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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are an essential element of your home's decor. A new handle can transform your space and bring your decor up to date.

Over time, your knobs on your doors may begin to feel stiff and even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help choose the right door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles can enhance the look of your home, while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They come in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles that will complement your decor. If yours have started to show signs of wear or require an upgrade, you can replace them in a few simple steps.

You must locate the shaft, or spindle through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can access with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole that you can use the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. When you press this pin, the latch mechanism releases and lets you pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle or shaft, in your hand take the knob off and replace it. Make sure to align it properly and then check to ensure that the latch functions correctly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the rod that is attached to the latch over the hole on the door. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make door handle replacement paignton Repair My Windows And Doors that the holes are aligned then thread the screws on the latch plate and tighten them.

Some people choose an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a sleek and contemporary style. This can be matched with their other furniture. Some people prefer a rustic design that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have a member of your family with mobility issues, you might prefer an rim or lever lock that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections are key issues that have led to the creation of new designs for handle handles including ones that can be operated using a person's forearm.

Latch


The latch that keeps your door handle open is prone to wear and tear due to age and use. The replacement of the latch to accommodate an entirely new handle can be an easy DIY project and will make a significant difference in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you are using the latch may be a separate part or a part of the knob. In either case, you will follow the same procedure for removing and replacing. It's simple to take off the old latch, particularly in the case of doors with a "magic" button. The button is located on the left side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is the one you need to press to pop the latch out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle doesn't have this button, you'll have to take off the cover plates placed over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed with the aid of a screwdriver. Some have a tiny slot in them that you can insert your screwdriver, whereas others snap off.

Then, unscrew the machine screws that hold the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. These are the screws with a sharp point and you'll need to keep these in a secure location to use them again in the next steps. Once the screws are removed you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and place it in a safe place.

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 the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it lines up with the other screw chambers of the door handle. Then push the exterior latch plate onto the handle and secure it with the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle if it feels loose, or isn't locking properly. This is typically caused by misaligned parts in the latching system, such as a striking plate that's either too small or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which will offer greater security for your door and keep it closed.

To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply lipstick or similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door, then 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 higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door depending on the door, you might be able to simply attach the new strike plate in the existing one with the screws included with it. However, you might need to drill holes first, and then chisel some of the wood to make sure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, you must be careful not to chisel too much or you may ruin the integrity of your doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new box strike plate, which provides the lock with a stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically it requires two long screws that secure the strike plate to the door frame. To do this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate was specifically designed to work with antique rim locks and is made of robust solid brass with an extremely thick. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws, allowing you to pick the right hardware for your requirements. Just remember that wood screws have a pointy edge, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.

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