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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 space and bring your decor up-to-date.

Over time, your knobs for your doors can begin to feel stiff and even break. These are indications that it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help you select the right door handle replacement for your home.

window handles on your doors can enhance the appearance of your house and make it easier to open and shut them. They are available in a wide variety of colors, finishes and types to match your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a couple of easy steps.

You need to locate the shaft, or spindle, through which the knob is attached to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can insert an incredibly small screwdriver to remove the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a small slot or hole in which you can use a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. When you press the pin, the latch mechanism releases and lets you pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle or shaft, in your hand take the knob off and replace it. Make sure you align it properly and check to ensure that the latch is working correctly before tightening the new set screws.

Once you've replaced the knob, hold the latch rod in position over the hole in the door and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are lined up, then thread in the latch plate screws and tighten them.

Some people opt for the smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware for a sleek, contemporary look that complements other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic style that is a good match for spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have family members who have mobility issues You may think about the rim lock or lever style door knob, which require less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics are traditionally the primary consideration for door handle design, other factors are increasingly being considered too. Infection control and accessibility 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 a person's forearm.

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 make a big difference in how it opens and closes.

Depending on what type of handle you are using the latch may be a separate component or an integral part of the knob. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and installing will apply. It's simple to take off the old latch, particularly in the case of 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 take the latch right out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.

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

The next step is to remove the two machine screws that hold the latch and inner plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep the screws that are shorter and have an angled tip in a safe place in order to reuse them in the future. Once the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and place it in a safe place.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole 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 in the door handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

It is common to replace a door handle if it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is typically caused by incorrectly aligned parts of the latching system, for example the strike plate being too small or has moved upwards or downward on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which will provide more security for your door and will keep it closed.

Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the bolt that you are using to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate hole it indicates that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is above the strike plate hole, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb.

Depending on the door You may be able to simply attach the new strike plate in the existing one using the screws included with it. However, you might need to pre-drill holes and then chisel out some of the wood to make sure it's a good fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to chisel too much or you may ruin the integrity of your doorjamb.

Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the lock a stronger grip on doors and will require more force to open them. It typically requires two longer screws to fix the strike plate in the frame of the door. To do this, you'll have to remove the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel away the wood to make space for the new one.

This hard-to-find strike plate is designed to be used with antique rim locks and is made of sturdy solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. This kit includes wood screws and machine screws, so you can pick the right hardware for your needs. Remember that wood screws have a pointed point, and machine screws have a blunter tip.