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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles for double glazed doors that you have in your home are an essential part of the decor. A new handle will bring your home's decor up to date.

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

Door Knobs

Door handles can enhance the aesthetics of your home while also 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 have started to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade, you can 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 handle replacement. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can put the screwdriver with a small diameter to loosen the set screws holding the knob in place. Some have a small slot or hole in which you can use a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism and allows you pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft, in your hand, remove the old knob and replace it. Be sure to align it properly and then test to see that the latch is working properly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the latch rod over the door's hole. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned, then tighten the screws for the latch plate.

Some people prefer an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary look. It will complement their other furniture. Some prefer a rustic design that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have someone in your family who has mobility issues, you may prefer an rim or lever lock, which requires less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics are traditionally the most important factor in door handle design, other aspects are increasingly being considered too. Accessibility and control of infections are key issues that have led to the development of innovative new handle designs like those which can be operated by a person's forearm.

Latch

The latch that opens your door can wear out from age and use. It is easy to change the latch on your door upvc window handle replacement. This will result in huge differences in how it opens and closes.

Depending on what kind of handle you choose the latch can be a separate component or a component of the knob. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and installing will be used. It's simple to take off the old latch, especially when you have doors with a "magic" button. Located on the 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 does not have this button, you will need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed with the help of a screwdriver. Some have a slot in which you can insert your screwdriver, while others just snap off.

The next step is to unscrew the two machine screws that secure the latch and inner plate to the door handle. You will need to store the screws that are shorter and have an angled tip in a secure location to be able to reuse them later. After the screws are removed, you can remove the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole and set it aside.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism of the handle and is aligned with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then, push the exterior latch plate onto the handle and secure it with the screws provided.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons to replace a door handle is because it feels loose or doesn't lock properly. This is typically caused by incorrectly aligned parts of the latching mechanism, such as a striking plate that's either too small or has moved upwards or downward on the doorjamb with time. This simple fix allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, longer one that can provide greater security and will keep your door shut.

To determine if the issue is caused by the strike plate, apply lipstick or a similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate's hole, this means that your door won't latch because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate is likely to have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

Depending on your door, you may be able to just install the new strike plate into the door over the old one, using the screws included with it. However, you may need to pre-drill holes and then chisel out some of the wood to make sure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, be careful not to chisel too much or you may damage the integrity of your doorjamb.

You could also try 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 door frame. It is necessary to remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one.

This hard-to-find strike plate is specifically designed to work with rim locks from the past, and it's constructed of durable solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws, allowing you to select the appropriate hardware for your needs. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed tip, while machine screws are more blunt.