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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles in your home are an important part of the design. A new handle can transform your home and bring your decor up-to-date.

Over time your knobs for your doors can begin to feel stiff or even break. These are indications that it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help you choose the correct door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your home and make it easier to open and close them. They come in a variety of finishes, colors, and types to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or require an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a few easy steps.

You need to locate the shaft, or spindle through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some have a small hole that you can insert the screwdriver with a small diameter to loosen the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole that you can use a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. The pin opens the latch mechanism, and lets you pull or push the knob.

Once you have access to the shaft or spindle, take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Make sure you align it properly and verify that the latch functions properly before tightening your new set screws.

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

Some prefer the smooth or brushed finish on their double glazed front door handles hardware to create a sleek, contemporary look that complements other furniture in their homes. Some prefer a rustic look that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have a member of your family who has mobility issues, you might want to choose the lever or rim lock that require less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections are key considerations in the development of new handle designs. For example certain handles handle designs can be operated by an arm.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open may wear out over time. The replacement of the latch to fit the new handle is an easy DIY project and will make a significant difference in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of handle you have depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be a part of the knob or it might be an independent piece attached to the double glazing door handles. In either case, you'll need to follow the same process for removing and replacing. Removing the old upvc Door handles latch of place is fairly easy particularly if your door handle has what is known as a "magic button". The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob is what you have to press to remove the latch of the handle.

If your handle does not have this magic button you will need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed by using a screwdriver to pry them off of the handle. Some have a tiny slot inside that you can slide your screwdriver into, while others snap off.

The next step is to loosen the two machine screws that hold the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp tip You will need to keep these in a secure location to use them again in the next steps. After the screws have been removed, you can take the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole and set it aside.

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 provided hardware. Make sure that the square pin on the inside of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle for double glazed window and that it lines up with the other screw chambers inside the door handle. Then, push the outside latch plate on and secure it with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle if it feels loose, or does not lock properly. This is usually caused by misaligned parts in the latching system, such as the strike plate being too small or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple fix allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a longer, new one that will provide better security and ensure that your door stays shut.

Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the bolt that you are using to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it indicates that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is above the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down on the doorjamb.

Depending on your door, you may be able to attach the new strike plate in the existing one with the screws that come with it. But, you may have to drill holes first, and then chisel out some of the wood to make sure it's a good fit. If this is the situation, be careful to not cut too much wood or you could damage the integrity of the doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new box strike plate which provides the lock with a more secure grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically, it requires two longer screws to secure the strike plate to the frame of the double glazed front door handles. It is necessary to 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 was made to work with antique rim locks and is made of robust solid brass with 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, while machine screws are more blunt.