carptown97

How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are a key part of the decor of your home. A new handle can bring your home's decor and interior up to date. As time passes, your knobs for your doors can begin to feel stiff, or break. These are indicators that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you choose the correct door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs The handles on your doors will enhance the look of your home and make it easier to open and close them. They are available in a range of finishes, colors, and types to complement your decor. If yours are starting to begin to show signs of wear or just need an upgrade replacing them is simple and can be completed in a few steps. The first thing you have to find is the shaft or spindle through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can access with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that secure the handle. Some have a tiny slot, or hole, that you can press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using a flathead. When you press the pin, the latch mechanism 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. Check whether the latch works before tightening new set screws. After replacing the knob, put the rod of the latch over the hole in the door and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are lined up, then thread in the screws for the latch plate and tighten them. Some people opt for the smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware for modern, sleek design that complements other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic design, which pairs well with rustic-styled rooms. If you have members of your household with mobility limitations You might want to consider choosing the 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 handles. Accessibility and infection control have been major considerations in the creation of new handle designs. For instance some handles handle designs can be operated by the arm of a person. Latch The latch that holds the door handle open will wear down over time. The replacement of the latch to fit the new handle is an easy DIY project and will make a huge difference in the way your door opens and closes. Depending on the type of handle you use the latch can be a separate piece or a component of the knob. In upvc door handle , the same procedure for removing and reinstalling will apply. It's simple to take off the old latch, especially in the case of an entry handle that has a “magic” button. Located on the side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is what you need to press to pop the latch out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism. If your handle doesn't have this button the first step is to take off any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed by using a screwdriver in order to remove them off the handle. Some have slots where you can place your screwdriver, whereas others just snap off. Next, you will want to loosen the two machine screws that secure the latch and inner plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep these screws with an angled tip in a safe location in order to reuse them in the future. After the screws are removed, you can remove the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole and put it aside. You can now begin working on 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 the square pin on the interior of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle, and that it lines up with the other screw chambers in the door handle. Then push the exterior latch plate onto the handle and secure it with the screws supplied. Strike Plate One of the most common reasons to replace the door handle is that it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is often caused by misaligned components in the latching mechanism, such as an unbalanced strike plate that is too short or moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will provide greater security for your door and ensure it stays closed. To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate's hole, this means that your door won't latch because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate has likely been moved up or downward on the doorjamb. You might be able to install the new strikeplate in the one you have already installed using the screws that come with it, depending on your door. But, you may have to pre-drill holes and then chisel a bit of the wood to make sure it's a snug fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to cut too much or you may cause damage to the integrity of your doorjamb. You can also consider installing a new strike plate which gives the lock a much more secure grip on the door and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two longer screws to fix the strike plate to the door frame. To accomplish this, you'll need to remove the current strike plate, then drill and chisel away the wood to make room for the new one. This strike plate is made to work with antique rim locks and it's made from sturdy solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws so you can choose the right hardware for your needs. Remember that wood screws have a pointed point, while machine screws are more blunt.