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How to Replace Door Handles

Door white window handles are a crucial element of your home's decor. A new handle can elevate your home 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 replace the knobs. This guide will help you pick the appropriate replacement door handle for your home.

victorian door handle Knobs

The white window handles on your doors can enhance the look of your home and make it easier for you to open and close them. They are available in a wide range of finishes, colors and styles that will complement your decor. If yours are starting to appear worn or you just want to upgrade replacing them is simple and can be completed in just a few steps.

The first thing to do is locate the shaft or spindle through the knob's attachment to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can access with an screwdriver to take out the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a small slot or hole where can be used with the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. This pin releases 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. Make sure to align it properly and then check to ensure that the latch functions properly before tightening your new set screws.

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

Some people prefer an brushed or smooth metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek style. It will complement their furniture. Some people prefer a rustic look that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have family members with mobility limitations, you may think about a rim lock or lever-style door knobs that require less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control have been key issues in the creation of new handle designs. For instance some handles can be operated with the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that opens your external door handles euro lock; Wifidb.science writes, is prone to wear and tear due to age and use. The replacement of the latch to fit an entirely new handle can be a simple DIY job and it can make a big difference in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you have depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob itself, or it could be an independent piece attached to the door. In any case, you'll follow the same process to remove and replace. Removing the old latch of the way is relatively simple especially if the door handle has what is known as a "magic button". This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob, is what you have to press to pull the latch out of the handle.

If your handle doesn't have this magic button the first step is to take off any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed with the help of a screwdriver. Some have a slot where you can put your screwdriver, whereas others simply snap off.

Then, remove the machine screws that hold the inner plate and latch to the door handle. You will need to store the screws that are shorter and have sharp tips in a safe location so that you can reuse them later. 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 interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism of the handle and is aligned with the other screw holes in the handle. Then, push the outside latch plate on and secure it using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

It is typical to replace a door handle when it is loose or does not lock properly. This is often due to malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, like the strike plate being too short or moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will offer better security for your door and keep it shut.

To determine if the issue is caused by the strike plate, apply some lipstick or a similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole, this means that your door won't latch because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate has likely been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

You might be able to install the new strikeplate in the old one using the screws that come with it, depending on the door. But, you may have to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel a bit of the wood to make sure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, be careful not to chisel too much or you may cause damage to the strength of your doorjamb.

Installing a new style box strike plate will give the lock a stronger grip on doors and will require more force to open them. It usually requires two longer screws to anchor the strike plate to the door frame. To do this, you'll need to remove the current strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one.

This strike plate is specifically designed to work with antique rim locks, and is made of durable solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. It comes with both machine screws and wood screws, which means you'll have the correct hardware for the job. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip and machine screws have a blunter tip.