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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles for upvc windows 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 knobs for your doors can begin to feel stiff, or break. These are indicators that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you pick the appropriate replacement door handle for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles add to the aesthetics of your house while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They come in a variety of colors, finishes, and styles to match your decor. If yours has begun to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a couple of simple steps.

The first thing to do is locate the shaft or spindle through which the knob is attached to the door. Some have a small hole that you can put the screwdriver with a small diameter to loosen the set screws holding the knob 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. When you press this pin it opens the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push the knob.

Once you have access to the shaft or spindle remove the old door knob and replace it with the new one. Make sure you align it properly and then test to see that the latch works properly before tightening your new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the latch rod in position over the double glazed door handle's hole and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are lined up then thread the screws for the latch plate and tighten them.

Some homeowners opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a modern and sleek style. This will match the furniture they have. Some prefer a rustic look that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have members of your household who have mobility issues You might be interested in the rim lock or lever-style door knobs, which require less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics have been the primary consideration for door handle design, other factors are increasingly being considered too. Accessibility and control of infections are two major issues that have led to the development of new and innovative designs for handles, such as ones that can be operated with the forearms of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open can wear down over time. Changing out the old latch to make room for the new handle is a simple DIY job and it will make a huge difference in the way your upvc door handle opens and closes.

Depending on what type of handle you are using the latch can be a separate piece or an integral part of the knob. In either situation, the same procedure to remove and install will apply. Getting the old latch out of place is fairly easy particularly if your door handle has what is called a "magic button". The button is located on the left side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is what you have to press to take the latch out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle for patio door isn't equipped with this magical button the first step is to take off any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pull them off of the handle. Some have a slot in which you can put your screwdriver. Other handles simply snap off.

Then, unscrew the machine screws that hold the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. These are the screws with a sharp point and you'll need to keep these in a secure location to use them again in the next steps. Once the screws are removed you can remove the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and put it away.

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

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons to replace the door handle is because it feels loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually due to incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, like a strike plate that's too small or has moved up or down on the doorjamb with time. This easy project allows you to replace your old strike plate with a new, longer 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 a similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door, and then try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole it means that the door won't latch because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate has likely been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

Depending on your door, you may be able to simply screw the new strike plate in place over the old one using the screws included with it. However, you may need to drill holes first, and then chisel out some of the wood to make sure it's a snug fit. If this is the situation, be careful to not be too rough with the chiseling process or you may ruin the strength of the doorjamb.

Installing a new box-style strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger grip on doors and will require more force to open them. It usually requires two larger screws to anchor the strike plate to the frame of the door. You'll need remove the old strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one.

This rare strike plate is made from solid brass and has an extremely thick. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. It comes with wood screws and machine screws, which means you'll have the correct hardware for the job. Be aware that wood screws have a pointy tip, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.