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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are an essential part of your home's decor. A new handle will elevate your space and bring your decor up-to-date.

Over time the knobs on your composite door handles may become stiff or even break. These are signs that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you select the correct door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your home and allow you to shut and open them. They are available in a range of finishes, colors, and types to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to begin to show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade replacing them is easy and can be accomplished in a couple of steps.

The first thing you need to find is the spindle or shaft through which the knob is affixed to the bifold door Handle replacement. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can access with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a tiny slot, or hole, that you can press the spring-activated detent pin using flathead. The pin opens the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push the knob.

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

After replacing the knob, put the rod for the latch into the door's hole. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Ensure that the holes are in alignment, then tighten the screws for the latch plate.

Some people opt for a smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware to give it modern, sleek design that complements other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic design, which pairs well with rustic-styled rooms. If you have a member of your family who has mobility issues, you might prefer the lever or rim lock that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections have been key issues when it comes to developing new designs for double glazing window handles. For example certain handles can be operated using a person's arm.

Latch

The latch that holds the door locking window handle open can wear down as time passes. 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 have the latch could be a part of the knob itself, or it might be an independent piece attached to the door. In either case, you will follow the same process for removing and replacing. It's easy to remove the old latch, particularly in the case of an entry handle that has a "magic" button. Located on the side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is what you have to press to take the latch right out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.

If your handle doesn't come with this 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 the aid of a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can put your screwdriver, whereas others simply snap off.

Next, you will want to loosen the two machine screws that secure the latch and the inner plate to the door handle for patio door. You will need to store these shorter screws with an angled tip in a secure location in order to reuse them in the future. After these screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the upvc chrome door handles and set it aside.

You can now begin installing 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 the square pin that is on the interior of the latch is facing the mechanism for latching inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers of the door handle. Then push the exterior latch plate onto the handle and secure it with the screws provided.

Strike Plate

It is common to replace a door handle because it is loose or does not lock properly. This is often caused by misaligned components in the latching mechanism, like the strike plate being too short or moved up or down on the doorjamb over time. This simple fix allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, longer one that can provide greater security and keep your door closed.

Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the bolt that you are using to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door, and then try to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate's hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. 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 existing one by using the screws supplied with it, depending on the door you have. 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, be careful not to chisel too much or you may damage the strength of your doorjamb.

Installing a brand new box-style strike plate will give the lock a stronger hold on the doors and require more force to open the doors. Typically it will require two longer screws that secure the strike plate to the door frame. To accomplish this, you'll need to remove the current strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one.

This rare 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 machine screws and wood screws, so you'll have the correct hardware for your job. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed point, and machine screws have a blunter tip.