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How to Replace Door Handles
The door handles in your home are an essential element of your decor. A new handle will bring your decor and space modern.
Over time the knobs on your door could become stiff, or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help choose the correct door handle replacement for your home.
Door Knobs
The handles on your doors can enhance the appearance of your house and make it easier to open and shut them. They are available in a wide range of finishes, colors, and types to match your decor. If yours is beginning to appear worn or just need an upgrade replacing them is simple and can be done in a couple of steps.
The first thing to find is the spindle or shaft through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that can be used with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that hold the handle in place. Others have a thin slot or hole that can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated nut, 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. Align it correctly and check that the latch functions properly before tightening the set screws.
After replacing the knob, place the rod for the latch into the hole on the door. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned and then thread in the latch plate screws and tighten the screws.
Some homeowners opt for a brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary appearance. This can be matched with their furniture. Others prefer a more rustic style, which pairs well with farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have a member of your family with mobility issues, you may want to choose a lever style or rim lock that requires less pressure to operate.
Other aspects are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control are key considerations in the development of new designs for handles. For example, some handle designs can be operated by a person's arm.
Latch
The latch that opens your door is prone to wear and tear due to the wear and tear of use. It is simple to change the latch on your door handle. This will result in huge differences in how it 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 or it could be an individual piece that is attached to the door. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and installing will be used. Removing the old latch of place is fairly easy especially if the door handle is equipped with what's called a "magic button". The button is located on the left side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is what you have to press to take the latch right out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.
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 a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can insert your screwdriver, whereas others just snap off.
Then, remove the machine screws that secure the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp tip - you will have to store them in a safe place to use them again in the next steps. Once the screws are removed you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and set it aside.
Now you can start on the new latch. Place the inside of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it using the provided hardware. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism in the handle and aligns with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate using the screws provided.
Strike Plate
It is not uncommon to replace a door handle because it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually caused by misaligned parts in the latching system, such as a striking plate that's either too small or has moved up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This easy project allows you to replace your old strike plate with a longer, new one that can provide greater security and keep your door closed.
Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the latch bolt to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it indicates that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate is likely to have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.
Depending on the door depending on the door, you might be able to just attach the new strike plate into the existing one with the screws that come with it. It is possible that you will need to first drill holes and then chisel the wood to ensure a tight fit. If this is the situation, be careful to not be too rough with the chiseling process or you may ruin the integrity of the doorjamb.
You can also try installing a new box strike plate which will give the lock a more secure grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically, door handle repairs requires two longer screws that secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. To accomplish this, you'll need to remove the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel away the wood to create space for the new one.
This strike plate is made to work with rim locks from the past, and it's constructed of robust solid brass with a heavy duty thickness. This kit includes wood screws as well as machine screws so you can choose the right hardware for your needs. Just remember that wood screws have a pointy tip, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.