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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles of your home are an essential part of the design. A new locking window handle can bring your decor and space up to date.

Over time the knobs on your door may become stiff, or even break. These are indications that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you pick the right replacement composite door handles handle for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles add to the look of your home, while making it easier for people to open and shut bi-fold doors handles. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors, and types to match your decor. If yours have started to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade it is possible to change them in just a few simple steps.

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

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

Once you've replaced the knob, put the rod for latching over the door's hole and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned, then thread in the screws for the latch plate and tighten them.

Some people prefer an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek style. This will match the furniture they have. Others prefer a more rustic design that is a good match for farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have someone in your family with 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 aspects are becoming more important as well. Accessibility and control of infections are the main issues that have led to the creation of new designs for handle handles like those that can be operated using the forearms of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds your door handle open can wear out from age and use. Switching out the old latch to fit an entirely new handle can be an easy DIY project and will make a significant difference in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of knob you have depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be a part of the knob itself or it might be an independent piece attached to the door itself. In either case, you'll need to follow the same procedure to remove and replace. Removing the old latch of the way is relatively simple particularly if your door handle is equipped with what's called a "magic button". It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is the one you need to press to pull the latch out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.

If your handle doesn't come with this button, you'll have to take off the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed by using a screwdriver to pull them off the handle. Some have a slot where you can place your screwdriver, while others simply snap off.

Next, you will want to unscrew the two machine screws that hold the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. It is important to keep the screws that are shorter and have an angled tip in a safe location to be able to reuse them in the future. Once these are off, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and place it in a safe place.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure the square pin that is on the interior of the latch is facing the mechanism for latching inside the handle, and that it lines up with the other screw chambers in the door handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

It is common to replace a door handle because it is loose or isn't locking Window handles properly. This is usually due to malfunctioning parts of the latching system, such as a strike plate that is too short or has moved up or down on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which can provide greater security for your door and will keep it 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 located below the strike plate hole it means that the door isn't latching because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is over the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb.

You might be able to screw the new strikeplate into place over the one you have already installed using the screws included with it, depending on the door. You may have to drill holes first, and then chisel some wood out to ensure a tight fit. If this is the case, you must be cautious not to chisel too much or you may ruin the strength of your doorjamb.

Installing a new style box 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 secure the strike plate in the frame of the door. You'll have remove the previous strike plate before drilling and chiseling the wood to make room for the new one.

This strike plate is made to work with antique rim locks and it's constructed of robust solid brass with an extremely thick. This kit comes with wood screws and machine screws, allowing you to pick the right hardware to suit your needs. Be aware that the wood screws have a pointy edge, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.