This Is The Replacement Door Handles Case Study You'll Never Forget

How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a key element of your home's decor. A new handle can elevate your space and bring your decor to the present.

As time passes, your knobs for your doors can begin to feel stiff, or break. These are signs it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help choose the right door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your house and make it easier to open and shut them. They are available in a range of finishes, colors, and types to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or require an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a few easy steps.

The first thing to find is the spindle or shaft through the knob's attachment to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can insert the screwdriver with a small diameter to loosen the set screws that hold the knob in place. Some have a small slot or hole where can be used with the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated pin called a detent. The pin opens the latch mechanism and allows you pull or push the knob.

After you have ahold of the shaft or spindle, take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Be sure to align it correctly and check to ensure that the latch functions properly before tightening your new set screws.

After replacing the knob, you can place the rod for the latch into the hole on the door. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are lined up, then thread in the latch plate screws and tighten them.

Some people choose a brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek look. This can be matched with their furniture. Some prefer a rustic look that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have someone in your family who has mobility issues, you may want to choose a lever style or rim lock that require less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics have been the main consideration when it comes to door handle design, other factors are being taken into consideration as well. Infection control and accessibility are two major issues that have led to the creation of new designs for handle handles, such as ones that can be operated with the forearms of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open may wear out as time passes. Switching out the old latch to accommodate an entirely new handle can be an easy DIY project and it can make a big difference in how your door opens and closes.

Depending on what kind of handle you choose the latch may be a separate component or a component of the knob. In either scenario, the same procedure to remove and install will apply. It's simple to take off the old latch, especially when you have an entry handle that has a "magic" button. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob is what you have to press to pull the latch out of the handle.

If your handle isn't equipped with 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 a screwdriver to pull them off of the handle. Some have a tiny slot in them that you can slide your screwdriver into, while others simply snap off.

Then, unscrew the machine screws that attach the inner plate and latch to the door handle. It is important to keep these shorter screws with an angled tip in a safe place so that you can reuse them in the future. Once these are off you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and set it aside.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it with the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism in the handle and aligns with the other screw holes in the handle. Then, push the outside latch plate on and secure it using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons for replacing a door handle is because it feels loose or doesn't lock properly. This is often caused by malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too small or shifted up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This easy project allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that will provide better security and keep your door closed.

Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the latch bolt to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole this means that your door isn't latching because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is above the strike plate hole, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb.

Depending on your door depending on the door, you might be able to attach the new strike plate into the existing one using the screws that come with it. But, you may have to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel some of the wood to make sure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, you must be careful not to cut too hard or you'll cause damage to the integrity of your doorjamb.

door handle repair shoreham-by-sea  could also try installing a new strike plate that provides the lock with a stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two longer screws to anchor the strike plate in the door frame. It is necessary remove the previous strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one.

This strike plate is specifically designed to work with antique rim locks, and it's made from sturdy solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. It comes with both machine screws and wood screws, ensuring that you have the correct hardware for your job. Be aware that the wood screws have a pointy edge, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.