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How to Replace Door Handles

Replacement-Doors-300x200.jpgDoor handles are a crucial part of the decor of your home. A new handle can bring your decor and space up to date.

Over time the knobs on your door could become stiff, or even break. These are signs that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you choose the best door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your home and allow you to open and close them. They are available in a range of finishes, colors, and types to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or require an upgrade, you can change them in just a few easy steps.

The first thing you need to do is locate the spindle or shaft through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that can be used with an screwdriver to take out the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a thin slot, or hole, that you can press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using flathead. When you press the pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and lets you pull or push on the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft, in your hand take the knob off and replace it. Check that the latch functions properly before tightening new set screws.

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

Some homeowners opt for an brushed or smooth metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek style. This will match the furniture they have. Some prefer a rustic look that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have members of your household with mobility limitations You might be interested in an rim lock or a lever style door handle lock repair knob that require less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics are traditionally the primary consideration for door handle repairs handle design, other factors are becoming more important as well. Accessibility and infection control have been major considerations in the development of new handle designs. For instance some handles can be operated with the arm of a person.

Latch

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

Depending on the kind of handle you choose, the latch could be a separate piece or a component of the knob. In either case, the same process for removing and installing will apply. 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 the one you'll need to press in order to pull the latch out of the handle.

If your handle isn't equipped with this magic button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver in order to remove them off of the handle. Some have a slot in which you can place your screwdriver, whereas others just snap off.

Then, unscrew the machine screws that attach the inner plate and latch to the door handle. You'll need to keep the screws that are shorter and have sharp tips in a safe location to be able to reuse them in the future. After 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. 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 the interior of the latch is facing the mechanism for latching inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers of the door handle. Then fix 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, like a strike plate that's too small or shifted upwards or downwards on the doorjamb over time. This easy project allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that will give you better security and ensure that your door handle repair plate stays shut.

Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the bolt for the latch to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate hole it means that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

It is possible to screw the new strikeplate into the old one by using the screws supplied with it, depending on the door. You may have to drill holes first and then chisel some wood out to ensure a tight fit. If this is the case, be careful not to cut too hard or you'll damage the strength of your doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new strike plate, which gives the lock a much stronger hold on the Door handle Repair plate and requires more force to open it. Typically it requires two long screws that anchor the strike plate to the frame of the door. To accomplish this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel out the wood to make room for the new one.

This strike plate is specifically designed to work with antique rim locks, and it's constructed of sturdy solid brass in an extremely thick. This kit includes wood screws and machine screws, so you can pick the right hardware to suit your needs. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip while machine screws are more blunt.

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