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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a crucial part of your home's decor. A new handle can transform your home and bring your decor up-to-date.

Over time the knobs on your door may become stiff, or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you choose the appropriate Replacement door Handles door aluminium window handle for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles enhance the look of your home, while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They come in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning appear worn or you just want to upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be done in a couple of steps.

The first thing to find is the spindle or shaft through which the knob is attached to the door. Some have a small hole that you can insert an incredibly small screwdriver to loosen the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole where can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated pin called a detent. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism and allows you pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle or shaft, in your hand, remove the old knob and replace it. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure whether the latch works before tightening the new set screws.

After you've replaced the knob, put the rod for latching over the hole in the door and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are lined up, then thread in the latch plate screws and tighten them.

Some people opt for the smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware to create a sleek, contemporary look that matches other furnishings in their homes. Some people prefer a rustic design that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have someone in your family with mobility issues, you might prefer an rim or lever lock, which requires less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics are traditionally the most important factor in door handle design, other aspects are increasingly being considered as well. Infection control and accessibility have been major considerations in the development of new handle designs. For example certain handles can be operated with a person's arm.

Latch

The latch that opens your euro door handles will wear out due to the wear and tear of use. Switching out the old latch to make room for an entirely new handle can be an easy DIY task and it will make a huge change in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you have depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be a part of the knob itself or it might be an independent piece attached to the door. In either case, you will follow the same steps for removing and replacing. It's simple to take off the old latch, especially in the case of doors with a "magic" button. It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is what you need to press to take the latch right out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle doesn't have this button, you'll have to take off the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed with the help of a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can place your screwdriver, whereas others just snap off.

Next, you will want to unscrew the two machine screws that hold the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a pointy tip and you'll be required to keep them in a secure 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 hole in the door and put it away.

You can now begin installing the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism inside the handle and is aligned with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then attach the latch's exterior plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

It is typical to replace a door handle when it feels loose, or does not lock properly. This is often due to malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, such as a strike plate that's too small or shifted upwards or downwards on the doorjamb with time. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which will provide more security for your upvc sliding door handle and will keep it closed.

To determine if the issue is caused by the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate 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 upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door you have depending on the door, you might be able to install the new strike plate into place over the old one with the screws that come with it. You may need to drill holes first and then chisel the wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the situation, be careful to not chisel out too much wood or you may ruin the strength of the doorjamb.

Installing a new style box strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger hold on the bi-fold doors handle and require more force to open them. Typically, it requires two longer screws to secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. To do this, you'll have to take off the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel away the wood to make space for the new one.

This strike plate is made to work with antique rim locks and is made of robust solid brass with an extremely thick. This kit comes with wood screws as well as machine screws, allowing you to choose the right hardware to suit your requirements. Just remember that wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine ones are more blunt.