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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles in your home are an important part of the interior design. A new handle will bring your home's decor up-to-date.

Over time your knobs on your doors may begin to feel stiff or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you choose the right Replacement Door Handles door handle for your home.

Door Knobs

The white window handles on your doors can enhance the look of your home and make it easier to open and close them. They come in a variety of finishes, colors and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning show signs of wear or simply require an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be completed in a couple of steps.

The first thing you have to do is locate the shaft or spindle through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that you can use a screwdriver to remove the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole in which you can use a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated pin called a detent. When you press this pin it opens the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push the knob.

After you have ahold of the shaft or spindle, take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Check that the latch is working properly before tightening the set screws.

After replacing the knob, place the rod that is attached to the latch 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 homeowners opt for an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a sleek and contemporary appearance. It will complement the furniture they have. Others prefer a more rustic look which is great for rustic-styled rooms. If you have members of your household who have mobility issues You may think about an rim lock or a lever-style euro door handles knobs that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are key issues that have led to the creation of new and innovative designs for handles including ones which can be operated by the forearms of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open will wear down as time passes. Changing out the old latch to accommodate a new handle can be an easy DIY project and will make a huge change in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you are using, the latch could be a separate piece or an integral part of the knob. In either case, you'll need to follow the same process to remove and replace. It's simple to take off the old latch, especially if you have doors with a "magic" button. It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is what you have to press to pull the latch out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.

If your handle doesn't have this button, you'll need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed using the help of a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can place your screwdriver, while others simply snap off.

Next, you will want to unscrew the two machine screws that secure the latch and the plate to the external door handles handle. You will need to store these screws with an angled tip in a secure location 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 put it aside.

You can now begin working on the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin that is on the interior of the latch is facing the mechanism for latching inside the handle and that it lines up with the other screw chambers of the door handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons for replacing the door handle is because it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is often caused by misaligned components in the latching mechanism, like a strike plate that's too short or moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb with time. This simple fix allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, longer one that can provide greater security and keep your door closed.

To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply lipstick or similar marking material on the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door, and then try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole this indicates that your door won't latch because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is higher than the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door You may be able to screw the new strike plate into place over the old one, using the screws that come with it. You may need to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the situation make sure you don't cut too much wood or you may ruin the integrity of the doorjamb.

You could also try installing a new strike plate, which gives the lock a much stronger grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically, it requires two longer screws that anchor the strike plate to the door frame. To do this, you'll have to remove the current strike plate and then drill and chisel out the wood to make space for the new one.

This hard-to find 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 both machine screws and wood screws, which means you'll have the correct equipment for your task. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed point, whereas machine screws are blunter.