Why We Are In Love With Replacement Door Handles (And You Should Also!)
How to Replace Door Handles
The door handles that you have in your home are an important element of your interior design. A new handle can elevate your home and bring your decor up to date.
Over time your knobs for your doors can begin to feel stiff, or break. These are indications that it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help choose the right door handle replacement for your home.
Door Knobs
The handles on your doors can enhance the look of your home and make it easier for you to shut and open them. upvc door handle are available in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade You can replace them in a couple of simple steps.
The first thing you need to do is locate the spindle or shaft through which the knob is attached to the door. Some have a small hole that you can put an incredibly small screwdriver to loosen the set screws holding the knob in place. Others have a thin slot or hole that can be used with a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. When you press this pin it opens the latch mechanism and lets you pull or push on the knob.
Once you have the spindle or shaft, in your hand Remove the knob and replace it. Make sure you align it properly and then check to ensure that the latch functions correctly before tightening the new set screws.
After replacing the knob, place the rod that is attached to the latch over the door's hole. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned then thread the screws on the latch plate and tighten them.
Some people prefer a brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek appearance. This can be matched with the furniture they have. Some people prefer a rustic style that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have one of your family members with mobility issues, you may want to choose the lever or rim lock, which requires less pressure to operate.
Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections are key issues that have led to the development of new designs for handle handles like those that can be operated with a person's forearm.
Latch
The latch that keeps your door handle open can wear out from age and use. It is easy 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 handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob itself or it could be an individual piece attached to the door. In either scenario, the same procedure to remove and install is applicable. Getting the old latch out of its place is quite simple particularly if your door handle is equipped with what's known as a "magic button". It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is what you need to press to pull the latch right out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.
If your handle doesn't have this magic button you'll need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pry them off the handle. Some have a slot where you can insert your screwdriver, whereas others simply snap off.
Next, you will want to loosen the two machine screws that secure the latch and inner plate to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp tip and you'll have to store them in a safe location to reuse them in later steps. Once the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and set it aside.
You can now begin installing the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the inside 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, push the outside latch plate onto and secure it with the provided screws.
Strike Plate
It is typical to replace a door handle because it feels loose, or doesn't lock properly. This is often caused by incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, for example the strike plate being too short or moved up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This easy project allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a longer, new one that can provide greater security and ensure that your door stays shut.
Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the bolt that you are using to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is lower than your strike plate hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate is likely to have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.
You might be able to install the new strikeplate in the existing one using the screws included with it, depending on the door you have. You may need to drill holes first, and then chisel the wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case Be careful not to chisel out too much wood or you may ruin the integrity of the doorjamb.
Installing a new style box strike plate will give the lock a stronger hold on the doors and will require more force to open them. Typically, it requires two longer screws that secure the strike plate to the door frame. To accomplish this, you'll need to remove the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel out the wood to make room for the new one.
This difficult-to-find strike plate was specifically designed to work with rim locks from the past, and it's made from sturdy solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. It comes with machine screws and wood screws, so you'll have the right hardware for your job. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip while machine screws are more blunt.