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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a crucial part of your home's decor. A new handle can transform your home's decor and bring your decor up to date.

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

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will enhance the appearance of your home and make it easier for you to shut and open them. They are available in a wide range of finishes, colors, and styles to complement your decor. If yours are starting to begin to show signs of wear or just need an upgrade, replacing them is relatively easy and can be accomplished in a couple of steps.

You must locate the spindle, or shaft, through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that can be used with a screwdriver to remove the set screws that secure the handle. Others have a thin slot or hole in which can be used with a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. This pin releases the latch mechanism and lets you to pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle or shaft in your hand, remove the old knob and replace it. Align it correctly and check whether the latch works before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the latch rod over the door's hole. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned, then thread in the screws on the latch plate and tighten the screws.

Some people opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish on their door hardware to give it modern, sleek design that is a perfect match for other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic look which is great for rustic-styled rooms. If you have a member of your family who has mobility issues, you may want to choose the lever or rim lock, which requires less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being considered more and more for the design of door handles . Infection control and accessibility are the main issues that have led to the creation of new designs for handle handles, such as ones that can be operated using the forearms of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open will wear down over time. Switching out the old latch to accommodate an entirely new handle can be a simple DIY job and it will make a significant difference in how your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you use the latch may be a separate piece or a component of the knob. In either case, you will follow the same procedure to remove and replace. Getting the old latch out of the way is relatively simple, especially if your door handle is equipped with what's called a "magic button". The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob is what you will have to press to pop the latch out of the handle.

If your handle isn't equipped with this button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed using the help of a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can insert your screwdriver. Other handles just snap off.


The next step is to loosen the two machine screws that hold the latch and the plate to the door handle. You will need to store these shorter screws with a pointed tip in a safe place in order to reuse them later. Once the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism from the hole and set it aside.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Place the inside of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it with the provided hardware. Make sure the square pin on the inside of the latch is facing the mechanism for latching inside the handle, 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 screws supplied.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons for replacing a door handle is because it feels loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually due to malfunctioning parts of the latching system, for example a striking plate that's either too small or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb with time. This simple project will allow you to replace your old strike plate with a new, larger one that can provide greater security and will keep your door shut.

To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or a similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate's hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate is likely to have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

You may be able simply to put the new strikeplate in the old one using the screws that come with it, depending on the door you have. You may have to first drill holes and then chisel some wood out to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case, be careful not to cut too deeply or you could cause damage to the strength of your doorjamb.

Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the lock a more secure grip on doors and will require more force to open the doors. It usually requires two larger screws to secure the strike plate into the frame of the door. It is necessary remove the old strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate was made to work with antique rim locks and it's constructed of durable solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. It comes with wood screws and machine screws, ensuring that you have the right hardware for the job. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip, and machine screws have a blunter tip.

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