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How to Replace Door handles for double glazed doors

The door handles of your home are an important element of your interior design. A new handle can elevate your space and bring your decor up-to-date.

As time passes, your knobs for your doors can begin to feel stiff and even break. These are signs it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help choose the correct door handle replacement for your home.

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The handles on your doors will enhance the appearance of your home and make it easier for you to shut and open them. They are available in a variety of colors, finishes, and styles to complement your decor. If yours are starting to begin to show signs of wear or simply require an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be done in a few steps.

You must locate the shaft, or spindle, through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can insert the screwdriver with a small diameter to remove the set screws that hold the knob in place. Some have a small slot or hole that you can use the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated pin called a detent. When you press the pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and allows you to pull or push the knob.

After you have ahold of the spindle or shaft, remove the old upvc window handles door knob and replace it with the new one. Check whether the latch works before tightening the set screws.

After replacing the knob, place the rod that is attached to the latch over the hole on the door. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned then thread the screws on the latch plate and tighten them.

Some homeowners opt for an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek look. This can be matched with their other furniture. Some prefer a rustic style that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have family members who have mobility issues You might be interested in an rim lock or a lever-style door knobs that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in 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 using a person's forearm.

Latch

The latch that holds your door handle open will wear out due to age and use. Changing out the old latch to make room for an entirely new handle can be a simple DIY job and it can make a big change in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of knob you have, the latch may be part of the knob itself, or it could be an independent piece attached to the door. In either case, you will follow the same procedure to remove and replace. Getting the old latch out of the way is relatively simple, especially if your door handle has what is known as a "magic button". It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is the one you need to press to take the latch 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 circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pry them off the handle. Some have a small slot inside that you can slide your screwdriver through, while others simply snap off.

The next step is to unscrew the two machine screws that hold the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. These are the screws with a pointy tip You will be required to keep them in a secure location to use them again in the next steps. After the screws have been removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

You can now begin working on the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it using the hardware provided. 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 for patio door. Then, push the exterior latch plate on and secure it using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons for replacing a door handle is because it feels loose or isn't locking properly. This is often caused by malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, for example the strike plate being too small or has moved up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple project will allow you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, longer one that will provide better security and keep your door closed.

To check if the problem is caused by the strike plate, apply some lipstick or a similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the aluminium door handle and try to latch it. If the mark is lower than your strike plate hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is above the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb.

You may be able simply to install the new strikeplate in place over the one you have already installed using the screws included with it, based on the door you have. However, you might need to pre-drill holes and then chisel a bit of the wood to ensure it's a snug fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to chisel too deeply or you could damage the integrity of your doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new box strike plate that gives the lock a much stronger grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically it requires two long screws that anchor the strike plate to the door frame. You'll have remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one.

This rare strike plate is made from solid brass and has a heavy-duty thickness. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. This kit includes both wood screws as well as machine screws so you can pick the right hardware for your needs. Just remember that wood screws have a sharp tip, while the machine ones are more blunt.