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How to Replace Door Handles

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

Over time the knobs on your door may become stiff, or even break. These are signs it's time to replace them. This guide will help you choose the correct door handle replacement Door Handles for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles enhance the look of your home, while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors and styles to match your decor. If yours are starting to show signs of wear or simply require an upgrade replacing them is simple and can be done in just a few steps.

The first thing to do is locate the spindle or shaft through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some have a small hole that you can put the screwdriver with a small diameter to remove the set screws holding the knob in place. Some have a tiny slot or hole that allows you to press a spring-activated detent pin with flathead. This pin releases the latch mechanism and allows you pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle or shaft, in your hand, remove the old knob and replace it. Check that the latch is working properly before tightening new set screws.

After replacing the knob, you can place the rod for the latch into the door's hole. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned, then thread in the screws on the latch plate and tighten them.

Some prefer the smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware to give it an elegant, modern look that matches other furnishings in their homes. Some people prefer a rustic look that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have one of your family members with mobility issues, you might want to choose the lever or rim lock that requires less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility have been major considerations when it comes to developing new designs for handles for double glazed doors. For example some handles can be operated using the arm of a person.

Latch

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

Depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be a part of the knob or it could be an individual piece attached to the upvc door handles replacement. In any case, you'll follow the same procedure for removing and replacing. The process of removing the old latch of place is fairly easy, especially if your door handle has what is called a "magic button". This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob, is what you will need to press in order to pull the latch out of the handle.

If your handle does not have this magic button you will need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed with a screwdriver. Some have a slot in which you can insert your screwdriver, while others just snap off.

The next step is to remove the two machine screws holding the latch and inner plate to the upvc sliding door handle handle. It is important to keep these screws with sharp tips in a secure location so that you can reuse them later. Once these are off, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and set it aside.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the conservatory door handles hole and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism in the handle and aligns with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then push the exterior latch plate onto and secure it using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

It is typical to replace a door handle when it is loose or does not lock properly. This is usually due to incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, for example a strike plate that's too small or has moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb as time passes. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will provide better security for your door and keep it closed.

To check if the problem is caused by the strike plate, apply some lipstick or a similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it means that the door isn't latching because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb.

Depending on your door You may be able to install the new strike plate in place over the old one using the screws included with it. However, you might need to pre-drill holes and then chisel out some of the wood to ensure it's a good fit. If this is the case make sure you don't chisel out too much wood or you may ruin the integrity of the doorjamb.

Installing a new box-style strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger hold on the doors and require more force to open the doors. Typically it will require two longer screws that anchor the strike plate to the frame of the door. To accomplish this, you'll need to remove the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel away the wood to make space for the new one.

This strike plate is made to work with rim locks from the past, and it's made from robust solid brass with a heavy duty thickness. It comes with wood screws and machine screws, which means you'll have the correct equipment for your task. Make sure to note that the wood screws have a pointy edge, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.