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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a crucial part of the decor of your home. A new handle will bring your home's decor up-to-date.

Over time, your door knobs may become stiff, or even break. These are signs it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help you choose the appropriate replacement door handle for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will enhance the appearance of your home and allow you to open and shut them. They are available in a variety of colors, finishes, and styles to match 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 few steps.

The first thing to do is locate the spindle or shaft through the knob's attachment to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can put the screwdriver with a small diameter to release the set screws that hold the knob in place. Some have a small slot or hole where you can use the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. The pin opens the latch mechanism and allows you pull or push the knob.

After you have gained access to the shaft or spindle take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening the new set screws.


After replacing the knob, hold the latch rod in position over the hole in the door and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then tighten the screws for the latch plate.

Some people choose an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek appearance. This can be matched with their furniture. Some prefer a rustic look that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have family members who are unable to move, you may be interested in the rim lock or lever-style door knobs that require 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 when it comes to developing new handle designs. For instance some handles can be operated using an arm.

Latch

The latch that keeps your door handle open will wear out due to the wear and tear of use. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will make huge differences in how it opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of knob you have depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be a part of the knob itself or it might be an independent piece attached to the door. In either case, you will follow the same process to remove and replace. It's simple to take off the old latch, especially if you have a door handle with a "magic" button. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob is what you will have to press to pop the latch out of the handle.

If your handle doesn't have this magic button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed by using a screwdriver in order to remove them off the handle. Some have a slot in which you can place your screwdriver, while others simply snap off.

The next step is to unscrew the two machine screws that secure the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep these screws with sharp tips in a secure location in order to reuse them in the future. After these screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and place it in a safe place.

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

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons to replace a door handle is because it feels loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually due to malfunctioning parts of the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too small or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb with time. This simple fix allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, longer one that will give you better 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 bolt that is used to latch. Close the door, and then try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole this means that your door isn't latching because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is over the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down on the doorjamb.

It is possible to put the new strikeplate in the existing one by using the screws supplied with it, depending on your door. However, you may need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel a bit of the wood to make sure it's a good fit. If this is the case make sure you don't cut too much wood or you may ruin the integrity of the doorjamb.

You could also try installing a new strike plate which gives the lock a much stronger grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically, repairmywindowsanddoors requires two longer screws to secure the strike plate to the door frame. You'll have remove the old strike plate before drilling and chiseling the wood to make room for the new one.

This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with an extremely thick. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. This kit comes with wood screws as well as machine screws so you can pick the right hardware for your requirements. Make sure to note that wood screws have a pointy tip, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.

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