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How to Replace Door handles and hinges

Door double glazed handles are a key part of your home's decor. A new handle will bring your home's decor and interior up-to-date.

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

Door Knobs

Door handles can enhance the appearance of your home, while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They come in a variety of colors, finishes, and styles to complement your decor. If yours have started to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a couple of easy steps.

You'll need to find the shaft, or spindle, through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that you can access with an screwdriver to take out the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole in which can be used with the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated pin called a detent. When you press the pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and lets you pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle or shaft in your hands take the knob off and replace it. Be sure to align it correctly and verify that the latch is working correctly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the rod for the latch into the hole on the door. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned, then tighten the screws for the latch plate.

Some homeowners opt for a brushed or smooth metal finish for their bifold door handle replacement (Read Much more) hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary appearance. It will complement their other furniture. Others prefer a more rustic style that is a good match for farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have someone in your family who has mobility issues, you may prefer the lever or rim lock, which requires less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics have traditionally been the primary consideration for door handle design, other aspects are increasingly being considered as well. Infection control and accessibility are key issues that have led to the development of new and innovative designs for handles including ones which can be operated by the forearms of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds your door handle open is prone to wear and tear due to age and use. The replacement of the latch to make room for a new handle can be a simple DIY job and can make a big change in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on what kind of handle you choose, the latch could be a separate piece or an integral part of the knob. In either case, you'll need to follow the same process to remove and replace. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially in the case of a door handle with a "magic" button. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob, is the one you'll need to press in order to remove the latch of the handle.

If your handle isn't equipped with this magic button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed by using a screwdriver to pull them off of the handle. Some have a tiny slot in them where you can insert your screwdriver through, while others simply snap off.

Then, remove 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 an angled tip in a safe location in order to reuse them in the future. Once these are off, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and put it away.

Now you can begin installing the new latch. Install 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 in the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism of the handle and is aligned with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then, push the outside latch plate onto the handle and secure it using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

It is common to replace a door handle when it feels loose, or isn't locking properly. This is usually caused by misaligned parts in the latching system, for example a strike plate that is too small or has moved upwards or downward on the doorjamb over time. This project lets you replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which can provide more security for your patio door handle replacement and ensure it stays shut.

Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the latch bolt 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 door isn't latching because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate has likely been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

You may be able simply to put the new strikeplate in the one you have already installed using the screws included with it, depending on the door you have. It is possible that you will need to drill holes first, and then chisel the wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case, be careful not to cut too deeply or you could cause damage to the integrity of your doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new box strike plate, which gives the lock a much stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. It typically requires two longer screws to fix the strike plate into the door frame. You'll have to remove the old strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one.

This hard-to-find strike plate is specifically designed to work with antique rim locks, and it's made from durable solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws, allowing you to choose the right hardware to suit your requirements. Make sure to note that wood screws have a sharp tip, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.