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Door Handle Replacement

It's worth replacing door handles if you don't like the way they appear, or if they're difficult to use. Installing the new handle on your door is simple if you've got patience.

Modern door double glazed handles are often equipped with cover plates that conceal the screws to give them an attractive look. However, you will need to attach them separately if your new handle doesn't have them attached already.

Remove the old handle

The door handle isn't only a decorative addition to your home it also serves as an important safety feature that lets you to lock and unlock your door. But, over time the sliding door handles handle could lose its grip, feel loose, or look old and worn. This is a sign that it's probably time for a replacement.

If your door handle is becoming difficult to use, it could be time to replace it. This is a serious issue because you won't be in a position to lock or unlock the door which could put you and your family at risk.

It's also recommended to replace your door handle in the event that it's damaged or broken. A broken door handle can be very dangerous, especially if your children or elderly family members are unable to open it and end up trapped within. It's easy to replace a broken handle on doors.

Most modern door handles are standard size, so they are suitable for any door. If you aren't certain that the new door handle you are buying will work, take out the old one and measure the holes in its housing. This will help you to buy the correct sized door handle.

The easiest way to take off the handle from your door is to remove it from the door. This is usually done with the screw driver. However some door white window handles have a cover plate that conceals the mounting screws so you'll have to cut off this cover plate to get access to the screws beneath. Once you've removed your old handle, take an outline of how the spindle is positioned so that you can align it when you fit your new one.

You can also remove the door handle by unscrewing the latch mechanism. You can use a screwdriver for removing the door handle. However, you'll have to locate the tiny latch, which is located on the edge trim piece. Once you've removed the latch, you can take the handle off the strike plate and then remove the latch from the door edge.

Take off the Strike Plate

You'll need to replace your latch plate after replacing the handle. It's the plate that holds the hole through which the latch for the door is inserted when the door closes. The packaging that the new handles come with will offer two options for latch plates: one that is rectangular and the other circular (see the diagram above detailing the parts of the door handle). If your current latch plate has rectangular in shape, swap it over to the circular one so that the latch hooks onto the strike plate in a way that makes the handle easier to operate.

The first step is to unhook the screw that is holding the latch plate. These screws are often tight, and will require some force to loosen. It might be beneficial to get a second person to assist with this part if possible.

The latch plate should easily come out of the door after the screws have been removed. If it is stuck or doesn't move using a nail file to scratch around the edges of the latch plate. This may help free the plate.

You can now move on to making the new door strike plate for installation. Install the latch plate in the door jamb using the screws that came with the new handles for patio doors. Don't over tighten your screws as this can cause damage to the strike plate.

If you're unsure whether the latch plate is in its proper position, close and open the door to see whether it latches and closes correctly. If it does not you'll have to adjust the strikeplate either up or down, or forward or back until the door shuts properly.

If the door continues to move or jiggles, you might need to increase the size of your latch hole on the strike plate. This is more frequent with older doors, but can happen due to wear and tear, hinge mortises that are too narrow or are not sized correctly for the latch, or due to damaged or broken strike plate that is damaged or broken. If this is the case, use a metal filing instead of a chisel or hammer to adjust the strike plate.

Take off the Latch

The latch is an angled metal piece which slides in and out of a hole on the inside of your door. When you turn the handle, it pushes this latch forward, allowing you to open the door. It also hooks in a hole on the door frame to ensure that the door remains closed. If your door wiggles when you close it, changing the latch may be the only thing needed to fix it.

The screws that support the door latch are difficult to locate, but you can usually use a screwdriver to make a small hole in the trim plate and pry the latch off. After taking off the trim plate you should be able to remove the latch and the bolts that hold it and the spindle in position.

If the latch cannot be easily removed using a paperclip or tool to take it off the handle mechanism. Place the item into the slot for the latch that is recessed and gently twist it or jiggle until the that the latch and handle begin to split. You may have to repeat this process several times before you are able to pull the latch out.

You should be able slide the new latch into its slot without any issues once you have removed the old one. Make use of the new screws to connect the latch to the strike plate or door frame. Make sure that it is correctly positioned in the slot and aligned with the screw chambers.

Take note of the backset (the distance between the center of the large hole in the door's front and the edge) before installing the new handle. Check that the latch size of the new handle is equal to the measurement.

You'll need a new lock cylinder if you're replacing the latch and handle or your existing one is damaged. If you're not changing locks the new lock will fit into the recess you have already installed, and also work with your current keys. Be sure to choose the latch with rectangular cover plates that match your handles.

Remove the cover plate

You can replace your old door handles with a new design of roses and levers to improve the look of your house. You can purchase complete sets that include the escutcheons as well as privacy adaptors and escutcheons.

The first step to replace an internal door handle is to remove the cover plate or rose, which covers the screws and the mechanism within. Find an opening tab on the plate and employ a flathead screwdriver remove it from the knob. It could have a slot on one edge or be secured by pins.

Remove the screw that is holding the handle in the interior and put it aside after the cover plate is removed. You'll also need to take out the screws that hold the latch and the plates inside to the door, which you can accomplish by loosening them using the help of a Philips screwdriver. Then, take the inner plates and latch plate from the door and set them aside.

Not all bi-fold doors handles have this gap. If yours does not have a handle, you'll need to drill a new hole in the door. This is the same procedure for opening a locked door, but you will need to be extra careful not to harm the door or frame.

After the holes are drilled, you'll need to install new screws for the door knob. Purchase the same dimensions as your old screws to ensure that you don't get the handle that is too loose or tight. You'll also have to install a new strike rod and latch plate that aren't included in the majority of door handle sets.

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