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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 door knobs may become stiff or even break. These are indications 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 look of your house while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a range of finishes, colors, and types to complement your decor. If yours have started to show signs of wear or require an upgrade You can replace them in a couple of simple steps.

You must locate the spindle, or shaft 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 that hold the knob in place. Some have a slot or hole in which you can use a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. The pin opens the latch mechanism and allows you pull or push the knob.

Once you have access to the spindle or shaft, take off the door knob 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.





Once you've replaced the knob, place the rod for latching over the door's hole and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned, then tighten the screws on the latch plate.

Some homeowners opt for an brushed or smooth metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek appearance. This will match their other furniture. Others prefer a more rustic look that is a good match for spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have members of your household with mobility limitations You might think about an rim lock or a lever-style door 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 have been key issues in the creation of new designs for handles. For example, some can be operated with a person's arm.

Latch

The latch that holds the door handle open will wear down as time passes. The replacement of the latch to accommodate the new handle is an easy DIY task and it can make a big change in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of handle you have, the latch may be a part of the knob itself, or it could be an individual piece that is attached to the door. In either case, the same process to remove and install will be used. It's simple to remove the old latch, particularly if you have doors with a "magic" button. The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob is what you will have to press to pop the latch out of the handle.

If your handle doesn't have this button, you'll have to take off the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed by using a screwdriver in order to remove them off the handle. Some have a slot where you can place your screwdriver. Other handles simply snap off.

The next step is to remove 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 point You will have to store them in a secure location to reuse them in later steps. Once these are off, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and put it away.

You can now begin installing 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 that the square pin on interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism in the handle and is aligned with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle because it feels loose, or doesn't lock properly. This is typically caused by malfunctioning parts of the latching system, for example the strike plate being too small or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb with time. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which can provide more security for your door and ensure it stays closed.

Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the latch bolt to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole, this indicates that your door won't latch because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate is likely to have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door you have depending on the door, you might be able to just attach the new strike plate in the door over the old one, using the screws included with it. It is possible that you will need to drill holes first and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case, be careful to not chisel out too much wood or you'll damage the integrity of the doorjamb.

sliding patio door handle replacement can also consider installing a new box strike plate, which will give the lock a more secure grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically it requires two long screws to secure the strike plate to the door frame. To accomplish this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel out the wood to make room for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate was made to work with antique rim locks and it's made from sturdy solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. It comes with both machine screws and wood screws, so you'll have the right hardware for the job. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed tip, and machine screws have a blunter tip.