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How to Replace Door Changing Window Handles

Door window locking handles are a key part of the decor of your home. A new handle will elevate your home and bring your decor to the present.

As time passes, your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff and even break. These are indications that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help choose the right door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors can enhance the look of your home and allow you to open and shut them. They come in a wide variety of colors, finishes and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to begin to show signs of wear or just need an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be done in a couple of steps.

The first thing to find is the shaft or spindle through the knob's attachment to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that can be used with an screwdriver to take out the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole that can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated pin called a detent. When you press this pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and allows you to pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle or shaft in your hand Remove the knob and replace it. Check that the latch is working properly before tightening new set screws.

After replacing the knob, you can place the rod that is attached to the latch over the hole on the door. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are lined up and then thread in the screws on the latch plate and tighten them.

Some homeowners opt for a brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a sleek and contemporary appearance. It will complement the furniture they have. Others prefer a more rustic style that is a good match for farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have a member of your family who has mobility issues, you may want to choose an rim or lever lock, which requires less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics have been the primary consideration for door handle design, other factors are being taken into consideration as well. Infection control and accessibility have been key issues in the creation of new designs for handles. For instance certain handles can be operated with an arm.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open will wear down over time. Switching out the old upvc door handles latch to fit the new handle is a simple DIY job and it will make a huge difference in how your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you use the latch can be a separate component or a part of the knob. In either scenario, the same procedure for removing and installing will apply. It's easy to remove the old latch, particularly if you have doors with a "magic" button. Located on the side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is the one you need to press to take the latch out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle doesn't have this magic button the first step is to remove any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed with the help of a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can insert your screwdriver. Other handles simply snap off.

Then, loosen the machine screws that hold the plate's inner and latch to the external door handles and locks handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp point and you'll have to store them in a safe location to use them again in the next steps. Once these are off you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and set it aside.

You can now begin installing the new latch. Install the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism in the handle and aligns with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate with the provided screws.

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 typically caused by malfunctioning parts of the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too short or has moved up or down on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will provide greater security for your door and keep it closed.

To determine if the issue is caused by the strike plate, apply lipstick or similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. 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 due to the fact that the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb.

It is possible to install the new strikeplate in the one you have already installed by using the screws supplied with it, based on the door you have. However, you might need to pre-drill holes and then chisel out some of the wood to make sure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, be cautious not to chisel too much or you may damage the strength of your doorjamb.

Installing a new style box strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger hold on the doors and will require more force to open the doors. Typically it requires two long screws that anchor the strike plate to the frame of the door. To do this, you'll have to remove the current strike plate, then drill and chisel away the wood to create space for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate was specifically designed to work with antique rim locks, and it's made from sturdy solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws, allowing you to choose the right hardware to suit your needs. Make sure to note that the wood screws have a pointy edge, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.