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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a key element of your home's decor. A new handle will elevate your home and bring your decor to the present.

Over time the knobs on your door may become stiff, or even break. These are signs it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you pick the right replacement door handle for double glazed window for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles enhance the look of your home, while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They are available in a range of colors, finishes, and types to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs or need an upgrade it is possible to change them in just a few easy 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 put an incredibly small screwdriver to remove the set screws that hold the knob in place. Some have a slot or hole that you can use the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. When you press the pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and lets you pull or push on the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hands, remove the old knob and replace it. Check that the latch functions properly before tightening the set screws.

Once you've replaced the knob, hold the rod of the latch over the hole in the door and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then thread the latch plate screws and tighten them.

Some prefer the smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware to create an elegant, modern look that matches other furnishings in their homes. Some prefer a rustic look that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have members of your household with mobility limitations You might be interested in an rim lock or a lever-style door 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 for double glazed doors. Infection control and accessibility have been key issues when it comes to developing new handle designs. For instance some handles for internal bifold doors can be operated using the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that opens your door is prone to wear and tear due to age and use. 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 the kind of handle you choose, the latch could be a separate part or a part of the knob. In either case, the same process for removing and installing will be used. It's simple to take off the old latch, particularly when you have an entry handle that has a "magic" button. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob, is the one you'll have to press to remove the latch of the handle.

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

Next, you will want to loosen the two machine screws holding the latch and inner plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep these screws with an angled tip in a secure location to be able to reuse them in the future. Once the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and set it aside.

Now you can start on the new latch. Install the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it with the hardware supplied. Make sure the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the mechanism for latching inside the handle and that it lines up with the other screw chambers in the door handle. Then, push the outside latch plate onto and secure it using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle if it feels loose, or does not lock properly. This is usually due to malfunctioning parts of the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too short or has moved up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which will offer greater security for your door and keep it shut.

Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the latch bolt to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate's hole, it means that the door won't latch because the plate is too short. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate may have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

Depending on your door You may be able to screw the new strike plate into the door over the old one, using the screws that come with it. But, you may have to pre-drill holes and then chisel some of the wood to ensure it's a good fit. If this is the case, you must be cautious not to chisel too much or you may cause damage to the strength of your doorjamb.

Installing a brand new box-style strike plate will give the lock a stronger hold on the doors and require more force to open them. It typically requires two longer screws to fix the strike plate to the door frame. It is necessary to remove the old strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate was designed to be used with rim locks from the past, and it's constructed of durable solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws, so you can select the appropriate hardware for your requirements. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed tip and machine screws have a blunter tip.