15 Terms Everyone Working In The Replacement Door Handles Industry Should Know
How to Replace Door Handles
Door handles are a key element of your home's decor. A new handle can transform your home and bring your decor up-to-date.
Over time your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff, or break. These are signs that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help choose the correct door handle replacement for your home.
Door Knobs
Door handles enhance the aesthetics of your home, while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles to complement your decor. If yours have started to show signs or need an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a couple of simple steps.
The first thing you have to find is the shaft or spindle through the knob's attachment to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can use a screwdriver to remove the set screws that secure the handle. Some have a thin slot, or hole, that you can press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using a flathead. When you press the pin it opens the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push on the knob.
After you have ahold of the spindle or shaft, take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening the new set screws.
After replacing the knob, you can place the latch rod over the hole on the door. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then thread the latch plate screws and tighten them.
Some people prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek style. This will match the furniture they have. Some people prefer a rustic design that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have family members who are unable to move You might think about an rim lock or a lever-style door knobs, which require less pressure to operate.
Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control have been key issues in the development of new handle designs. For example certain handles handle designs can be operated by a person's arm.
Latch
The latch that holds the door handle open will wear down over time. It is simple to change the latch on your door handle. This will make a big difference in how it opens and closes.
Depending on the type of knob you are using depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob or it could be an individual piece attached to the door itself. In either case, the same process for removing and reinstalling is applicable. The process of removing the old latch of its place is quite simple particularly if your door handle has what is known as a "magic button". The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob, is what you will need to press in order to pop the latch out of the handle.
If your handle doesn't have this button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pry them off the handle. Some have a small slot in them where you can put your screwdriver into, while others simply snap off.
The next step is to unscrew the two machine screws holding the latch and the plate to the door handle. These are the screws with a sharp point - you will need to keep these in a safe place to use them again in the next steps. After the screws have been removed, you can take the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole and put it aside.
upvc door handle replacement can now begin working on the new latch. Insert the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure 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 inside the door handle. Then, push the outside latch plate onto the handle and secure it with the provided screws.
Strike Plate
One of the most frequent reasons to replace the door handle is because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to misaligned components in the latching mechanism, such as a strike plate that's too small or has moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb with time. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which will offer better security for your door and keep it closed.
To check if the problem is caused by the strike plate, apply lipstick or similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below your strike plate hole, it indicates that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.
Depending on your door You may be able to simply screw the new strike plate into place over the old one with the screws included with it. You may have to first drill holes and then chisel the wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case, be cautious not to chisel too hard or you'll ruin the integrity of your doorjamb.
Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the lock a more secure hold on the doors and will require more force to open the doors. Typically it requires two long screws that anchor the strike plate to the door frame. You'll need to remove the old strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one.
This strike plate is made to work with antique rim locks and is made of sturdy solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws, so you can pick the right hardware to suit your requirements. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip while machine screws are more blunt.
