How to Replace Door Handles

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

As time passes, double glazing door handle repairs your knobs for your doors can begin to feel stiff, or break. These are signs it's time to replace them. This guide will help you choose the right replacement door handle for your home.

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Door handles can enhance the look of your house while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They come in a wide range of colors, finishes and styles that will complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or require an upgrade, you can change them in just a few simple steps.

You must locate the shaft, or spindle through which the knob is connected to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can use a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole in which can be used with the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism and allows you pull or push the knob.

After you have gained access to the shaft or spindle remove the old door knob and replace it with the new one. Align it correctly and check whether the latch works before tightening the set screws.

After you've replaced the knob, put the latch rod in position over the hole in the door and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are in alignment, then tighten the screws for the latch plate.

Some people opt for a smooth or brushed finish on their door handle lock repair hardware for an elegant, modern look that complements other furniture in their homes. Some prefer a rustic design that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have one of your family members who has mobility issues, you may want to choose a lever style or rim lock that requires less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility have been major considerations in the creation of new handle designs. For example some handles can be operated using a person's arm.

Latch

The latch that holds your door handle open can wear out from age and use. Changing out the old latch to fit the new handle is an easy DIY project and it will make a significant change in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of handle you have, the latch may be a part of the knob itself or it could be an individual piece attached to the door itself. In either case, the same process for removing and reinstalling will be used. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially when you have doors with a "magic" button. The button is located on the left side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is the one you need to press to pull the latch right out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.

If your handle isn't equipped with this magic button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed using the help of a screwdriver. Some have a small hole in them that you can insert your screwdriver into, while others simply snap off.

Then, loosen the machine screws that secure the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. You will need to store these screws with sharp tips in a safe place to be able to reuse them later. After the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

You can now begin working on the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the repair door handle hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure the square pin on the inside of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it lines up with the other screw chambers inside the door handle repairs near me 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 the door handle is that it feels loose or isn't locking properly. This is typically caused by misaligned parts in the latching system, such as the strike plate being too small or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb over time. This project lets you replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which will provide better security for your door and will keep it closed.

Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the bolt that you are using to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it means that the door won't latch because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is above the strike plate hole, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

You may be able simply to screw the new strikeplate into place over the one you have already installed using the screws included with it, depending on your door. It is possible that you will need to first drill holes and then chisel some wood out to ensure a perfect fit. If this is the case make sure you don't chisel out too much wood or you could damage the integrity of the doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new box strike plate, which gives the lock a much stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically it requires two long screws that anchor the strike plate to the frame of the door. It is necessary to remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one.

This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a thick, heavy-duty. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. It comes with machine screws and wood screws, which means you'll have the correct hardware for the job. Make sure to note that the wood screws have a pointy edge, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.