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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles for double glazed doors are a key part of the decor of your home. A new handle can elevate your home and bring your decor to the present.

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

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will enhance the appearance of your house and make it easier for you to open and shut them. They come in a wide variety of finishes, colors and types to match your decor. If yours is beginning show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be done in a couple of steps.

The first thing you have to do is locate the shaft or spindle through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can put a narrow screwdriver into to release the set screws holding the knob in place. Some have a thin slot, or hole, that you can use to press the spring-activated detent pin using flathead. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism, and lets you to pull or push the knob.

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

After replacing the knob, put the rod for the latch into the external door handles and locks'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 a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware to give it an elegant, modern look that is a perfect match for other furniture in their homes. Some prefer a rustic design that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have members of your household who have mobility issues You might think about the rim lock or lever style door knob that require less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics are traditionally the most important factor in door handle design, other aspects are becoming more important too. Accessibility and control of infections have been major considerations in the development of new designs for handles. For instance certain handles can be operated with the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds your door handle open will wear out due to the wear and tear of use. It is simple to change the latch on your door upvc handle window. This will make huge differences in how it opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you have depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be a part of the knob or it could be an individual piece attached to the door. In either case, you will follow the same steps to remove and replace. Removing the old latch of place is fairly easy, especially if your door handle has what's known as a "magic button". It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is what you have to press to pop the latch right out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle does not have this magical 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 a slot in which you can place your screwdriver, while others simply snap off.

Then, remove the machine screws that attach the inner plate and latch to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a sharp tip You will need to keep these in a safe location to reuse them in later steps. Once the screws are removed you can remove the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and place it in a safe place.

Now you can begin installing the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it lines up with the other screw chambers in the door handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle because it feels loose, or isn't locking properly. This is usually caused by incorrectly aligned parts of the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too short or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb with time. This simple project will allow you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that will provide better security and ensure that your door stays shut.

To check if the problem is due to the strike plate, apply lipstick or similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole, this means that your door won't latch due to the fact that the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate may have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

It is possible to screw the new strikeplate into place over the existing one using the screws included with it, based on the door you have. However, you might need to pre-drill holes and then chisel out some of the wood to make sure it's a good fit. If this is the case Be careful not to cut too much wood or you could damage the strength of the doorjamb.

Installing a new style box strike plate will give the lock a stronger hold on the doors and will require more force to open the doors. It usually requires two longer screws to secure the strike plate in the door frame. To accomplish this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel out the wood to make space for the new one.

This hard-to find strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a thick, heavy-duty. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. It comes with both machine screws and wood screws, ensuring that you have the right equipment for your task. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed tip whereas machine screws are blunter.