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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles that you have in your home are an important part of the interior design. A new handle will bring your home's decor and interior up-to-date.

Over time the knobs on your door could become stiff, or even break. These are indicators that it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help you pick the appropriate replacement door handle for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles enhance the appearance of your home while also making it easier for people to open and close doors. They are available in a variety of colors, finishes and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or require an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a few simple steps.

You must locate the shaft, or spindle, through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that you can use a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a small slot, or hole, that allows you to press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using a flathead. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hand, remove the old knob and replace it. Align it correctly and check that the latch functions properly before tightening the set screws.

After you've replaced the knob, put the latch rod in position over the hole in the door and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are in alignment, then tighten the screws for the latch plate.

Some prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish on their Conservatory Door Handles hardware to create modern, sleek design that complements other furniture in their homes. Some prefer a rustic style that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have members of your household with mobility limitations You might be interested in a rim lock or lever knobs for doors, which require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles for upvc windows. Accessibility and control of infections have been key issues in the development of new handle designs. For example some handles can be operated using a person's arm.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open may wear out as time passes. Changing out the old latch to make room for a new handle can be an easy DIY task and can make a big change in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of knob you are using, the latch may be part of the knob or it might be an independent piece attached to the door. In either case, you will follow the same process to remove and replace. Removing the old upvc door handles latch of place is fairly easy particularly if your door handle has what's known as a "magic button". This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob is what you will need to press in order to remove the latch of the handle.

If your handle doesn't have this magic 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 using a screwdriver to pull them off the handle. Some have a slot in which you can place your screwdriver, while others just snap off.

Then, loosen the machine screws that attach the latch and the plate to the door handle. You will need to store the screws that are shorter and have a pointed tip in a safe place to be able to reuse them in the future. After the screws have been removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism from the hole and set it aside.

You can now begin working on the new latch. Place the latch plate in the upvc door handle hole and secure it with 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, push the exterior latch plate onto the handle and secure it with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons for replacing a door handle is because it is loose or isn't upvc window locking handles properly. This is usually due to misaligned parts in the latching system, such as a striking plate that's either too small or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This easy project allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, longer one that will provide better security and will keep your door shut.

Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the bolt for the latch to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate hole it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is over the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb.

Depending on your door depending on the door, you might be able to just attach the new strike plate in place over the old one, using the screws included with it. However, you may need to pre-drill holes and then chisel out some of the wood to make sure it's a good fit. If this is the case, you must be cautious not to chisel too much or you may damage the integrity of your 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. Typically it will require two longer screws that anchor the strike plate to the door frame. To do this, you'll need to remove the current strike plate and then drill and chisel away the wood to make room for the new one.

This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a thick, heavy-duty. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. It comes with both wood screws and machine screws, so you'll have the correct hardware for your job. Be aware that wood screws have a sharp edge, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.