Why You Should Concentrate On Enhancing Replacement Door Handles

How to Replace Door Handles

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

Over time, your knobs on your doors may begin to feel stiff and even break. These are signs that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you select the right door aluminium window handle upvc replacement door handles for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles enhance the look of your home while also making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors, and types to complement your decor. If yours is beginning show signs of wear or simply require an upgrade replacing them is easy and can be accomplished in just a few steps.

The first thing to do is locate the shaft or spindle through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can put an incredibly small screwdriver to remove the set screws holding the knob in place. Some have a slot or hole where you can use a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated pin called a detent. When you press the pin, the latch mechanism releases and allows you to pull or push on the knob.

Once you have the spindle or shaft in your hand take the knob off and replace it. Align it correctly and check that the latch functions properly before tightening new set screws.

After replacing the knob, hold the rod of the latch over the door's hole and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned then thread the latch plate screws and tighten them.

Some prefer a smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware for an elegant, modern look that complements other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic look which is great for rustic-styled rooms. If you have a member of your family who has mobility issues, you might want to choose the lever or rim lock that requires less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics have been the main consideration when it comes to door handle design, other factors are becoming more important too. Accessibility and control of infections are key issues that have led to the creation of new designs for handle handles including ones that can be operated using the forearms of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the door handle open will wear down as time passes. It is easy to change the latch on your door handle. This will result in huge differences in how it opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you use the latch may be a separate piece or a part of the knob. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and installing will apply. The process of removing the old latch of place is fairly easy, especially if your door handle is equipped with what's known as a "magic button". It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is what you have to press to pop the latch out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.

If your handle does not have this button, you'll have to take off the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed by using a screwdriver in order to remove them off of the handle. Some have a slot where you can put your screwdriver. Other handles for double glazed doors just snap off.

The next step is to loosen the two machine screws that secure the latch and inner plate to the door handle. These are the screws with a sharp tip and you'll be required to keep them in a safe place to use them again in the next steps. Once the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and set it aside.

You can now begin installing the new latch. Place the inside of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism in the Window handle repairs and aligns with the other screw holes in the handle. Then, push the exterior latch plate onto and secure it with the screws provided.

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 incorrectly aligned parts of the latching mechanism, such as a striking plate that's either too small or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb with time. This project lets you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will offer better security for your door and will keep it shut.

Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the bolt that you are using to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole, this means that your door won't latch due to the fact that the strike plate is too small. If the mark is higher than the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door you have You may be able to attach the new strike plate into the existing one using the screws that come with it. You may need to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the situation make sure you don't chisel out too much wood or you may ruin the integrity of the doorjamb.

You could also try installing a new strike plate that will give the lock a stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically it requires two long screws that anchor the strike plate to the frame of the door. You'll have remove the old strike plate before drilling and chiseling the wood to make room for the new one.

This strike plate is specifically designed to work with antique rim locks, and it's made from robust solid brass with an extremely thick. It comes with wood screws and machine screws, so you'll have the correct hardware for the job. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip whereas machine screws are blunter.