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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles of your home are an essential element of your interior design. A new handle can elevate your home's decor and bring your decor up to date.

Over time the knobs on your door may become stiff, or even break. These are indicators that it's time to change them. This guide will help you choose the appropriate replacement door handle for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will enhance the appearance of your home and make it easier for you to open and close them. They are available in a wide variety of colors, finishes and styles to complement your decor. If upvc door handle repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk are starting to appear worn or just need an upgrade, replacing them is relatively easy and can be accomplished in a couple of steps.

The first thing you need to find is the shaft or spindle through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that you can access with a screwdriver to remove the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a small slot, or hole, that you can use to press a spring-activated detent pin with a flathead. When you press this pin it opens the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push on the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hands take the knob off and replace it. Make sure you align it properly and then verify that the latch works properly before tightening your new set screws.

After replacing the knob, you can place the rod for the latch into the door's hole. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Ensure that the holes are aligned then tighten the screws for the latch plate.

Some people opt for the smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware to create modern, sleek design that is a perfect match for other furniture in their homes. Some people prefer a rustic style that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have one of your family members with mobility issues, you might prefer a lever style or rim lock, which requires less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are key issues that have led to the development of new designs for handle handles, such as ones which can be operated by a person's forearm.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open may wear out over time. It is simple to change the latch on your door handle. This will result in huge differences in how it opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob itself, or it might be an independent piece that is attached to the door itself. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and reinstalling will be used. It's simple to take off the old latch, particularly when you have doors with a "magic" button. It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is the one you need to press to pop the latch out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.

If your handle doesn't have this button, you'll need to remove the cover plates placed 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 slot in which you can insert your screwdriver, whereas others just snap off.

Next, you will want to remove the two machine screws holding the latch and inner plate to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a sharp tip You will need to keep these in a secure location to reuse them in subsequent steps. After the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole and put it aside.

Now you can begin installing the new latch. Insert the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it with the provided hardware. Make sure the square pin that is on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism 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 typical to replace a door handle when it feels loose, or does not lock properly. This is often caused by incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, like an unbalanced strike plate that is too short or moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb over time. This simple project will allow you to replace your old strike plate with a new, larger one that will provide better security and keep your door closed.

Apply some lipstick or other 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, it means that the door won't latch due to the fact that the plate is too short. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door you have You may be able to simply attach the new strike plate in the existing one using the screws that come with it. You may need to first drill holes and then chisel the wood to ensure a perfect fit. If this is the case Be careful not to chisel out too much wood or you'll damage the strength of the doorjamb.





Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the lock a more secure hold on the doors and require more force to open them. Typically it requires two long screws that secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. To accomplish this, you'll need to remove the current strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one.

This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and has a heavy-duty thickness. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. This kit comes with 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 sharp tip, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.