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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are a crucial part of the decor of your home. A new handle can bring your home's decor and interior up-to-date. Over time, your door knobs may become stiff or even break. These are indications that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you select the correct door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs Door handles can enhance the look of your house while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They come in a variety of colors, finishes, and styles to complement your decor. If yours has begun to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade You can replace them in a few simple steps. The first thing to find is the shaft or spindle through the knob's attachment to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that can be used with a screwdriver to remove the set screws that secure the handle. Some have a small slot or hole in which can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. When you press the pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and allows you to pull or push the knob. Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hand Remove the knob and replace it. Check that the latch functions properly before tightening new set screws. After replacing the knob, 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 aligned, then thread in the screws on the latch plate and tighten the screws. Some people opt for a smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware for a sleek, contemporary look that matches other furnishings in their homes. Some prefer a rustic look that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have a member of your family who has mobility issues, you may want to choose a lever style 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 increasingly being considered too. Accessibility and control of infections are key considerations in the creation of new handle designs. For example certain handles handle designs can be operated by a person's arm. Latch The latch that keeps your door handle open can wear out from age and use. Changing out the old latch to accommodate the new handle is an easy DIY project and it will make a huge difference in how your door opens and closes. Depending on the type of handle you use the latch can be a separate piece or a component of the knob. In either case, you will follow the same process to remove and replace. It's simple to take off the old latch, particularly in the case of a door handle with a “magic” button. Located on the side of the knob, this small 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 does not have this magic button the first step is to take off any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed with a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can place your screwdriver, whereas others just snap off. Then, remove the machine screws that hold the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. You will need to store the screws that are shorter and have sharp tips in a safe location in order to reuse them later. Once upvc replacement door handles are removed, you can take the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside. Then you can begin to install the new latch. Install the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door, and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the inside of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle, and that it lines up with the other screw chambers inside the door handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate with the provided screws. Strike Plate It is common to replace a door handle when it feels loose, or isn't locking properly. This is often due to malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, for example an unbalanced strike plate that is too small or has moved up or down on the doorjamb with time. This easy project allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a longer, new one that will give you better security and ensure that your door stays shut. Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the latch bolt to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is lower than your strike plate hole, it indicates that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb. You may be able simply to screw the new strikeplate into place over the old one using the screws included with it, based on the door you have. You may have to drill holes first, and then chisel the wood to ensure a tight fit. If this is the situation Be careful not to chisel out too much wood or you may ruin the integrity of the doorjamb. You can also consider installing a new box strike plate that provides the lock with a more secure grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically it requires two long screws that secure the strike plate to the door frame. To do this, you'll have to remove the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel out the wood to make space for the new one. This hard-to-find strike plate is made to work with rim locks from the past, and is made of sturdy solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. This kit includes wood screws as well as machine screws so you can choose the right hardware for your requirements. Just remember that wood screws have a sharp edge, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.