How to Replace Door handles for double glazed doors

Door handles are a crucial element of your home's decor. A new handle will bring your home's decor up to date.

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

Door Knobs

Door handles can enhance the aesthetics of your home, while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a wide variety of colors, finishes and styles that will complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or require an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a couple of easy steps.

You must locate the shaft, or spindle, through which the knob is connected to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can put an incredibly small screwdriver to remove the set screws holding the knob in place. Others have a thin slot or hole in which can be used with a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. The pin opens the latch mechanism, and lets you pull or push the knob.

After you have ahold of the spindle or shaft, take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening the set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the rod of the latch over the hole in the door and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then thread the screws for the latch plate and tighten them.

Some homeowners opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek look. It will complement their furniture. Some people prefer a rustic style that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have family members with mobility limitations You might want to consider choosing a rim lock or lever knobs for doors that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are two major issues that have led to the creation of new designs for handle window locking handles including ones which can be operated by the forearms of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the door handle open can wear down over time. The upvc replacement window handles of the latch to fit an entirely new handle can be an easy DIY project and can make a big change in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of knob you are using, the latch may be a part of the knob or it might be an independent piece that is attached to the door. In any case, you'll follow the same procedure to remove and replace. It's simple to remove the old latch, particularly in the case of doors with a "magic" button. It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is what you have to press to take the latch out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle does not have this button, you'll have to take off the cover plates placed over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pull them off of the handle. Some have a slot in which you can put your screwdriver, while others just snap off.

Next, you will want to unscrew the two machine screws that secure the latch and inner plate to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a sharp point - you will be required to keep them in a safe location to use them again in the next steps. After the screws have been removed, you can remove the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Insert the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it using the provided hardware. Make sure that the square pin in the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism in the handle and aligns with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons to replace the door handle for double glazed window is because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to incorrectly aligned parts of the latching system, for example the strike plate being too short or has moved upwards or downward on the doorjamb with time. This simple fix allows you to replace your old strike plate with a longer, new one that will provide better security and keep your door closed.

Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the latch bolt to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole, it means that the door won't latch because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is over the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

It is possible to screw the new strikeplate into place over the old one by using the screws supplied with it, depending on your door. It is possible that you will need to first drill holes and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case, be careful not to cut too much or you may cause damage to the strength of your doorjamb.

Installing a new style box strike plate will give the lock a more secure grip on doors and require more force to open them. Typically it requires two long screws that anchor the strike plate to the door frame. You'll need to remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one.

This rare strike plate is made from solid brass and has an extremely thick. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. This kit comes with wood screws and machine screws, allowing you to pick the right hardware for your needs. Just remember that wood screws have a sharp tip, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.