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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles for double glazed doors of your home are an essential part of the design. A new handle will bring your home's decor and interior modern.

Replacement-Doors-300x200.jpgOver time the knobs on your door may become stiff, or even break. These are indications that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help choose the correct door handle upvc replacement window handles for your home.

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The handles on your doors will enhance the appearance of your home and make it easier to open and close them. They are available in a variety of colors, finishes and styles that will complement your decor. If yours is beginning show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade, replacing them is relatively easy and can be accomplished in just a few steps.

The first thing you need to do is locate the shaft or spindle through which the knob is attached to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can insert a narrow screwdriver into to release the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a small slot, or hole, that you can press the spring-activated detent pin using flathead. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism, and lets you pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hands, remove the old knob and replace it. Check that the latch is working properly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, place the rod that is attached to the latch over the door's hole. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are lined up, then thread in the screws on the latch plate and tighten the screws.

Some people opt for the smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware to create an elegant, modern look that matches other furnishings in their homes. Some prefer a rustic style that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have one of your family members with mobility issues, you might prefer an rim or lever lock that requires less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door upvc windows handles. Accessibility and control of infections are key considerations in the development of new handle designs. For example some handles can be operated using an arm.

Latch

The latch that opens your door will wear out due to age and use. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will result in a big difference in how it opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you are using the latch can be a separate piece or a component of the knob. In either case, you will follow the same steps for removing and replacing. Getting the old latch out of the way is relatively simple particularly if your door handle has what's known as a "magic button". The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob, is what you will 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 remove any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed by using a screwdriver in order to remove them off of the handle. Some have a slot where you can place your screwdriver, while others simply snap off.

The next step is to loosen the two machine screws that hold the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. You will need to store these 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 and the mechanism from the hole and put it aside.

You can now begin installing the new latch. Install the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door, and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin in the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and aligns with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons for replacing the door handle is because it is loose or isn't window locking handles properly. This is often caused by incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, for example an unbalanced strike plate that is too short or moved up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple project will allow you to replace your old strike plate with a longer, new one that will provide better security and keep your door closed.

To check if the problem is caused by the strike plate, apply lipstick or similar marking material on the latch bolt. Close the victorian Door handle and try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate's hole, this means that your door isn't latching because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door, you may be able to simply install the new strike plate in the door over the old one, using the screws that come with it. You may have to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a perfect fit. If this is the case, be careful to not cut too much wood or you could damage the integrity of the doorjamb.

Installing a new box-style strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger grip on doors and will require more force to open the doors. It usually requires two longer screws to secure the strike plate into the door frame. To accomplish this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one.

This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and has an extremely thick. It's made to be used on antique rim locks. It comes with machine screws and wood screws, ensuring that you have the correct hardware for the job. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed point, and machine screws have a blunter tip.

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