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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles in your home are an important part of the decor. 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 break. These are signs it's time to change them. This guide will help you choose the appropriate replacement window handle door handle for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles can enhance the aesthetics of your home while also making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or simply require an upgrade replacing them is simple and can be completed in just a few steps.

You'll need to find the spindle, or shaft through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can insert a narrow screwdriver into to loosen the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole where can be used with a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. When you press this pin, the latch mechanism releases and allows you to pull or push on 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. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure whether the latch works before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the rod for the latch into the hole on the door. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are in alignment, then tighten the screws on the latch plate.

Some people prefer an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a modern and sleek look. It will complement their other furniture. Others prefer a more rustic look that is a good match for farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have family members with mobility limitations You might want to consider choosing a rim lock or lever-style door knobs, which require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility have been key issues in the development of new designs for handles. For example certain handles can be operated using a person's arm.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open can wear down as time passes. It is easy to change the latch on your door handle. This will make huge differences in how it opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you use, the latch could be a separate piece or an integral part of the knob. In either case, the same process for removing and installing will be used. It's simple to take off the old latch, especially if you have a door handle with a "magic" button. This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob is what you will need to press in order to pull the latch out of the handle.

If your handle doesn't have this magical 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 to pull them off of the handle. Some have a small hole in them that you can slide your screwdriver, whereas others simply snap off.

Then, loosen the machine screws that hold the latch and the plate to the External Door Handles And Locks window handle replacement. It is important to keep the screws that are shorter and have a pointed tip in a safe location in order to reuse them in the future. After the screws have been 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. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin 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 in the door handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle because it feels loose, or isn't locking properly. This is usually caused by incorrectly aligned parts of the latching system, for example a striking plate that's either too short or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb over time. This easy project allows you to replace your old strike plate with a new, larger one that will give you better security and keep your door closed.

To determine if the issue is caused by the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it indicates that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate is likely to have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

It is possible to put the new strikeplate in place over the one you have already installed using the screws that come with it, depending on the door. You may have to drill holes first and then chisel the wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case, you must be cautious not to chisel too deeply or you could cause damage to the strength of your doorjamb.

You can also try installing a new box strike plate, which gives the lock a much stronger grip on the external door handles and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two longer screws to anchor the strike plate to the door frame. To accomplish this, you'll need to remove the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate was specifically designed to work with antique rim locks and it's constructed of sturdy solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. This kit includes wood screws as well as 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.