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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles for doors in your home are an essential part of the design. A new handle can elevate your home's decor and bring your decor to the present.

Over time the knobs on your patio door handle locks may become stiff, or even break. These are indicators that it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help you select the correct door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

The window handles on your doors will enhance the look of your home and allow you to open and close them. They are available in a range of finishes, colors, and types to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or require an upgrade, you can replace them in a few simple steps.

The first thing to find is the spindle or shaft through which the knob is affixed to the upvc sliding door handle. Some have a tiny hole that you can put a narrow screwdriver into to release the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a thin slot or hole through which allows you to press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using a flathead. When you press the pin it opens the latch mechanism and lets you pull or push on the knob.

Once you have the spindle or shaft in your hand, remove the old knob and replace it. Make sure to align it properly and then verify that the latch works properly before tightening your new set screws.

Once you've replaced the knob, put the rod of the latch 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 lined up, then thread in the latch plate screws and tighten the screws.

Some homeowners opt for an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary appearance. This can be matched with the furniture they have. Others prefer a more rustic style, which pairs well with spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have family members who have mobility issues You may be interested in an rim lock or a lever style victorian scroll door handles knob, which require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are the main issues that have led to the development of innovative new handle designs like those that can be operated using the forearm of a person.

Latch

The latch that opens your door is prone to wear and tear due to age and use. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will make a big difference in how it opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you use the latch can be a separate piece or an integral part of the knob. In either case, the same process to remove and install will apply. It's easy to remove the old latch, particularly when you have an entry handle that has 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 isn't equipped with this button the first step is to remove 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 of the handle. Some have a slot where you can insert your screwdriver. Other handles simply snap off.

The next step is to unscrew the two machine screws holding the latch and the plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep the screws that are shorter and have an angled tip in a safe place to be able to reuse them later. After the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole and put it aside.

Now you can start on the new latch. Place the inside of the latch into the hole in the door, and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that 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 outside latch plate onto the handle and secure it with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons for replacing the door handle is because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to misaligned parts in the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too small or has moved up or down on the doorjamb over time. This simple project will allow you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that will provide better security and ensure that your door stays shut.

To determine if the issue is caused by the strike plate, apply lipstick or similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate hole it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb.

You might be able to screw the new strikeplate into place over the old one by using the screws supplied with it, depending on the door you have. You may need to first drill holes and then chisel the wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the situation, be careful to not chisel out too much wood or you'll damage the strength of the doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new strike plate, which provides the lock with a more secure grip on the door and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two larger screws to fix the strike plate into the external door handles euro lock frame. To accomplish this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel away the wood to make space for the new one.

This strike plate is specifically designed to work with rim locks from the past, and it's constructed of sturdy solid brass in an extremely thick. It comes with both machine screws and wood screws, ensuring that you have the right hardware for your job. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip while machine screws are more blunt.