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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are an essential part of the decor of your home. A new handle can elevate your home's decor and bring your decor to the present.

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

Door Knobs

Door handles add to the look of your home, while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They come in a variety of colors, finishes, and types to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade, you can replace them in a few simple steps.

You need to locate the shaft, or spindle 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 hold the handle in place. Some have a tiny slot or hole that you can use to press the spring-activated detent pin using flathead. When you press this pin, the latch mechanism releases and allows you to pull or push on the knob.

Once you have access to the shaft or spindle, remove the old door knob and replace it with the new one. Align it correctly and check that the latch functions properly before tightening new set screws.

After replacing upvc window handles the knob, place the rod for the latch into the hole on the door. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are lined up and then thread in the screws on the latch plate and tighten them.

Some prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware for an elegant, modern look that complements other furniture in their homes. Some people prefer a rustic style that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have members of your household with mobility limitations, you may think about the rim lock or lever-style door knobs that require less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being considered more and more for the design of door locking window handles. Accessibility and control of infections have been major considerations in the creation of new handle for double glazed window designs. For example certain handles can be operated using the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the door handle open may wear out as time passes. It is simple to change the latch on your door handle. This will make huge differences in how it opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of knob you are using, the latch may be part of the knob itself, or it could be an independent piece that is attached to the door. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and reinstalling will be used. It's simple to take off the old latch, particularly when you have an entry handle that has a "magic" button. The button is located on the left side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is what you have to press to pull the latch out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle does not have this 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 using the aid of a screwdriver. Some have a tiny slot inside that you can put your screwdriver through, while others simply snap off.

The next step is to remove the two machine screws holding the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a pointy tip You will have to store them in a safe place to reuse them in subsequent steps. Once these are off you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and place it in a safe place.

Now you can start on the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin in the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism of the handle and is aligned with the other screw holes in the handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle when it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is typically caused by incorrectly aligned parts of the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too short or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb with time. This simple project will allow you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, longer one that will give you better security and keep your door closed.

To check if the problem is caused by the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material on the latch bolt. 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 door won't latch. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door you have, you may be able to attach the new strike plate in place over the old one, using the screws that come with it. It is possible that you will need to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a tight fit. If this is the case, be careful to not be too rough with the chiseling process or you may ruin the strength of the doorjamb.

Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the lock a more secure grip on doors and require more force to open them. It usually requires two longer screws to anchor the strike plate in the frame of the door. To do this, you'll need to remove the current strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one.

This hard-to find strike plate is made of solid brass and has a heavy-duty thickness. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. This kit comes with wood screws as well as machine screws so you can pick the right hardware for your requirements. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip while machine screws are more blunt.