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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 doors' knobs can start to feel stiff or even break. These are signs it's time to replace them. This guide will help you pick the right replacement door handle for your home. Door Knobs Door handles can enhance the aesthetics of your home, while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a wide variety of finishes, colors, and styles that will complement your decor. If yours is beginning appear worn or just need an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be completed in a couple of steps. The first thing you have to do is locate the shaft or spindle through which the knob is attached 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 small slot or hole in which can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. The pin opens the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push the knob. After you have gained access to the spindle or shaft, take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Make sure to align it properly and then check to ensure that the latch functions properly before tightening your new set screws. After replacing the knob, you can place the latch rod over the hole on the door. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned, then tighten the screws on the latch plate. Some prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish on their door hardware to give it a sleek, contemporary look that complements other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic style which is great for rustic-styled rooms. If you have family members who have mobility issues, you may think about a rim lock or lever-style door knobs, which require less pressure to operate. Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control are key considerations in the creation of new handle designs. For example some handles can be operated with the arm of a person. Latch The latch that opens your door will wear out due to age and use. Switching out the old latch to accommodate the new handle is an easy DIY project and it will make a significant difference in the way your door opens and closes. Depending on the type of knob you are using depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob itself or it could be an individual piece that is attached to the door itself. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and installing will apply. It's easy to remove the old latch, particularly in the case of doors with a “magic” button. Located on the side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is the one you need to press to take the latch right out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism. If upvc door handle repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk doesn't have this 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 to pull them off the handle. Some have a small slot inside that you can insert your screwdriver, whereas others snap off. Then, remove the machine screws that hold the inner plate and latch to the door handle. You'll need to keep these screws with sharp tips in a secure location to be able 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. Then you can begin to install 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 on the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism in the handle and aligns with the other screw holes in the handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied. Strike Plate It is typical to replace a door handle when it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is often caused by misaligned components in the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too small or has moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which will offer better security for your door and ensure it stays shut. To check if the problem is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or a similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is lower than 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 is likely to have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb. You might be able to install the new strikeplate in the one you have already installed by using the screws supplied with it, depending on the door you have. However, you may need to pre-drill holes and then chisel out some of the wood to ensure it's a good fit. If this is the case, you must be cautious not to chisel too much or you may damage the integrity of your doorjamb. You could also try installing a new strike plate which provides the lock with a stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. It typically requires two longer screws to anchor the strike plate in the door frame. To do this, you'll have to take off the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one. This difficult-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. It comes with both wood screws and machine screws, which means you'll have the correct hardware for the job. Just remember that wood screws have a sharp edge, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.