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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles of your home are an essential part of the decor. A new handle will elevate your space and bring your decor up to date.

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

Door Knobs

The window handles on your doors can enhance the appearance of your house and make it easier for you to open and shut them. They are available in a variety of colors, finishes, and styles to match your decor. If yours has begun to show signs or need an upgrade You can replace them in a few easy steps.

You must locate the spindle, or shaft, through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can put the screwdriver with a small diameter to remove the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a small slot or hole that you can use to press the spring-activated detent pin using flathead. When you press this pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and allows you to pull or push the knob.

After you have ahold of the shaft or spindle take off the door knob and replace it with the new one. Make sure you align it properly and then test to see that the latch works properly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the rod for the latch into the door's hole. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then thread the screws for the latch plate and tighten the screws.

Some homeowners opt for a brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek look. This can be matched with their other furniture. Others prefer a more rustic design, which pairs well with rustic-styled rooms. If you have members of your household with mobility limitations You may be interested in an rim euro lock handles or a lever knobs for doors that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections are two major issues that have led to the creation of innovative new handle designs including ones that can be operated with a person's forearm.

Latch

The latch that holds your door handle open will wear out due to the wear and tear of use. It is simple to change the latch on your door handle. This will make an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of handle you choose the latch can be a separate part or an integral part of the knob. In either case, you'll need to follow the same procedure for removing and replacing. It's simple to remove the old latch, especially when you have an entry handle that has a "magic" button. It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this little 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 you will need to remove the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver. Some have a small slot in them where you can put your screwdriver, whereas others snap off.

Then, remove the machine screws that hold the latch and the plate to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp point and you'll need to keep these in a safe place to reuse them in later steps. After the screws have been removed, you are able to remove the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole and set it aside.

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

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle when it is loose or isn't window locking handles properly. This is often due to malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, like an unbalanced strike plate that is too small or shifted up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple project will allow you to replace your old strike plate with a longer, new one that can provide greater security and keep your patio door handle locks closed.

Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the bolt for the latch to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door, and then try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole, this means that your External Door handles Euro lock won't latch due to the fact that the strike plate is too small. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate has likely been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

You might be able to screw the new strikeplate into the one you have already installed using the screws included with it, depending on the door you have. You may need to drill holes first and then chisel the wood to ensure a perfect fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to cut too hard or you'll ruin the integrity of your doorjamb.

Installing a new style box strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger hold on the doors and require more force to open the doors. It usually requires two longer screws to anchor the strike plate into the frame of the door. To do this, you'll need to remove the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel out the wood to make space for the new one.

This hard-to find strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a thick, heavy-duty. It's made to be used on antique rim locks. This kit includes wood screws as well as machine screws so you can choose the right hardware to suit your needs. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip, whereas machine screws are blunter.