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How to Replace Door handles for bifold doors

The door handles that you have in your home are an important part of the interior design. A new handle will elevate your space and bring your decor up to date.

Over time the knobs on your patio door handle replacement may become stiff, or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you select the correct door handle replacement Door handles for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles enhance the aesthetics of your house while making it easier for people to open and close bi-fold doors handles. They come in a wide variety of finishes, colors, and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning appear worn or just need an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be done in just 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 small hole that you can insert an incredibly small screwdriver to loosen the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a small slot, or hole, that you can use to press a spring-activated detent pin with a flathead. The pin opens the latch mechanism, and lets you pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle or shaft in your hands take the knob off and replace it. Align it correctly and check that the latch functions properly before tightening the new set screws.

Once you've replaced the knob, put the rod for latching over the hole in the door and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned then tighten the latch plate screws.

Some prefer a smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware for a sleek, contemporary look that complements other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic design that is a good match for farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have members of your household who have mobility issues You may think about an rim lock or a lever style door knob that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections are the main issues that have led to the development of innovative new handle designs like those that can be operated using the forearm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the door handle open will wear down as time passes. Switching out the old latch to fit an entirely 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 knob you have depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob itself, or it might be an independent piece that is attached to the door. In either situation, the same procedure to remove and install is applicable. Getting the old latch out of the way is relatively simple especially if the door handle is equipped with what's called a "magic button". It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is what you have to press to take the latch right out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.

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

Next, you will want to loosen the two machine screws that hold the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep these screws with an angled tip in a secure location so that you can reuse them later. Once the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and place it in a safe place.

You can now begin installing the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is pointing towards 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 with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle when it feels loose, or isn't window locking handles properly. This is usually caused by malfunctioning parts of the latching system, such as the strike plate being too small or has moved upwards or downward 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 will keep it closed.

To check if the problem is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material on the bolt that is used to latch. Close the upvc chrome door handles and try to latch it. If the mark is below your strike plate hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is over the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door you have, you may be able to just screw the new strike plate in the door over the old one using the screws that come with it. You may have to first drill holes and then chisel the wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case, be cautious not to chisel too deeply or you could damage the integrity of your doorjamb.

You could also try installing a new box strike plate which gives the lock a much stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically it requires two long screws to secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. To do this, you'll need to remove the current strike plate, then drill and chisel out the wood to make room for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate is made from solid brass and has an extremely thick. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. It comes with wood screws and machine screws, so you'll have the right hardware for your job. Just remember that the wood screws have a sharp tip, while the machine screws are more blunt.