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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles 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 the knobs on your door may become stiff, or even break. These are signs that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you select the correct upvc chrome door handles handle replacement Door Handles for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors can enhance the look of your home and make it easier to open and shut them. They come in a variety of finishes, colors 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.

You must locate the spindle, or shaft through which the knob is connected to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that can be used with a screwdriver to remove the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a small slot or hole that you can use the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated pin called a detent. When you press the pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and lets you pull or push the knob.

After you have ahold of the shaft or spindle, take the knob off of the upvc door locks and handles and replace it with the new one. Make sure you align it correctly and check to ensure that the latch works properly before tightening your new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the latch rod over the door's hole. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned then tighten the screws on the latch plate.

Some people opt for a smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware for modern, sleek design that complements other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic look that is a good match for spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have someone in your family who has mobility issues, you may want to choose a lever style or rim lock, which requires less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control have been major considerations in the creation of new designs for window locking handles. For instance, some can be operated using the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the door handle open will wear down over time. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will make a big difference in how it opens and closes.

Depending on what kind of handle you choose the latch can be a separate piece or a component of the knob. In any case, you'll follow the same process for removing and replacing. It's simple to take off the old latch, especially when you have an entry handle that has a "magic" button. This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob is what you will have to press to pop the latch out of the handle.

If your handle isn't equipped with this magic button the first step is to remove any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pull them off the handle. Some have slots where you can place your screwdriver, while others simply snap off.

The next step is to remove the two machine screws holding the latch and inner plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep these shorter screws with an angled tip in a safe place so that you can reuse them later. After the screws are removed, you can remove the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

You can now begin installing the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism in the handle and aligns with the other screw holes in the handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

It is common to replace a door handle because it feels loose, or doesn't lock properly. This is often due to malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, for example the strike plate being too small or shifted upwards or downwards on the doorjamb over time. This simple fix allows you to replace your old strike plate with a new, longer one that can provide greater security and keep your door closed.

Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the bolt for the latch to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole, this means that your door won't latch because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate is likely to have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

You may be able simply to install the new strikeplate in the existing one using the screws included with it, based on the door. However, you might need to pre-drill holes and then chisel out some of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, be careful not to chisel too much or you may damage the integrity of your doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new strike plate, which will give the lock a stronger grip on the door and requires more force to open it. It typically requires two longer screws to fix the strike plate into the door frame. You'll need to remove the old strike plate before drilling and chiseling the wood to create space for the new one.

This strike plate is designed to be used with rim locks from the past, and it's constructed of durable solid brass in an extremely thick. It comes with wood screws and machine screws, so you'll have the correct equipment for your task. Be aware that wood screws have a sharp edge, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.