finishes and styles that will complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade, replacing them is relatively easy and can be accomplished in a few steps.

You must locate the spindle, or shaft through which the knob is connected to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can put the screwdriver with a small diameter to loosen the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a small slot or hole that allows you to press the spring-activated detent pin using flathead. When you press the 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 hand Remove the knob and replace it. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure whether the latch works before tightening new set screws.

After you've replaced the knob, place the rod of the latch over the door's hole and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then tighten the latch plate screws.

Some people choose an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary style. This will match their other furniture. Some people prefer a rustic style that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have family members with mobility limitations You might want to consider choosing a rim lock or lever-style door knobs that require less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics have been the main consideration when it comes to door handle design, other factors are increasingly being considered too. Infection control and accessibility are the main issues that have led to the development of new and innovative designs for handles and hinges including ones which can be operated by a person's forearm.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open can wear down as time passes. Changing out the old latch to make room for an entirely new handle can be a simple DIY job and can make a big change in the way your upvc door handles opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of handle you have the latch could be part of the knob itself or it could be an independent piece that is attached to the door itself. In either case, you will follow the same steps for removing and replacing. It's easy to remove the old latch, particularly in the case of a door handle with a "magic" button. The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob, is what you will need to press in order to pull the latch out of the handle.

If your handle isn't equipped with this magical button the first step is to take off any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver. Some have a slot where you can insert your screwdriver. Other replacement double glazing window handles simply snap off.

The next step is to remove the two machine screws holding the latch and inner plate to the door handle. You will need to store these shorter screws with an angled tip in a secure location to be able to reuse them in the future. Once the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole 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 that is on the interior 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, push the outside latch plate onto the upvc window handle replacement and secure it using the provided screws.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons for replacing window handles the door handle is because it feels loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually caused by misaligned parts in the latching system, for example a striking plate that's either too small or has moved upwards or downward on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple fix allows you to replace your old strike plate with a new, larger one that will provide better security and keep your door closed.

To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate's hole, it means that the door won't latch because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is over the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down on the doorjamb.

Depending on your door You may be able to just install the new strike plate into the existing one with the screws included with it. However, you might need to pre-drill holes and then chisel a bit of the wood to ensure it's a snug fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to cut too hard or you'll cause damage to the strength of your doorjamb.

You could also try installing a new box strike plate that provides the lock with a more secure 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. You'll have remove the previous strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate was made to work with antique rim locks, and it's constructed of durable solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. This kit comes with wood screws as well as machine screws so you can choose the right hardware to suit your requirements. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip while machine screws are more blunt.