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How to Replace Door Handles

The door double glazed windows handles of your home are an essential part of the design. A new handle will bring your home's decor modern.

Over time, your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff and even break. These are signs it's time to change them. This guide will help you select the right door handle Replacement Door Handles for your home.

Door Knobs

The upvc windows handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your house and make it easier to open and close them. They come in a variety of finishes, colors and styles that will complement your decor. If yours is beginning to appear worn or simply require an upgrade, replacing them is relatively easy and can be accomplished in a couple of steps.

The first thing to find is the shaft or spindle through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can access with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that secure the handle. Others have a thin slot or hole where can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. When you press the pin, the latch mechanism releases and lets you pull or push on the knob.

Once you have the spindle or shaft in your hands take the knob off and replace it. Be sure to align it correctly and check to ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening the new set screws.

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

Some people prefer a brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek look. This will match their furniture. Some prefer a rustic design that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have family members who have mobility issues, you may want to consider choosing a 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 handles. Infection control and accessibility have been key issues in the creation of new handle designs. For instance, some double glazing window handle designs can be operated by an arm.

Latch

The latch that opens your door is prone to wear and tear due to age and use. It is easy to change the latch on your door handle. This will result in an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you have depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be a part of the knob itself or it could be an individual piece attached to the door itself. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and installing is applicable. Getting the old latch out of the way is relatively simple, especially if your door handle is equipped with what's known as a "magic button". This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob is the one you'll have to press to pull the latch out of the handle.

If your handle isn't equipped with this magical button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed by using a screwdriver to pry them off of the handle. Some have a small slot in them that you can insert your screwdriver through, while others snap off.

Next, you will want to unscrew the two machine screws holding the latch and the plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep these shorter screws with an angled tip in a safe place to be able to reuse them later. After the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

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

Strike Plate

It is typical to replace a door handle because it is loose or does not lock properly. This is usually due to incorrectly aligned parts of the latching mechanism, such as a striking plate that's either too small or has moved up or down on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which can provide more security for your door and keep it shut.

To determine if the issue is caused by the strike plate, apply some lipstick or a similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole, this means that your door won't latch due to the fact that the plate is too short. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

You might be able to put the new strikeplate in the old one using the screws included with it, based on the door you have. However, you may need to drill holes first, and then chisel out some of the wood to make sure it's a snug fit. If this is the case, you must be cautious not to chisel too much or you may ruin the integrity of your doorjamb.

You can also try installing a new strike plate, which provides the lock with a stronger grip on the door and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two longer screws to secure the strike plate into the door frame. To do this, you'll have to take off the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel away the wood to make space for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a heavy-duty thickness. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. It comes with both wood screws and machine screws, which means you'll have the correct hardware for the job. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip, while machine screws are more blunt.