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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are an essential part of the decor of your home. A new handle can elevate your space and bring your decor up-to-date.

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

Door Knobs

Door Handles for internal bifold Doors enhance the appearance of your home while also making it easier for people to open and shut bi-fold doors handle. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors and styles to complement your decor. If yours are starting to show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade, replacing them is relatively easy and can be accomplished in just a few steps.

You'll need to find the spindle, or shaft, through which the knob is connected 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 handle in place. Some have a small slot or hole through which you can use to press the spring-activated detent pin using flathead. When you press this pin, the latch mechanism releases and lets you pull or push the knob.

Once you have access to the spindle or shaft, remove the old aluminium door handles knob and replace it with the new one. Check that the latch is working properly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, place the latch rod in position over the door's hole and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are lined up then thread the screws on the latch plate and tighten them.

Some people prefer a brushed or smooth metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek look. It will complement their furniture. Some people prefer a rustic look that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have one of your family members with mobility issues, you might prefer the lever or rim lock that require less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics have been the primary consideration for door handle design, other factors are being taken into consideration too. Accessibility and infection control have been major considerations when it comes to developing new handle designs. For example certain handles handle designs can be operated by the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open can wear down as time passes. Changing out the old latch to make room for a new handle can be an easy DIY project and it can make a big difference in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you are using the latch may be a separate part or an integral part of the knob. In either case, you'll need to follow the same process to remove and replace. Removing the old latch of place is fairly easy particularly if your door handle has what is called a "magic button". Located on the side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is the one you need to press to pop the latch right out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.

If your handle doesn't have this magic button you'll need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pull them off the handle. Some have a slot in which you can put your screwdriver, while others just snap off.

Then, loosen the machine screws that hold the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a pointy tip You will be required to keep them in a safe place to reuse them in later steps. After these screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and set it aside.

Now you can begin installing the new latch. Place the inside of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it with the provided hardware. Make sure that 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 inside the door handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle if it feels loose, or does not lock properly. This is often caused by incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, such as an unbalanced strike plate that is too short or moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb as time passes. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which will provide more security for your patio door handle locks and will keep it shut.

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, then try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate's hole, it means that the door won't latch due to the fact that the plate isn't long enough. 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 may be able simply to put the new strikeplate in place over the one you have already installed using the screws included with it, depending on the door. It is possible that you will need to first drill holes and then chisel some wood out to ensure a tight fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to cut too deeply or you could cause damage to the strength of your doorjamb.

Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the lock a stronger grip on the doors and require more force to open them. It usually requires two larger screws to anchor the strike plate to the frame of the door. It is necessary to remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one.

This hard-to find strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a thick, heavy-duty. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. It comes with both machine screws and wood screws, which means you'll have the right hardware for the job. Be aware that wood screws have a pointy edge, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.