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doorpanels-300x200.jpgHow to Replace Door Handles

Replacement-Doors-300x200.jpgThe door handles in your home are an essential element of your design. A new handle can elevate your space and bring your decor to the present.

Over time the knobs on your door handle lock repair could become stiff or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you pick the correct door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles enhance the look of your house while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They come in a wide variety of colors, finishes and styles that will complement 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 completed in a couple of 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 you can use an screwdriver to take out the set screws that secure the handle. Some have a small slot or hole that can be used with a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. When you press the pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and lets you pull or push the knob.

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

After replacing the knob, put the rod that is attached to the latch over the hole on the door. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are lined up and then thread in the latch plate screws and tighten them.

Some homeowners opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish for their double glazing door handle repairs hardware, giving their home a modern and sleek look. This will match their other furniture. Some prefer a rustic design that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have someone in your family with mobility issues, you may prefer a lever style or rim lock 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 key issues that have led to the creation of new designs for handle handles including ones that can be operated with the forearm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds your front door handle repair handle open will wear out due to the wear and tear of use. Changing out the old latch to make room for the new handle is an easy DIY project and it will make a significant change in the way your door handle repair plate opens and closes.

Depending on what type of handle you use, the latch could be a separate part or an integral part of the knob. In either case, you will follow the same procedure for removing and replacing. The process of removing the old latch of its place is quite simple particularly if your door handle has what is known as 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 take the latch right out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle doesn't have this magic button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that are positioned 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 insert your screwdriver. Other handles just snap off.

Next, you will want to loosen the two machine screws holding the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. It is important to keep the screws that are shorter and have an angled tip in a secure location so that you can reuse them in the future. After the screws have been removed, you can remove the latch plate and mechanism from the hole and put it aside.

Now you can begin installing the new latch. Insert the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it with the provided hardware. Make sure that 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 in the door handle repairs (King-wifi.win) handle. Then, push the outside latch plate onto the handle and secure it with the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

It is typical to replace a door handle if it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is often due to incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, like the strike plate being too small or shifted up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple project will allow you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that will give you better security and keep your door closed.

Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the latch bolt to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate hole it indicates that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate is likely to have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

Depending on your door depending on the door, you might be able to attach the new strike plate in the existing one with 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 not to chisel too hard or you'll cause damage to the integrity of your doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new box strike plate, which gives the lock a much stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically, it requires two longer screws that anchor the strike plate to the frame of the door. It is necessary remove the previous strike plate before drilling and chiseling the wood to create space for the new one.

This hard-to-find strike plate is designed to be used with rim locks from the past, and it's constructed of sturdy solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. It comes with wood screws and machine screws, ensuring that you have the correct hardware for your job. Just remember that the wood screws have a sharp tip, while the machine screws are more blunt.

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