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How to Replace upvc replacement door handles are a crucial part of your home's decor. A new handle can elevate your space and bring your decor to the present.

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 aesthetics of your home, while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a variety of colors, finishes, and styles to complement your decor. If yours has begun to show signs or need an upgrade it is possible to change them in just a few simple steps.

You need to locate the spindle, or shaft through which the knob is connected to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can insert an incredibly small screwdriver to loosen the set screws that hold the knob in place. Some have a thin slot, or hole, that allows you to press the spring-activated detent pin using a flathead. This pin releases the latch mechanism, and lets you to pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft, in your hand, remove the old knob and replace it. Check that the latch functions properly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the rod for the latch into the hole on the door. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned then tighten the screws for the latch plate.

Some people choose a brushed or smooth metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek style. This can be matched with their furniture. Some prefer a rustic design that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have members of your household who have mobility issues You might be interested in a rim lock or lever knobs for doors, which require less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections are two major issues that have led to the development of new designs for handle handles like those which can be operated by the forearm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open can wear down as time passes. Changing out the old latch to accommodate a new handle can be an easy DIY project and can make a big change in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of knob you are using, the latch may be part of the knob itself, or it could be an individual piece that is attached to the door itself. In either scenario, the same procedure for removing and installing will be used. It's easy to remove the old latch, particularly if you have an entry handle that has a "magic" button. The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob, is the one you'll need to press in order to remove the latch of the handle.

If your handle doesn't have this magical button the first step is to remove any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed with the help of a screwdriver. Some have a slot where you can place your screwdriver. Other handles just snap off.

Next, you will want to remove the two machine screws that hold the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep these shorter screws with a pointed tip in a safe location in order to reuse them later. After the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole and put it aside.





Then you can begin to install the new latch. Insert the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door, and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure the square pin that is on the interior of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers inside the door handle. Then push the exterior latch plate on and secure it using the provided screws.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons for replacing the door handle is that it feels loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually caused by malfunctioning parts of the latching system, such as a striking plate that's either too small or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb over time. This simple project will allow you to replace your old strike plate with a longer, new one that will give you better security and ensure that your door stays shut.

To check if the problem is caused by the strike plate, apply lipstick or a similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate hole it means that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate has likely been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

You might be able to put the new strikeplate in place over the one you have already installed by using the screws supplied with it, depending on the door you have. However, you might need to pre-drill holes and then chisel out some of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If this is the situation Be careful not to cut too much wood or you may ruin the strength of the doorjamb.

You could also try installing a new box strike plate which will give the lock a stronger hold 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 do this, you'll have to remove the current strike plate, then drill and chisel away the wood to make room for the new one.

This hard-to-find strike plate is designed to be used with rim locks from the past, and it's made from robust solid brass with a heavy duty thickness. This kit comes with wood screws and machine screws so you can select the appropriate hardware to suit your requirements. Just remember that the wood screws have a sharp edge, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.