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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles of your home are an essential part of the design. A new handle can elevate your home's decor and bring your decor up-to-date.

Over time your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff and even break. These are signs that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you select the appropriate replacement door handle for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the look of your home and make it easier to shut and open them. They are available in a wide variety of colors, finishes and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be completed in just a few steps.

The first thing you need to find is the shaft or spindle through the knob's attachment to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that you can use an screwdriver to take out the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a tiny slot or hole that you can use to press a spring-activated detent pin with a flathead. This pin releases the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle or shaft in your hands take the knob off and replace it. Make sure to align it properly and verify that the latch works correctly before tightening the new set screws.

After you've replaced the knob, hold the rod for latching over the patio door handle's hole and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Ensure that the holes are aligned then tighten the latch plate screws.

Some people opt for the smooth or brushed finish on 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 style that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have someone in your family who has mobility issues, you might prefer the lever or rim lock that requires less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control are key considerations when it comes to developing new handle designs. For example some handles can be operated using the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that opens your aluminium Door handles can wear out from the wear and tear of use. The replacement of the latch to fit a new handle can be an easy DIY project and it can make a big change in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you use the latch may be a separate component or an integral part of the knob. In either case, you'll need to follow the same process to remove and replace. The process of removing the old latch of the way is relatively simple especially if the door handle has what is called a "magic button". This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob, is what you will have to press to pop the latch out of the handle.

If your handle does not have this button, you will need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed with the help of a screwdriver. Some have a tiny slot in them where you can insert your screwdriver into, while others snap off.

Then, unscrew the machine screws that secure the inner plate and latch to the patio door handle handle. These are the shorter screws with a sharp tip You will be required to keep them in a safe location to use them again in the next steps. After these screws are removed you can pull 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 patio door handle and secure it with the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin that is on the interior of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers inside the door handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons for replacing the door handle is because it feels loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually due to incorrectly aligned parts of the latching system, for example a striking plate that's either too short or has moved upwards or downward on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which can provide greater security for your door and will keep it shut.

Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the bolt that you are using to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it means that the door isn't latching because the plate is too short. 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 You may be able to install the new strike plate in place over the old one, using the screws included with it. But, you may have to pre-drill holes and then chisel out some of the wood to ensure it's a snug fit. If this is the case, you must be cautious not to chisel too hard or you'll 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 the doors. Typically, it requires two longer screws that anchor the strike plate to the door frame. It is necessary remove the old strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one.

This hard-to-find strike plate is designed to be used with antique rim locks and it's made from robust solid brass with an extremely thick. This kit comes with wood screws and machine screws, so you can choose the right hardware to suit your requirements. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip while machine screws are more blunt.