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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a crucial part of the decor of your home. A new handle will elevate your home's decor and bring your decor up-to-date.

Over time, your knobs for your doors can begin to feel stiff and even break. These are indications that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you choose the right door handle replacement handles for upvc windows for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles for internal bifold doors enhance the look of your home, while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a wide variety of colors, finishes and styles to complement your decor. If yours are starting to appear worn or simply require an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be done in a couple of steps.

You must locate the spindle, or shaft, through which the knob is attached to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can put a narrow screwdriver into to remove the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole that can be used with a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. When you press this pin, the latch mechanism releases 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 works correctly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, hold the latch rod in position over the hole in the door and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are in alignment, then tighten the latch plate screws.

Some people prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek style. It will complement their other furniture. Some people 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 want to consider choosing an rim lock or a lever knobs for doors, which require less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections are two major 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 opens your door is prone to wear and tear due to the wear and tear of use. Switching out the old latch to make room for a new Window Handle repairs can be an easy DIY project and can make a big difference in how your door opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of knob you have depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob or it might be an independent piece that is attached to the door itself. In either case, the same process for removing and reinstalling will apply. Getting the old latch out of place is fairly easy particularly if your door handle is equipped with what's called a "magic button". The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob is the one you'll have to press to pop the latch out of the handle.

If your handle doesn't come with this button, you will need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed with a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can insert your screwdriver, while others simply snap off.

Then, remove the machine screws that secure the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. You'll need to keep these shorter screws with an angled tip in a safe location so that you can reuse them in the future. After the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole and set it aside.

You can now begin working on the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism of the handle and is aligned with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then, push the exterior latch plate on and secure it using the provided screws.

Strike Plate

It is typical to replace a door handle because it feels loose, or does not lock properly. This is usually due to incorrectly aligned parts of the latching mechanism, such as a striking plate that's either too small or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb with time. This project lets you replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which will provide better security for your patio door handle locks and will keep it shut.

Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the latch bolt to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate is likely to have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

You might be able to screw the new strikeplate into place over the existing one using the screws included with it, depending on the door. It is possible that you will need to first drill holes and then chisel some wood out to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case Be careful not to cut too much wood or you'll damage the integrity of the doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new strike plate which gives the lock a much stronger grip on the door and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two longer screws to anchor the strike plate into the frame of the door. You'll have to remove the old strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one.

This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a heavy-duty thickness. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. It comes with machine screws and wood screws, ensuring that you have the right hardware for your job. Be aware that the wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine ones are more blunt.