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How to Replace Door Handles The door handles in your home are an essential part of the decor. A new handle will elevate your home and bring your decor up to date. Over time the knobs on your door could become stiff, or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you select the best door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs Door handles can enhance the appearance of your house while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They are available in a variety of colors, finishes, and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to appear worn or just need an upgrade replacing them is easy and can be accomplished in just a few steps. You must locate the shaft, or spindle through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can put the screwdriver with a small diameter to release the set screws that hold the knob in place. Some have a small slot or hole where you can use a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. When you press the pin it opens the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push the knob. After you have ahold of the shaft or spindle, take off the door knob and replace it with the new one. Align it correctly and check that the latch is working properly before tightening the set screws. After replacing the knob, put the rod that is attached to the latch over the hole on the door. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Ensure that the holes are in alignment, then tighten the screws on the latch plate. Some people prefer an brushed or smooth metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek look. This can be matched with the furniture they have. Others prefer a more rustic design, which pairs well with farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have family members who have mobility issues You may think about an rim lock or a lever style door knob, which require less pressure to operate. Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections have been major considerations when it comes to developing new designs for handles. For instance certain handles handle designs can be operated by an arm. Latch The latch that holds the handle of your door open may wear out as time passes. Changing out the old latch to accommodate a new handle can be an easy DIY project and it can make a big difference in how your door 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 itself, or it could be an independent piece attached to the door itself. In either case, you'll need to follow the same procedure for removing and replacing. It's simple to remove the old latch, especially in the case of a door handle with a “magic” button. The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob, is what you will have to press to remove the latch of the handle. If your handle isn't equipped with this magical button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed with the help of a screwdriver. Some have a slot where you can put your screwdriver, while others simply snap off. The next step is to remove the two machine screws that hold the latch and the plate to the door handle. You will need to store these shorter screws with a pointed tip in a safe place so that you can reuse them in the future. Once the screws are removed you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and put it away. Now you can begin installing the new latch. Install the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door, and secure it using the provided hardware. Make sure the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle, and that it lines up with the other screw chambers in the door handle. Then push the exterior latch plate onto the handle and secure it using the screws supplied. Strike Plate It is not uncommon to replace a door handle because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to malfunctioning parts of the latching system, for example a strike plate that is too short or has moved up or down on the doorjamb with time. This easy project allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that can provide greater security and will keep your door shut. Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the bolt that you are using to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If upvc door handles is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate has likely been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb. It is possible to install the new strikeplate in place over the old one using the screws included with it, depending on your door. However, you might need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel some of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If this is the situation make sure you don't be too rough with the chiseling process or you could damage the integrity of the doorjamb. Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the lock a stronger grip on doors and will require more force to open them. It typically requires two longer screws to anchor the strike plate in the frame of the door. To accomplish this, you'll need to remove the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one. This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and has an extremely thick. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. This kit comes with wood screws and machine screws, so you can choose the right hardware to suit your requirements. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip, and machine screws have a blunter tip.