How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles of your home are an important part of the decor. A new handle can transform your home and bring your decor to the present.

Over time, your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff, or break. These are signs it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you select the appropriate replacement double glazing window handles door handle for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles enhance the aesthetics of your home while also making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a range of finishes, colors and styles to complement your decor. If yours are starting to appear worn or just need an upgrade replacing window handles them is simple and can be completed in a few steps.

You need to locate the spindle, or shaft, through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can insert an incredibly small screwdriver to release the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a thin slot or hole through which you can use to press a spring-activated detent pin with a flathead. The pin opens the latch mechanism and lets you pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft, in your hand Remove the knob and replace it. Be sure to align it properly and check to ensure that the latch works properly before tightening your new set screws.

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

Some people prefer an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary appearance. It will complement the furniture they have. Others prefer a more rustic style which is great for farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have one of your family members who has mobility issues, you might prefer the lever or rim lock that requires less pressure to operate.

Other factors 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 designs for handles. For instance, some handle designs can be operated by an arm.

Latch

The latch that holds the upvc handle window of your door open may wear out over time. Switching out the old latch to make room for the new handle is an easy DIY task and will make a huge difference in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on what type of handle you use the latch can be a separate piece or a part of the knob. In either case, the same process to remove and install will be used. It's easy to remove the old latch, particularly when you have a door handle with a "magic" button. Located on the side of the knob, this little 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 does not havs used to latch. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate's hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate may have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

You may be able simply to screw the new strikeplate into the one you have already installed using the screws included with it, based on your door. But, you may have to drill holes first, and then chisel some of the wood to make sure it's a good fit. If this is the case, be careful to not be too rough with the chiseling process or you may ruin the integrity of the doorjamb.

You could also try installing a new strike plate, which will give the lock a stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically, it requires two longer screws to secure the strike plate to the door frame. To do this, you'll have to remove the current strike plate and then drill and chisel out the wood to make space for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a thick, heavy-duty. It's made to be used on antique rim locks. This kit includes both wood screws as well as machine screws so you can choose the right hardware for your needs. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip while machine screws are more blunt.