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How to Replace Door handles for internal bifold doors

Door handles are a crucial element of your home's decor. A new handle can bring your home's decor and interior up-to-date.

Over time the knobs on your door could become stiff, or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you pick the right replacement upvc window handles door handle for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors can enhance the look of your home and make it easier for you to open and shut them. They are available in a range of colors, finishes, and types to complement your decor. If yours is beginning show signs of wear or simply require an upgrade replacing them is simple and can be completed in a few steps.

The first thing you have to do is locate the shaft or spindle through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can put an incredibly small screwdriver to release the set screws holding the knob in place. Some have a thin slot or hole through which allows you to press a spring-activated detent pin with flathead. This pin releases the latch mechanism and lets you to pull or push the knob.

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

After replacing the knob, place 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 the holes are aligned then thread the screws on the latch plate and tighten them.

Some prefer a smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware for a sleek, contemporary look that complements other furniture in their homes. Some people prefer a rustic design that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have members of your household who are unable to move You might want to consider choosing an rim lock or a lever-style external door Handles euro lock knobs, which require less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control have been major considerations in the development of new designs for handles for double glazed doors. For instance some window handles for upvc can be operated with an arm.

Latch

The latch that opens your door is prone to wear and tear due to age and use. It is easy to change the latch on your door handle. This will result in a big difference in how it opens and closes.

Depending on what kind of handle you choose, the latch could be a separate part or a part of the knob. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and installing will be used. Getting the old latch out of its place is quite simple particularly if your door handle has what is called a "magic button". It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is the one you need to press to take the latch out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.

If your handle does not come with this button, you'll need to remove the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed with a screwdriver. Some have a slot where you can place your screwdriver. Other handles simply snap off.

Next, you will want to remove the two machine screws that secure the latch and inner plate to the door handle. You will need to store these screws with a pointed tip in a safe location in order to reuse them in the future. Once these are off you can remove the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and put it away.

You can now begin installing the new latch. Insert the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door, and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism of the handle and aligns with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

It is typical to replace a door handle because it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually due to incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too short or moved up or down on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which will provide more security for your door and will keep it shut.

Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the bolt for the latch to check if it is the strike plate. Close the upvc door handle and try to latch it. If the mark is 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 up or downward on the doorjamb.

Depending on your door depending on the door, you might be able to simply attach the new strike plate into the door over the old one using the screws that come with it. But, you may have to drill holes first, and then chisel out some of the wood to ensure it's a snug fit. If this is the case, be careful to not cut too much wood or you'll damage the integrity of the doorjamb.

Installing a brand new box-style strike plate will give the lock a more secure hold on the doors and will require more force to open the doors. Typically, it requires two longer screws that anchor the strike plate to the door frame. To accomplish this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel away the wood to make space for the new one.

This hard-to-find strike plate is specifically designed to work with antique rim locks 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 select the appropriate hardware for your requirements. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed tip whereas machine screws are blunter.