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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles and hinges are a key part of your home's decor. A new handle can transform your home and bring your decor up to date.

Over time, your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff, or break. These are signs that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you choose the correct door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors can enhance the look of your home and allow you to open and shut them. They come in a wide range of finishes, colors and types to match your decor. If yours is beginning to begin to show signs of wear or just need an upgrade replacing them is simple and can be done in just a few steps.

You'll need to find the spindle, or shaft through which the knob is connected to the door. Some have a small hole that you can insert an incredibly small screwdriver to release the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a tiny slot, or hole, that allows you to press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using flathead. When you press the pin it opens the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push on the knob.

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

After replacing the knob, put the rod of the latch over the door's hole and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned, then tighten the screws for the latch plate.

Some people opt for a smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware to create a sleek, contemporary look that is a perfect match for other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic look which is great for spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have family members with mobility limitations You may think about an rim lock or a lever-style door knobs 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 in the development of new handle designs. For uPVC Window Handle Replacement instance, some can be operated with a person's arm.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open may wear out over time. Changing out the old latch to make room for the new handle is an easy DIY project and will make a significant difference in how 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 independent piece attached to the door. In either case, the same process to remove and install will be used. The process of removing the old latch of place is fairly easy especially if the door handle has what's known as a "magic button". It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is what you have to press to take the latch out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.

If your handle doesn't have this magic button you will need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pry them off of the handle. Some have slots where you can place your screwdriver, whereas others simply snap off.

Next, you will want to remove the two machine screws holding the latch and the inner plate to the door upvc window handles replacement handle replacement double glazing window handles (just click the up coming post). These are the screws with a sharp tip - you will need to keep these in a safe place to reuse them in later steps. Once the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

You can now begin installing the new latch. Place the inside of the latch into the hole in the door, and secure it using the provided hardware. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism in the handle and is aligned with the other screw holes in the handle. Then attach the latch's exterior plate using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle if it is loose or does not lock properly. This is typically caused by misaligned parts in the latching system, such as a strike plate that is too small or has moved upwards or downward on the doorjamb over time. This simple fix allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that will give you better security and will keep your door shut.

To determine if the issue 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 located below the strike plate hole, it means that the door uPVC window handle replacement isn't latching because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is higher than the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

It is possible to put the new strikeplate in place over the old one by using the screws supplied with it, based on the door. It is possible that you will need to drill holes first, and then chisel the wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the situation, be careful to not cut too much wood or you may ruin the strength of the doorjamb.

You could also try installing a new box strike plate that will give the lock a stronger grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically it requires two long screws to secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. To accomplish this, you'll need to remove the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel out the wood to create space for the new one.

This strike plate is made to work with rim locks from the past, and it's constructed of durable solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. It comes with machine screws and wood screws, which means you'll have the right hardware for the job. Make sure to note that the wood screws have a sharp edge, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.