How to Replace Door Handles

patio door handle Locks locking window handles are a crucial part of your home's decor. A new handle will bring your home's decor and interior up-to-date.

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 select the right door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles for patio doors on your doors can enhance the appearance of your home and allow you to open and shut them. They are available in a range of finishes, colors and styles to match your decor. If yours has begun to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade, you can change them in just a few simple steps.

You'll need to find the shaft, or spindle through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some have a small hole that you can put the screwdriver with a small diameter to loosen the set screws holding the knob in place. Some have a small slot or hole that allows you to press a spring-activated detent pin with a flathead. When you press this pin, the latch mechanism releases and lets you pull or push on the knob.

Once you have access to the shaft or spindle take the knob off of the victorian door handle and replace it with the new one. Align it correctly and check whether the latch works before tightening the set screws.

After replacing the knob, you can place 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 lined up then thread the screws on the latch plate and tighten the screws.

Some homeowners opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary appearance. It will complement their other furniture. Others prefer a more rustic style, which pairs well with rustic-styled rooms. If you have family members with mobility limitations You may want to consider choosing the rim lock or lever-style door knobs, which require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being considered more and more for the design of door window handles for upvc. Infection control and accessibility are the main issues that have led to the development of new designs for handle handles, such as ones which can be operated by a person's forearm.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open will wear down over time. Switching out the old latch to accommodate the new handle is an easy DIY project and it can make a big difference in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of knob you are using 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 that is attached to the door. In either scenario, the same procedure for removing and reinstalling will apply. It's simple to take off the old latch, especially in the case of a upvc door handle replacement handle with a "magic" button. The button is located on the left side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is what you need to press to take the latch out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle does not come with this button, you'll need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed by using a screwdriver in order to remove them off of the handle. Some have a small hole inside that you can put your screwdriver into, while others snap off.

Then, remove the machine screws that attach the inner plate and latch to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp point and you'll need to keep these in a secure location to reuse them in later steps. Once these are off, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and put it away.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure that 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 of the door handle. Then attach the latch's exterior plate using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons to replace a door handle is because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is typically caused by malfunctioning parts of the latching system, for example a striking plate that's either too short or has moved upwards 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 will give you better security and will keep your door shut.

To check if the problem is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down on the doorjamb.

Depending on your door, you may be able to screw the new strike plate into place over the old one, using the screws included with it. However, you might need to pre-drill holes and then chisel out some of the wood to ensure it's a good fit. If this is the situation, be careful to not cut too much wood or you'll damage the integrity of the doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new strike plate which gives the lock a much stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two longer screws to secure the strike plate in the door frame. To do this, you'll have to remove the current strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one.

This strike plate is designed to be used with antique rim locks, and is made of durable solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. It comes with both wood screws and machine screws, which means you'll have the right hardware for the job. Just remember that the wood screws have a pointy edge, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.