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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles in your home are an important part of the decor. A new handle will elevate your home's decor and bring your decor to the present.

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

Door Knobs

Door handles for double glazed doors enhance the look of your house while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They come in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning appear worn or you just want to upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be completed in a couple of steps.

The first thing you have to do is locate the shaft or spindle through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can access with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a thin slot or hole that allows you to press the spring-activated detent pin using a flathead. When you press the pin, the latch mechanism releases and allows you to pull or push on the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft, in your hand, remove the old knob and replace it. Make sure you align it correctly and test to see that the latch functions properly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, place the latch rod over the door's hole. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then tighten the screws on the latch plate.

Some people opt for the smooth or brushed finish on their upvc replacement door handles hardware for modern, sleek design that is a perfect match for other furniture in their homes. Some prefer a rustic style that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have someone in your family who has mobility issues, you may want to choose the lever or rim lock, which requires less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics are traditionally the main consideration when it comes to door handle design, other aspects are increasingly being considered as well. Accessibility and control of infections are the main issues that have led to the creation of new designs for handle replacement upvc window handles including ones that can be operated using a person's forearm.

Latch

The latch that holds the door handle open may wear out as time passes. Switching out the old latch to fit the new handle is an easy DIY task and it will make a huge change in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on what type of handle you are using the latch may be a separate piece or an integral part of the knob. In any case, you'll follow the same steps for removing and replacing. Removing the old latch of place is fairly easy particularly if your door handle has what's called a "magic button". This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob is the one you'll need to press in order to pull the latch out of the handle.

If your handle does not have this button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pry them off of the handle. Some have a slot in which you can place your screwdriver, while others simply snap off.

Then, loosen the machine screws that hold the inner plate and latch to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp tip - you will be required to keep them in a safe place to reuse them in later steps. Once these are off you can remove the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and set it aside.

Now you can begin installing the new latch. Place the latch plate in 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 lines up with the other screw chambers inside the door brompton carry handle. Then, push the outside latch plate onto and secure it with the screws provided.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons for replacing the door handle is that it feels loose or isn't locking properly. This is often caused by malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, such as an unbalanced strike plate that is too short or moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb over time. This simple fix allows you to replace your old strike plate with a longer, new one that can provide greater security and keep your patio door handle replacement 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 then try to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate's hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is higher than the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down on the doorjamb.

You might be able to screw the new strikeplate into place over the one you have already installed using the screws included with it, based on the door you have. But, you may have to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel out some of the wood to make sure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, be careful not to chisel too much or you may ruin the strength of your doorjamb.

You could also try installing a new strike plate which provides the lock with a more secure grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically it will require two longer screws to secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. To do this, you'll have to take off the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel out the wood to make space for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate was specifically designed to work with rim locks from the past, and is made of durable solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. This kit includes wood screws as well as machine screws so you can choose the right hardware to suit your needs. Just remember that wood screws have a sharp tip, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.