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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles of your home are an important element of your decor. A new handle can bring your decor and space modern.

Over time, your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff or even break. These are signs it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you choose the best door handle Replacement double glazing handles for your home.

Door Knobs

The double glazing window handles on your doors can enhance the appearance of your house and make it easier to open and close them. They come in a wide range of finishes, colors, and styles that will complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or require an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a couple of easy steps.

You'll need to find the shaft, or spindle, through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can put the screwdriver with a small diameter to remove the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a small slot or hole where can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated pin called a detent. The pin opens the latch mechanism, and lets you 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 properly and then check to ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening your new set screws.

After replacing the knob, hold the rod for latching over the door's hole and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then thread the screws for the latch plate and tighten the screws.

Some people prefer an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a sleek and contemporary style. This can be matched with their other furniture. Others prefer a more rustic design that is a good match for spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have someone in your family who has mobility issues, you may prefer the lever or rim lock, which requires less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control are key considerations in the creation of new handle designs. For example certain handles can be operated with a person's arm.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open can wear down as time passes. Changing out the old latch to accommodate an entirely new handle can be an easy DIY project and can make a big change in the way your bifold door handles opens and closes.

Depending on what type of handle you use the latch can be a separate part or a part of the knob. In either situation, the same procedure to remove and install is applicable. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially if you have doors with a "magic" button. The button is located on the left side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is the one you need to press to take the latch out of the upvc handle window and off of the latching mechanism.

If your handle does not have this button the first step is to remove any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed by using a screwdriver to pry them off the handle. Some have a slot where you can put your screwdriver, whereas others simply snap off.

The next step is to unscrew the two machine screws holding the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. These are the screws with a sharp point - you will be required to keep them in a secure location to reuse them in subsequent steps. After the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate tilt and turn window handles mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Install the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door, and secure it using the provided hardware. Make sure the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the mechanism for latching inside the handle tilt and turn window handles that it is lined up with the other screw chambers in the door handle. Then push the exterior latch plate onto and secure it with the screws provided.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons for replacing a door handle is because it feels loose or doesn't lock properly. This is typically caused by misaligned parts in the latching system, such as the strike plate being too small or has moved upwards or downward on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which will offer more security for your door and will keep it shut.

Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the latch bolt to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is lower than your strike plate hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down on the doorjamb.

Depending on your door, you may be able to screw the new strike plate into the existing one, using the screws that come with it. You may need to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a tight fit. If this is the situation, be careful to not chisel out too much wood or you may ruin the strength of the doorjamb.

Installing a new style box strike plate will give the lock a more secure grip on doors and require more force to open the doors. Typically it requires two long screws that anchor the strike plate to the door frame. You'll need to remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one.

This strike plate is made to work with rim locks from the past, and it's constructed of robust solid brass with an extremely thick. This kit includes wood screws and machine screws so you can choose the right hardware for your needs. Be aware that the wood screws have a sharp edge, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.