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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a key part of your home's decor. A new handle can transform your space and bring your decor up to date.

Over time, your door knobs may become stiff, or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you choose the best door handle replacement handles for windows for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors can enhance the appearance of your home and make it easier for you to shut and open them. They come in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles to match your decor. If yours is beginning to appear worn or just need an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be completed in just a few steps.

The first thing you need to find is the shaft or spindle through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can put an incredibly small screwdriver to loosen the set screws that hold the knob in place. Some have a small slot or hole through which you can use to press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using a flathead. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism, and lets you to pull or push the knob.

After you have gained access to the shaft or spindle, take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Align it correctly and check whether the latch works before tightening the new set screws.

After you've replaced the knob, hold the rod of the latch over the door's hole and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned then tighten the screws for the latch plate.

Some homeowners opt for a brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary look. This will match their furniture. Others prefer a more rustic style which is great for rustic-styled rooms. If you have family members who have mobility issues You may want to consider choosing the rim lock or lever knobs for doors, which require less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door replacement double glazing window handles. Accessibility and control of infections have been major considerations in the development of new designs for window handles for upvc. For instance certain double glazing window handles can be operated using a person's arm.

Latch

The latch that opens your door can wear out from the wear and tear of use. Switching out the old latch to accommodate an entirely new handle can be an easy DIY task and can make a big difference in how your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob itself, or it could be an individual piece that is attached to the door. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and installing is applicable. It's simple to take off the old latch, particularly if you have doors with a "magic" button. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob is the one you'll need to press in order to pull the latch out of the handle.

If your handle doesn't have this button, you'll have to take off the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pry them off of the handle. Some have slots where you can put your screwdriver, whereas others just snap off.

The next step is to remove 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 sharp tips in a secure location in order to reuse them in the future. After the screws are removed, you can remove the latch plate and mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

You can now begin working on the new latch. Install the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it with the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism in the handle and aligns with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then, push the outside latch plate on and secure it using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons to replace a door handle is because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually caused by incorrectly aligned parts of the latching system, for example a striking plate that's either too short or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb with time. This simple fix allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that can provide greater security and will keep your door shut.

Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the latch bolt to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door and attempt 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 higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate is likely to have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

It is possible to install the new strikeplate in place over the existing one using the screws that come with it, based on the door. However, you may need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel a bit of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If this is the situation make sure you don't cut 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 stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two longer 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 make space for the new one.

This strike plate is specifically designed to work with antique rim locks and it's made from durable solid brass in an extremely thick. It comes with both machine screws tilt and turn window handles wood screws, which means you'll have the right hardware for the job. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed point, while machine screws are more blunt.