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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles that you have in your home are an important part of the design. A new handle will bring your home's decor modern.

Over time your knobs for your doors can begin to feel stiff, or break. These are indications that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you select the right door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs





The handles on your doors can enhance the appearance of your house and allow you to shut and open them. They come in a wide variety of finishes, colors, and types to match your decor. If yours have started to show signs or need an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a couple of simple steps.

The first thing you need to do is locate the spindle or shaft through the knob's attachment to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that can be used with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a small slot, or hole, that allows you to press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using flathead. When you press the pin, the latch mechanism releases and lets you pull or push the knob.

After you have ahold of the spindle or shaft, remove the old door knob and replace it with the new one. Align it correctly and check that the latch is working properly before tightening the set screws.

After you've replaced the knob, put the latch rod in position over the hole in the door and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are in alignment, then tighten the screws for the latch plate.

Some people prefer a brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a sleek and contemporary style. It will complement the furniture they have. Others prefer a more rustic style which is great for rustic-styled rooms. If you have family members who have mobility issues You might want to consider choosing a rim lock or lever-style door knobs that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being considered more and more for 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 your door handle open will wear out due to age and use. Switching out the old latch to accommodate an entirely new handle can be an easy DIY project and it will make a huge difference in how your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of knob you are using, the latch may be a part of the knob itself, or it might be an independent piece attached to the door itself. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and installing will apply. Getting the old latch out of the way is relatively simple especially if the door handle has what's called a "magic button". It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is the one you need to press to pull the latch out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.

If your handle isn't equipped with this button, the first step is to remove any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed with a screwdriver. Some have a small hole in them where you can insert your screwdriver into, while others snap off.

Next, you will want to unscrew the two machine screws holding the latch and the plate to the door handle. You will need to store the screws that are shorter and have an angled tip in a safe location to be able to reuse them in the future. After these screws are removed, 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. Place the inside of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism in the handle and is aligned with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons for replacing the door handle is because it feels loose or doesn't lock properly. This is often due to incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, such as a strike plate that's too small or has moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb over time. This easy project allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a longer, new one that can provide greater security and will keep your door shut.

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

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

Installing a new box-style strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger grip on doors and require more force to open the doors. Typically, it requires two longer screws that secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. It is necessary remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a thick, heavy-duty. It's made to be used on antique rim locks. It comes with both wood screws and machine screws, so you'll have the correct hardware for your job. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed point, and machine screws have a blunter tip.