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How to Replace Door Handles

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

Over time the knobs on your door may become stiff, or even break. These are indicators that it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help you choose the appropriate replacement door window handle repairs for your home.

Door Knobs

Door double glazed handles can enhance the aesthetics of your home while also making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They come in a variety of colors, finishes, and types to complement your decor. If yours has begun to show signs of wear or require an upgrade You can change them in just a few simple steps.

You must locate the spindle, or shaft, through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can use a screwdriver to remove the set screws that secure the handle. Others have a thin slot or hole that you can use the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism and lets you to pull or push the knob.

After you have gained access to the shaft or spindle, remove the old door knob and replace it with the new one. Make sure to align it properly and then test to see that the latch functions correctly before tightening the new set screws.

Once you've replaced the knob, place the rod for latching over the door's hole and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are lined up, then thread in the screws for the latch plate and tighten the screws.

Some homeowners opt for an brushed or smooth metal finish for their victorian door handle hardware, giving their home a sleek and contemporary style. This will match the furniture they have. Some prefer a rustic look that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have someone in your family with mobility issues, you may want to choose 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 window handles replacement. Accessibility and infection control have been major considerations in the development of new handle designs. For instance some double glazed handles handle designs can be operated by an arm.

Latch

The latch that holds the door handle open may wear out as time passes. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will make an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes.

Depending on what kind of handle you choose, the latch could be a separate part or a component of the knob. In either case, you will follow the same process to remove and replace. It's easy to remove the old upvc door handles latch, especially in the case of doors with a "magic" button. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob, is what you need to press in order to remove the latch of the handle.

If your handle isn't equipped with this magic button the first step is to remove any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver. Some have a tiny slot in them that you can slide your screwdriver, whereas others snap off.

Then, unscrew the machine screws that attach the latch and the plate to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a sharp tip and you'll have to store them in a safe place to reuse them in later steps. After the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

You can now begin installing the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure the square pin on the inside of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it lines up with the other screw chambers of the door handle. Then attach the latch's exterior plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

It is typical to replace a door handle when it feels loose, or doesn't lock properly. This is often caused by misaligned components in the latching mechanism, like an unbalanced strike plate that is too small or shifted up or down on the doorjamb with time. This simple project will allow you to replace your old strike plate with a new, larger one that can provide greater security and keep your door closed.

Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the bolt for the latch to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole, it means that the door won't latch because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb.

Depending on your door, you may be able to just screw the new strike plate in the existing one using the screws that come with it. But, you may have to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of the wood to ensure it's a good fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to chisel too much or you may cause damage to the integrity of your doorjamb.

Installing a brand new box-style strike plate will give the lock a stronger grip on doors and require more force to open the doors. It typically requires two longer screws to fix the strike plate into the frame of the door. To do this, you'll need to remove the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one.

This strike plate is made to work with antique rim locks and it's constructed of sturdy solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. It comes with both wood screws and machine screws, ensuring that you have the right equipment for your task. Just remember that wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine ones are more blunt.