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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles that you have in your home are an essential part of the design. A new handle will elevate your home's decor and bring your decor to the present.

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

Door Knobs

Door handles add to the appearance of your house while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles to complement your decor. If yours are starting to begin to show signs of wear or simply require an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be done in a couple of steps.

You'll need to find the shaft, or spindle, through which the knob is connected to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can put a narrow screwdriver into to loosen the set screws holding the locking window handle in place. Some have a slot or hole that can be used with the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. When you press this pin it opens the latch mechanism and allows 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 that the latch functions properly before tightening new set screws.

After you've replaced the knob, put the rod of the latch over the door's hole and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are lined up and then thread in the screws for the latch plate and tighten the screws.

Some people opt for a smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware to create an elegant, modern look that complements other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic design, which pairs well with farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have family members with mobility limitations You might be interested in an rim lock or a lever knobs for doors that require less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics have been the main consideration when it comes to door handle design, other aspects are increasingly being considered too. Accessibility and control of infections are key considerations in the creation of new designs for handles. For example some window handles can be operated using an arm.

Latch

The latch that keeps your door handle open is prone to wear and tear due to age and use. Changing out the old latch to make room for an entirely new handle can be an easy DIY task and it will make a significant difference in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on what type of handle you are using the latch may be a separate component or an integral part of the knob. In either case, you will follow the same steps for removing and replacing. It's simple to remove the old latch, particularly if you have doors with a "magic" button. It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is what you have to press to pop the latch right out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle does not 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 using the help of a screwdriver. Some have a slot in which you can insert your screwdriver, whereas others simply snap off.

Then, remove the machine screws that attach the latch and the plate to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp point - you will have to store them in a safe location to reuse them in subsequent steps. Once the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

Now you can begin installing the new latch. Place the latch plate in the upvc door handles hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism of the handle and aligns with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then attach the latch's exterior plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons for replacing a door handle is because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to misaligned components in the latching mechanism, for example the strike plate being too short or moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple fix allows you to replace your old strike plate with a new, larger one that will provide better security and keep your door closed.

To check if the problem 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 then try to latch it. If the mark is below your strike plate hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. 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.

Depending on the door you have, you may be able to just attach the new strike plate into the door over the old one with the screws that come with it. However, you might need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel a bit of the wood to make sure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case make sure you don't be too rough with the chiseling process or you may ruin the integrity of the doorjamb.

Installing a new style box strike plate will give the lock a more secure grip on doors and will require more force to open the Bi-fold doors handle. Typically, it requires two longer screws that secure the strike plate to the door frame. You'll have to 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 made from robust solid brass with an extremely thick. This kit includes both wood screws as well as machine screws, allowing you to choose the right hardware to suit your requirements. Just remember that wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine ones are more blunt.