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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 can bring your home's decor modern. Over time, your knobs on your doors may begin to feel stiff or even break. These are signs that it's time to replace them. This guide will help choose the correct door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs Door handles add to the look of your home while also making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They come in a wide range of finishes, colors, and types to match your decor. If yours is beginning appear worn or simply require an upgrade replacing them is simple and can be completed in a couple of steps. The first thing you need to find is the spindle or shaft through the knob's attachment to the door. Some have a small hole that you can insert the screwdriver with a small diameter to release the set screws holding the knob in place. Some have a small slot or hole in which can be used with the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism, and lets you pull or push the knob. After you have ahold of the shaft or spindle, take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure that the latch functions properly before tightening new set screws. After replacing the knob, put the rod for the latch into the door's hole. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned then tighten the latch plate screws. Some people choose a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a sleek and contemporary appearance. This can be matched with their furniture. Others prefer a more rustic design which is great for farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have members of your household who are unable to move You might want to consider choosing the rim lock or lever-style door knobs that require less pressure to operate. Other aspects are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are two major issues that have led to the development of new designs for handle handles, such as ones that can be operated with the forearm of a person. Latch The latch that holds your door handle open can wear out from age and use. The replacement of the latch to accommodate the new handle is an easy DIY project and will make a huge change in the way your door opens and closes. Depending on what type of handle you use the latch can be a separate part or a part of the knob. In either case, the same process for removing and reinstalling will be used. It's easy to remove the old latch, particularly 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 have to press to pull 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. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed using the aid of a screwdriver. upvc replacement door handles have a small slot inside that you can put your screwdriver, whereas others snap off. Then, loosen the machine screws that hold the latch and the plate to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a pointy tip – you will have to store them in a safe location to use them again in the next steps. Once the screws are removed you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and set it aside. Then you can begin to install the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin in the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism in the handle and aligns with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied. Strike Plate One of the most frequent reasons to replace the door handle is because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is often due to incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, for example the strike plate being too small or shifted upwards or downwards on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple fix allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, longer one that will provide better security and ensure that your door stays shut. To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material on the latch bolt. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate's hole, it indicates that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb. Depending on the door, you may be able to simply install the new strike plate in place over the old one, using the screws that come with it. However, you may need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel out some of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If this is the situation, be careful to not be too rough with the chiseling process 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. Typically it will require two longer screws to secure the strike plate to the door frame. To do this, you'll need to remove the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel away the wood to make space for the new one. This strike plate is specifically designed to work with rim locks from the past, and is made of sturdy solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws, allowing you to choose the right hardware for your requirements. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed tip, and machine screws have a blunter tip.