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How to Replace Door Handles

Door double glazed window handles are an essential part of your home's decor. A new handle can bring your home's decor up-to-date.

Over time the knobs on your door may become stiff or even break. These are signs that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you pick the correct door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors can enhance the appearance of your home and make it easier to open and close them. They are available in a range of colors, finishes, and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade it is possible to change them in just a few simple steps.

You need to locate the shaft, or spindle, through which the knob is connected to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that you can access with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that secure the handle. Some have a thin slot or hole that you can use to press the spring-activated detent pin using a flathead. This pin releases the latch mechanism and allows you pull or push the knob.

After you have gained access to the spindle or shaft, take the knob off of the conservatory door handles and replace it with the new one. Align it correctly and check whether the latch works before tightening the new set screws.

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

Some homeowners opt for an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary appearance. This can be matched with the furniture they have. Some prefer a rustic look that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have family members who have mobility issues You may think about a rim lock or lever knobs for doors, which require less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door replacement handles for windows. Accessibility and control of infections are key issues that have led to the creation of innovative new brompton carry handle designs like those which can be operated by the forearms of a person.

Latch

The latch that opens your door is prone to wear and tear due to age and use. Switching out the old latch to fit the new handle is an easy DIY project and it can make a big difference in how your door opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of knob you have the latch could be a part of the knob itself, or it could be an individual piece attached to the door. In either case, you'll need to follow the same steps for removing and replacing. The process of removing the old latch of its place is quite simple particularly if your door handle has what's called a "magic button". The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob is what you will have to press to remove the latch of the handle.

If your handle doesn't have this magic button the first step is to remove any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver. Some have a tiny slot in them where you can insert your screwdriver, whereas others simply snap off.

Then, remove the machine screws that secure the inner plate and latch to the door handle. You will need to store these screws with a pointed tip in a secure location to be able to reuse them in the future. After these screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and place it in a safe place.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Insert the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin that is 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 fix the exterior latch plate with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons to replace the door handle is that it feels loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to misaligned parts in the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too short or has moved upwards or downward on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple project will allow you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that will provide better security and ensure that your double glazed door handle stays shut.

Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the latch bolt to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole this means that your door isn't latching because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is higher than the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

It is possible to screw the new strikeplate into place over the one you have already installed using the screws that come with it, depending on the door. You may have to drill holes first and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a tight fit. If this is the case Be careful not to chisel out too much wood or you'll damage the integrity of the doorjamb.

Installing a new style box strike plate will give the lock a more secure grip on the doors and require more force to open the doors. It usually requires two larger screws to fix the strike plate in the door frame. To do this, you'll have to take off the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel out the wood to make space for the new one.

This hard-to-find strike plate is designed to be used with rim locks from the past, and is made of sturdy solid brass in an extremely thick. This kit includes wood screws as well as machine screws, allowing you to pick the right hardware to suit your needs. Be aware that the wood screws have a sharp edge, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.