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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are an essential part of the decor of your home. A new handle can transform your home's decor and bring your decor to the present.

Over time your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff, or break. These are signs that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you select the right door handle replacement Door handles for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles can enhance the look of your home, while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They are available in a variety of colors, finishes and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs or need an upgrade You can replace them in a couple of simple steps.

You need to locate the spindle, or shaft through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs 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 in which can be used with the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated pin called a detent. The pin opens the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle or shaft in your hands Remove the knob and replace it. Check whether the latch works before tightening new set screws.

After you've replaced the knob, place the rod for latching over the hole in the door and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are lined up, then thread in the screws for the latch plate and tighten the screws.

Some homeowners opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary style. This can be matched with their other furniture. Some prefer a rustic look that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have someone in your family who has mobility issues, you might want to choose an rim or lever sash lock door handles, which requires less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics have been the main consideration when it comes to door handle design, other factors are increasingly being considered as well. Accessibility and control of infections have been key issues when it comes to developing new designs for handles. For example, some can be operated using the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds your door handle open is prone to wear and tear due to the wear and tear of use. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will make an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes.

Depending on what type of handle you use the latch can be a separate part or a component of the knob. In either situation, the same procedure to remove and install will be used. Getting the old latch out of its place is quite simple, especially if your external door handles handle is equipped with what's called a "magic button". Located on the side of the knob, this little 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 does not have this button, the first step is to remove any cover plates that rest 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 slide your screwdriver into, while others simply snap off.

The next step is to unscrew the two machine screws holding the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep these screws with an angled tip in a secure location to be able to reuse them in the future. After the screws are removed, you can remove the latch plate and mechanism from the hole and set it aside.

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

Strike Plate

It is common to replace a double glazed door handle handle because it feels loose, or isn't locking properly. This is often caused by misaligned components in the latching mechanism, such as a strike plate that's too small or shifted upwards or downwards on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which will offer more security for your door and will keep it closed.

Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the latch bolt to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate's hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door 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.

Depending on your door You may be able to just install the new strike plate in the door over the old one using the screws that come with it. You may have to drill holes first, and then chisel some wood out to ensure a tight fit. If this is the case, you must be cautious not to chisel too deeply or you could cause damage to the strength of your doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new box strike plate, which will give the sash lock door handles a stronger hold on the double glazed front door handles and requires more force to open it. Typically it requires two long screws to secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. To accomplish this, you'll need to remove the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel out the wood to make room for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a heavy-duty thickness. It's made to be used on antique rim locks. It comes with wood screws and machine screws, which means you'll have the correct equipment for your task. Just remember that wood screws have a sharp tip, while the machine ones are more blunt.