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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles in your home are an important element of your interior design. A new handle will bring your home's decor up to date.

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

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will enhance the look of your home and make it easier for you to open and shut them. They come in a wide range of colors, finishes and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs or double glazed door handle repair need an upgrade, you can replace them in a few easy steps.

The first thing you need to find is the spindle or shaft through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can put the screwdriver with a small diameter to release the set screws that hold the knob in place. Some have a thin slot or hole through which allows you to press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using flathead. When you press this pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and allows you to pull or push the knob.

Once you have access to the shaft or spindle take off the door knob and replace it with the new one. Check that the latch functions properly before tightening the set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the rod that is attached to the latch over the door handle repair's hole. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Ensure that the holes are in alignment, then tighten the latch plate screws.

Some homeowners opt for a brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a modern and sleek appearance. This will match their furniture. Others prefer a more rustic look which is great for rustic-styled rooms. If you have family members with mobility limitations You might want to consider choosing the rim lock or lever knobs for doors that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections are key issues that have led to the development of innovative new handle designs, such as ones that can be operated using the forearm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds your door handle open is prone to wear and tear due to the wear and tear of use. The replacement of the latch to accommodate the new handle is an easy DIY project and it can make a big difference in how your door handle repair opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you have the latch could be part of the knob itself or it could be an independent piece attached to the door. In either scenario, the same procedure to remove and install will apply. It's simple to take off the old latch, particularly in the case of an entry handle that has a "magic" button. This little pressure-slot, located 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 the first step is to remove any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed by using a screwdriver in order to remove them off of the handle. Some have slots where you can place your screwdriver. Other handles just snap off.

Then, unscrew the machine screws that hold the latch and the plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep these shorter screws with a pointed tip in a secure location in order to reuse them in the future. After the screws are removed, you can remove the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole and put it aside.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure 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 inside the door handle. Then push the exterior Double Glazed Door Handle Repair latch plate onto and secure it with the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons to replace the door handle is that it feels loose or isn't locking properly. This is often caused by malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, for example the strike plate being too small or shifted up or down on the doorjamb with time. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which can provide better security for your upvc door handle repair and ensure it stays closed.

To check if the problem is due to the strike plate, apply lipstick or similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the double glazed door handle repair and attempt to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole, this indicates that your 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.

You might be able to screw the new strikeplate into place over the existing one by using the screws supplied with it, based on the door. It is possible that you will need to drill holes first and then chisel some wood out to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to chisel too much or you may damage the strength of your doorjamb.

Installing a new style box strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger grip on the doors and require more force to open the doors. Typically it will require two longer screws that anchor the strike plate to the frame of the door. You'll have remove the old strike plate before drilling and chiseling the wood to make room for the new one.

This strike plate is specifically designed to work with antique rim locks, and it's constructed of sturdy solid brass in an extremely thick. This kit includes wood screws as well as machine screws so you can pick the right hardware for your requirements. Be aware that wood screws have a sharp edge, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.