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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles that you have in your home are an essential element of your interior design. A new handle will bring your home's decor and interior up to date.

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

Door Knobs

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

The first thing to find is the shaft or spindle through the knob's attachment to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can put the screwdriver with a small diameter to release the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a thin slot, or hole, that you can use to press a spring-activated detent pin with a flathead. The pin opens the latch mechanism, and lets you to pull or push the knob.

Once you have access to the spindle or shaft, take off the door knob and Door Handle Repair Plate replace it with the new one. Check that the latch is working properly before tightening new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the latch rod over the door handle lock repair's hole. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are lined up then thread the screws on the latch plate and tighten the screws.

Some people choose a brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary look. This can be matched with their furniture. Some prefer a rustic design that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have a member of your family with mobility issues, you may want to choose the lever or rim lock that requires less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are key issues that have led to the development of innovative new handle designs like those which can be operated by the forearms of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open can wear down as time passes. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will make an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of handle you choose, the latch could be a separate component or a component of the knob. In either case, the same process for removing and installing will apply. Getting the old latch out of its place is quite simple especially if the door handle is equipped with what's called a "magic button". Located on the side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is what 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, the first step is to remove any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed using the aid of a screwdriver. Some have a tiny slot inside that you can insert your screwdriver through, while others snap off.

Next, you will want to unscrew the two machine screws holding the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. These are the screws 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 hole in the door and put it away.

Now you can begin installing the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door Handle repair plate hole and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers inside the door handle. Then, push the outside latch plate on and secure it using the provided screws.

Strike Plate

It is common to replace a door handle if it feels loose, or doesn't lock properly. This is often caused by malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, such as a strike plate that's too small or has moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb with time. This easy project allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a longer, new one that can provide greater security and keep your door closed.

To check if the problem is caused by the strike plate, apply lipstick or a similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door, and then try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole this indicates that your door won't latch because the plate is too short. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

It is possible to screw the new strikeplate into the one you have already installed by using the screws supplied with it, based on the door you have. But, you may have to drill holes first, and then chisel some of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If this is the situation, be careful to not chisel out too much wood or you could damage the strength of the doorjamb.

You could also try installing a new strike plate that gives the lock a much stronger grip on the door handles repair near me and requires more force to open it. Typically it requires two long screws that secure the strike plate to the frame of the repair door handle. To accomplish this, you'll need to remove the current strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one.

This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a heavy-duty thickness. It's made to be used on antique rim locks. This kit includes wood screws as well as machine screws so you can select the appropriate hardware for your needs. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip, whereas machine screws are blunter.