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How to Replace Door Handles

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

Over time, your upvc replacement door handles knobs may become stiff or even break. These are indications that it's time to replace them. This guide will help choose the correct door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles for double glazed doors add to the look of your home, while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a variety of colors, finishes, and types to complement your decor. If yours has begun to show signs of wear or require an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a couple of easy steps.

The first thing you need to find is the shaft or spindle through which the knob is attached to the door. Some have a small hole that you can put a narrow screwdriver into to release the set screws holding the knob in place. Some have a slot or hole where you can use the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. When you press this pin, the latch mechanism releases and allows you to pull or push on the knob.

After you have ahold of the shaft or spindle take off the door knob and replace it with the new one. Make sure to align it properly and verify that the latch is working properly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the rod that is attached to the latch over the door's hole. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned, then thread in the screws for the latch plate and tighten them.

Some prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware for an elegant, modern look that is a perfect match for other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic look, which pairs well with spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have family members who have mobility issues, you may think about a rim lock or lever-style door knobs that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are key considerations when it comes to developing new handle designs. For instance some handles can be operated using an arm.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open can wear down as time passes. It is simple to replace the latch on your door upvc handle window. This will make an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of knob you are using depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be a part of the knob or it could be an individual piece that is attached to the upvc sliding door handle. In either scenario, the same procedure to remove and install will apply. Getting the old latch out of its place is quite simple especially if the victorian scroll door handles handle has what is called a "magic button". This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob is the one you'll need to press in order to pop the latch out of the handle.

If your handle doesn't come with this button, you will need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver. Some have a slot where you can put your screwdriver. Other handles simply snap off.

The next step is to remove the two machine screws holding the latch and inner plate to the door handle. It is important to keep these screws with an angled tip in a safe location to be able to reuse them in the future. Once these are off, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and set it aside.

Now you can start on the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism in the handle and is aligned with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then push the exterior latch plate onto and secure it with the screws provided.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons for replacing the door handle is that it feels loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually caused by misaligned parts in the latching system, for example the strike plate being too short or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb over time. This easy project allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a longer, new one that will give you better security and will keep your door shut.

Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the bolt for the latch to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it means that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

You might be able to put the new strikeplate in place over the old one using the screws that come with it, based on your door. However, you might need to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of the wood to make sure it's snugly fitted. If this is the situation make sure you don't chisel out too much wood or you may ruin the integrity of the doorjamb.

Installing a brand new box-style strike plate will give the lock a stronger hold on the doors and will require more force to open the doors. It usually requires two larger screws to anchor the strike plate into the frame of the door. To do this, you'll have to remove the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one.

This hard-to find strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with an extremely thick. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws, so you can select the appropriate hardware to suit your requirements. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip, and machine screws have a blunter tip.