How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a crucial element of your home's decor. A new handle can transform your home and bring your decor to the present.

Over time, your door knobs may become stiff or Double Glazed Door Handles Replacement even break. These are indications that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you choose the best door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles add to the appearance of your house while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They come in a wide variety of finishes, colors and styles that will complement your decor. If yours has begun to show signs of wear or require an upgrade it is possible to change them in just a few easy steps.

The first thing you have to do is locate 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 hold the handle in place. Some have a tiny slot or hole through which allows you to press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using flathead. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism 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. Make sure to align it correctly and check to ensure that the latch functions properly before tightening the new set screws.

After you've replaced the knob, hold the rod for latching over the door's hole and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are in alignment, then tighten the latch plate screws.

Some people prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish for their double glazed door handle repair hardware, giving their home a sleek and contemporary style. This can be matched with their other furniture. Some prefer a rustic look that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have one of your family members with mobility issues, you might want to choose the lever or rim lock that requires 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 have been key issues when it comes to developing new designs for handles. For instance some handles can be operated with a person's arm.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open may wear out as time passes. It is easy to change the latch on your Double Glazed Door Handles Replacement handle. This will result in a big difference in how it opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of handle you have depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob or it might be an independent piece attached to the door lock handle repair. In any case, you'll follow the same procedure for removing and replacing. Getting the old latch out of the way is relatively simple particularly if your door handle has what's called 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 doesn't have this button, you will need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed with the help of a screwdriver. Some have a small slot in them that you can put your screwdriver into, while others simply snap off.

Next, you will want to loosen the two machine screws that hold the latch and inner plate to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp tip - you will be required to keep them in a secure location to reuse them in subsequent steps. After the screws have been removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and Double glazed door handles replacement mechanism from the hole and put it aside.

Now you can start on the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers of the door handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons to replace the door handle is because it feels loose or doesn't lock properly. This is often caused by incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, like a strike plate that's too small or has moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will offer more security for your door lock handle repair and will keep it shut.

Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the bolt for the latch to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate's hole, this means that your door won't latch because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

You might be able to put the new strikeplate in place over the existing one using the screws included with it, depending on the door you have. You may need to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a perfect fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to cut too hard or you'll ruin the strength of your doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new strike plate, which will give the lock a stronger grip on the door and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two larger screws to secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. To accomplish this, you'll need to remove the current strike plate, then drill and chisel out the wood to make room for the new one.

This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and has a heavy-duty thickness. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws, so you can choose the right hardware for your requirements. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip whereas machine screws are blunter.