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How to Replace Door Handles

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

Over time, your door knobs may become stiff or even break. These are indications that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you pick the correct door handle replacement 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 wide variety of colors, finishes and styles that will complement your decor. If yours has begun to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a few easy steps.

The first thing to do is locate the spindle or shaft through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can use 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 called a detent. When you press this pin it opens the latch mechanism and lets you pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle or shaft, in your hand Remove the knob and replace it. Be sure to align it properly and then check to ensure that the latch works properly before tightening the new set screws.

Once you've replaced the knob, hold the latch rod in position over the upvc door handle repairs near me's hole and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then thread the latch plate screws and tighten them.

Some people prefer an brushed or smooth metal finish for their front door handle repair hardware to give their home a modern and sleek appearance. This will match their other furniture. Some prefer a rustic style that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have a member of your family with mobility issues, you may prefer the lever or rim 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 infection control are key considerations in the development of new handle designs. For example some handles can be operated with the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open can wear down over time. Switching out the old latch to fit a new handle can be an easy DIY task and it can make a big difference in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on what type of handle you are using the latch can be a separate part or a part of the knob. In either case, the same process for removing and reinstalling will be used. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially when you have an entry handle that has a "magic" button. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob is the one you'll need to press in order to pop the latch out of the handle.

If your handle does not have this magic button, the first step is to remove any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pry them off the handle. Some have a tiny slot inside that you can put your screwdriver through, while others snap off.

The next step is to unscrew the two machine screws that secure the latch and inner plate to the door handle. These are the screws with a sharp point - you will be required to keep them in a secure location to use them again in the next steps. After these screws are removed you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and set it aside.

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

Strike Plate

It is common to replace a door handle when it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually caused by misaligned parts in the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too short or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This easy project allows you to replace your old strike plate with a new, longer one that will give you better security and ensure that your door handle repair near me stays shut.

Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the bolt for the latch to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole this means that your door won't latch because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is above the strike plate hole, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

You might be able to install the new strikeplate in the existing one by using the screws supplied with it, depending on your door handles repair near me. You may have to drill holes first and then chisel the wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case, be careful to not cut too much wood or you'll damage the strength of the doorjamb.

You could also try installing a new box strike plate that provides the lock with a stronger hold on the Door handle Repair near me and requires more force to open it. Typically it requires two long screws that secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. You'll have remove the old strike plate before drilling and chiseling the wood to create space for the new one.

This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a thick, heavy-duty. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. 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 while machine screws are more blunt.