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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles for bifold doors of your home are an essential element of your design. A new handle can elevate your space and bring your decor up to date.

Over time your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff and even break. These are indications that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help choose the right door handle replacement double glazing handles for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors can enhance the look of your home and make it easier to open and close them. They are available in a wide variety of finishes, colors, and styles that will complement your decor. If yours has begun to show signs or need an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a couple of simple steps.

You need to locate the spindle, or shaft, through which the knob is inserted to the victorian door handle. 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 tiny slot or hole that allows you to press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using flathead. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism, and lets you pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hands take the knob off and replace it. Be sure to align it properly and then check to ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening the new set screws.

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

Some prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish on their door hardware for an elegant, modern look that is a perfect match for other furniture in their homes. Some prefer a rustic style that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have a member of your family with mobility issues, you might prefer an rim or lever lock that requires less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control have been major considerations in the development of new designs for handles for upvc windows. For example certain handles handle designs can be operated by the arm of a person.

Latch

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

Depending on the kind of handle you have the latch could be part of the knob itself, or it could be an individual piece attached to the door. In either case, the same process for removing and reinstalling will apply. It's simple to take off the old latch, particularly if you have a door double glazed window handle with a "magic" button. It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is what you have to press to take the latch out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle isn't equipped with 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 using the aid of a screwdriver. Some have a slot in which you can put your screwdriver. Other handles just snap off.

The next step is to unscrew the two machine screws that hold the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. These are the screws with a pointy tip - you will be required to keep them in a secure location to reuse them in later steps. After these screws are removed you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and place it in a safe place.

You can now begin working on the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin in the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism in the handle and aligns with the other screw holes in the handle. Then attach the latch's exterior plate with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle because it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is often due to malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, such as an unbalanced strike plate that is too small or has moved up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will provide greater security for your door and will keep it closed.

Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the latch bolt to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole, this means that your door won't latch because the plate is too short. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate may have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

It is possible to put the new strikeplate in the one you have already installed using the screws that come with it, based on the door you have. But, you may have to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of the wood to make sure it's a snug fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to cut too much or you may damage the integrity of your doorjamb.

Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the sash Lock Door handles a more secure hold on the doors and will require more force to open them. Typically it will require two longer screws that anchor the strike plate to the door frame. You'll have remove the previous strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one.

This rare strike plate is made from solid brass and has a thick, heavy-duty. It's made to be used on antique rim locks. This kit comes with wood screws and machine screws, so you can choose the right hardware to suit your requirements. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip, while machine screws are more blunt.