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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are an essential part of the decor of your home. A new handle will bring your home's decor up-to-date.

Over time, your knobs on your doors may begin to feel stiff or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you choose the best door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles for internal bifold doors on your bi-fold doors handle will improve the appearance of your home and make it easier for you to open and shut them. They are available in a range of finishes, colors, and types to complement your decor. If yours is beginning begin to show signs of wear or simply require an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be completed in a couple of steps.

You must locate the shaft, or spindle, through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can put a narrow screwdriver into to loosen the set screws holding the handle in place. Others have a thin slot or hole in which can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. The pin opens the latch mechanism and allows you pull or push the knob.

Once you have access to the spindle or shaft, remove the old door knob and replace it with the new one. Make sure you align it correctly and verify that the latch works properly before tightening your new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the latch rod over the door's hole. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned, then thread in the screws for the latch plate and tighten the screws.

Some people choose a brushed or smooth metal finish for their upvc door handle hardware to give their home a modern and sleek style. This will match the furniture they have. Others prefer a more rustic style which is great for spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have a member of your family who has mobility issues, you might prefer the lever or rim lock that requires 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 major considerations in the creation of new handle designs. For example, some can be operated using an arm.

Latch

The latch that keeps your door handle open is prone to wear and tear due to age and use. Changing out the old latch to make room for a new handle can be an easy DIY project and it can make a big difference in how your door opens and closes.

Depending on what type of handle you are using the latch can be a separate piece or a part of the knob. In either case, you will follow the same procedure for removing and replacing. It's simple to take off the old latch, especially when you have an entry handle that has a "magic" button. This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob is what you will need to press in order to pop the latch out of the handle.

If your handle doesn't have this magic button you'll need to remove the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver in order to remove them off the handle. Some have a tiny slot in them that you can insert your screwdriver through, while others snap off.

Then, loosen the machine screws that hold the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a pointy tip and you'll have to store them in a secure location to reuse them in subsequent steps. Once the screws are removed, you are able to 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. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it lines up with the other screw chambers of the door handle. Then attach the latch's exterior plate with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons for replacing the door handle is because it is loose or doesn't sash lock door handles for patio doors (link homepage) properly. This is often due to malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, for example a strike plate that's too small or has moved up or down on the doorjamb with time. This easy project allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that will give you better security and will keep your door shut.

To check if the problem is caused by the strike plate, apply lipstick or a similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole this indicates that your door isn't latching because the plate is too short. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb.

Depending on the victorian scroll door handles depending on the door, you might be able to install the new strike plate in the existing one, using the screws included with it. However, you may need to pre-drill holes and then chisel some of the wood to make sure it's a good fit. If this is the situation Be careful not to chisel out too much wood or you could damage the integrity 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. It usually requires two longer screws to fix the strike plate to the frame of the door. You'll have remove the previous strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one.

This strike plate is specifically designed to work with rim locks from the past, and is made of robust solid brass with an extremely thick. It comes with both wood screws and machine screws, which means you'll have the right hardware for the job. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip, and machine screws have a blunter tip.