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How to Replace Door Handles

The external door handles and locks handles of your home are an essential element of your design. A new handle will elevate your home's decor and bring your decor to the present.

Over time your knobs on your doors may begin to feel stiff, or break. These are signs it's time to change them. This guide will help you choose the right replacement door handle for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the look of your home and make it easier for you to open and close them. They are available in a range of finishes, colors and styles to match your decor. If yours has begun to show signs of wear or require an upgrade, you can replace them in a couple of simple steps.

You need to locate the spindle, or shaft, through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can put the screwdriver with a small diameter to remove the set screws that hold the knob in place. Some have a tiny slot or hole through which you can press the spring-activated detent pin using a flathead. When you press this pin it opens the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push the knob.

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

Once you've replaced the knob, put the latch rod in position over the hole in the victorian scroll door handles and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned then thread the screws for the latch plate and tighten the screws.

Some people prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary look. This will match their furniture. Others prefer a more rustic look which is great for rustic-styled rooms. If you have someone in your family who has mobility issues, you might prefer an rim or lever lock that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control have been key issues in the development types of window handles new designs for handles. For example, some can be operated with the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open will wear down over time. Switching out the old latch to fit the new handle is a simple DIY job and will make a huge difference in how your door opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of knob you are using, the latch may be part of the knob itself, or it could be an individual piece attached to the door. In either case, the same process for removing and installing will apply. Removing the old latch of its place is quite simple especially if the composite door handles handle has what is known as a "magic button". The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob, is what you need to press in order to pop the latch out of the handle.

If your handle doesn't come with this button, you'll have to take off the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed with the help of a screwdriver. Some have a tiny slot inside that you can insert your screwdriver into, while others snap off.

The next step is to loosen the two machine screws that hold the latch and the plate to the door handle. These are the screws with a pointy 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 are able to remove the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

Now you can start on the new latch. Place the latch plate in the external door handles and locks hole and secure it with the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and aligns with the other screw holes in the handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons for replacing a door handle is because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is often caused by incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, for example an unbalanced strike plate that is too small or shifted up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple project will allow you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, longer one that can provide greater security and keep your door closed.

Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the bolt for the latch to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is lower than your 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 may have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door you have, you may be able to just attach the new strike plate into the door over the old one using the screws included with it. You may have to first drill holes and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a perfect fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to chisel too deeply or you could damage the strength of your doorjamb.

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

This hard-to-find strike plate is made to work with rim locks from the past, and is made of sturdy solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. This kit comes with 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.