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How to Replace Door Handles

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

Over time, your door knobs may become stiff or even break. These are indications that it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help you choose the right door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will enhance the appearance of your home and allow you to open and shut them. They are available in a range of finishes, colors and styles to complement your decor. If yours are starting to show signs of wear or simply require 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 attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can access with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that secure the handle. Some have a tiny slot, or hole, that you can press the spring-activated detent pin using a flathead. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism and allows you pull or push the knob.

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

After replacing the knob, place the latch rod in position 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 tighten the latch plate screws.

Some prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish for their Door Handle Repair Plate 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 is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have members of your household who are unable to move, you may think about the rim lock or lever knobs for doors, which require less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics have been the most important factor in door handle design, other factors are increasingly being considered too. Accessibility and infection control have been key issues in the creation of new designs for Door Handle Repair Plate handles. For instance certain handles handle designs can be operated by the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that keeps your door handle open will wear out due to age and use. It is simple to replace the latch on your door lock handle repair handle. This will result in huge differences in how it opens and closes.

Depending on the type of knob you have the latch could be a part of the knob or it could be an independent piece attached to the door itself. In any case, you'll follow the same steps to remove and replace. It's simple to remove the old latch, particularly in the case of a door handle with a "magic" button. Located on the side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is what you need to press to take the latch out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.

If your handle doesn't have this magic button you will need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can insert your screwdriver. Other handles just snap off.

Next, you will want to remove the two machine screws holding the latch and inner plate to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp point You will need to keep these in a safe place to reuse them in later steps. After the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism of the handle and aligns with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then attach the latch's exterior plate using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle repair handle because it is loose or does not lock properly. This is typically caused by misaligned parts in the latching mechanism, such as a strike plate that is too short or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple fix allows you to replace your old strike plate with a longer, new one that will give you better security and keep your door closed.

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 handle repair plate and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole this indicates that your door lock handle repair won't latch due to the fact that the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate has likely been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

Depending on your door depending on the door handle lock repair, you might be able to simply attach the new strike plate in place over the old one with the screws that come with it. It is possible that you will need to first drill holes and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the situation Be careful not to cut too much wood or you may ruin the strength of the doorjamb.

You can 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 will require two longer screws to secure the strike plate to the door frame. To do this, you'll need to remove the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel out the wood to make space for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate was specifically designed to work with antique rim locks and it's made from sturdy solid brass in an extremely thick. This kit includes both wood screws as well as machine screws so you can pick the right hardware for your needs. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed tip while machine screws are more blunt.