How to Replace Door Handles

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

Over time, your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you choose the correct door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will enhance the look of your home and make it easier to open and shut them. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors and styles to match your decor. If yours is beginning appear worn or simply require an upgrade replacing them is simple and can be completed in just a few steps.

You'll need to find the spindle, or shaft through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that can be used with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that secure the handle. Some have a tiny slot, or hole, that you can press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using a flathead. This pin releases the latch mechanism and lets you pull or push the knob.

After you have gained access to the shaft or spindle remove the old door knob and replace it with the new one. Check that the latch functions properly before tightening the set screws.

Once you've replaced the knob, hold the rod for latching over the hole in the upvc door handle repairs near me and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Ensure that the holes are aligned, then tighten the latch plate screws.

Some people prefer an 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 pairs well with spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have a member of your family who has mobility issues, you might prefer a lever style or rim lock, which requires less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of upvc door handle repairs near me handles. Accessibility and control of infections have been key issues when it comes to developing new handle designs. For example some handles can be operated with an arm.

Latch

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

Depending on the type of knob you are using, the latch may be part of the knob itself or it could be an independent piece attached to the door. In either scenario, the same procedure for removing and installing will apply. Getting the old latch out of its place is quite simple, especially if your double glazing door handle repairs handle is equipped with what's known as a "magic button". It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is the one you need to press to take 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. They are typically 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 place your screwdriver, while others just snap off.

Then, unscrew the machine screws that attach the latch and the plate to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a pointy tip and you'll be required to keep them in a secure location to reuse them in later steps. After the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole and set it aside.

Now you can start on the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure the square pin that is on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it lines up with the other screw chambers in the upvc door Handle repair handle. Then push the exterior upvc door Handle repair latch plate onto and secure it using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

It is common to replace a door handle if it is loose or does not lock properly. This is usually due to misaligned parts in the latching system, for example a striking plate that's either too short or has moved upwards or downward on the doorjamb as time passes. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will offer better security for your door and will keep it closed.

Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the bolt for the latch to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it indicates that the plate is too small and the patio door handle repair near me won't latch. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door, you may be able to simply install the new strike plate in the existing one using the screws that come with it. However, you may need to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, you must be careful not to cut too hard or you'll damage the strength of your doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new box strike plate that will give the lock a stronger grip on the door and requires more force to open it. It typically requires two longer screws to fix the strike plate into the door frame. To do this, you'll have to remove the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel out the wood to create space for the new one.

This hard-to-find strike plate is specifically designed to work with rim locks from the past, and is made of durable solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws so you can pick the right hardware to suit your requirements. Just remember that the wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine ones are more blunt.