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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a key part of the decor of your home. A new handle will bring your home's decor modern.

Over time, your knobs on your doors may begin to feel stiff or even break. These are indications that it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help choose the correct door handle Replacement door Handles for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your home and allow you to open and close them. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles that will complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or require an upgrade, you can change them in just a few easy steps.

You need to locate the spindle, or shaft through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can insert the screwdriver with a small diameter to remove the set screws that hold the knob in place. Others have a thin slot or hole that can be used with a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. When you press the pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and lets you pull or push the knob.

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

After replacing the knob, place 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 latch plate screws.

Some homeowners opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek appearance. This can be matched with their furniture. Others prefer a more rustic design that is a good match for rustic-styled rooms. If you have one of your family members with mobility issues, you might prefer an rim or lever lock that require less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics have traditionally been the primary consideration for door handle design, other aspects are becoming more important as well. Infection control and accessibility have been key issues in the development of new designs for handles. For instance, some can be operated using a person's arm.

Latch

The latch that holds your door handle open will wear out due to the wear and tear of use. Switching out the old latch to make room for the new window handle replacement is a simple DIY job and it can make a big change in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob itself or it might be an independent piece that is attached to the door itself. In either case, you'll need to follow the same steps to remove and replace. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially if you have doors with a "magic" button. The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob is what you will need to press in order to remove the latch of the handle.

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

Next, you will want to unscrew the two machine screws holding the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. It is important to keep these shorter screws with a pointed tip in a safe place so that you can reuse them later. Once the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole tilt and turn window handles secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure the square pin that is on the interior of the latch is facing the mechanism for latching 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 provided.

Strike Plate

It is common to replace a door handle because it is loose or does not lock properly. This is typically caused by malfunctioning parts of the latching system, such as the strike plate being too short or has moved up or down on the doorjamb over time. This simple fix allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that will give you better security and will keep your door shut.

To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply lipstick or similar marking material on the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below your strike plate hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate may have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door you have depending on the door, you might be able to just install the new strike plate into the existing one using the screws included with it. However, you might need to drill holes first, and then chisel some of the wood to ensure it's a snug fit. If this is the case Be careful not to chisel out too much wood or you could damage the integrity of the doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new box strike plate that will give the euro lock handles a more secure grip on the door and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two larger screws to anchor the strike plate to the door frame. You'll have remove the old strike plate before drilling and chiseling the wood to create space for the new one.

This hard-to-find strike plate is made to work with rim locks from the past, and it's made from durable solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. This kit includes both wood screws as well as machine screws, so you can choose the right hardware to suit your requirements. Make sure to note that the wood screws have a sharp tip, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.