20 Resources To Make You More Successful At Replacement Door Handles

How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a crucial part of the decor of your home. A new handle will elevate your home and bring your decor up-to-date.

Over time your knobs for your bi-fold doors handles can begin to feel stiff or even break. These are signs it's time to replace them. This guide will help you select the appropriate replacement door handle for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the look of your home and make it easier for you to open and shut them. They are available in a range of finishes, colors, and styles to match your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or just need an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be completed in a couple of steps.

The first thing you need to do is locate the shaft or spindle through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can use a screwdriver to remove the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a thin slot, or hole, that you can use to press a spring-activated detent pin with flathead. The pin opens the latch mechanism and allows you pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft, in your hand, remove the old knob and replace it. Make sure to align it properly and then verify that the latch functions properly before tightening your new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the latch rod in position over the door's hole and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then tighten the screws for the latch plate.

Some prefer the smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware to create an elegant, modern look that matches other furnishings in their homes. Some prefer a rustic design 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, which requires less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door double glazed windows handles. Accessibility and control of infections are key considerations when it comes to developing new handle designs. For example certain handles can be operated using an arm.

Latch

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

Depending on the type of knob you are using, the latch may be a part of the knob itself, or it could be an individual piece attached to the door itself. In either scenario, the same procedure to remove and install will apply. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially if you have an entry handle that has a "magic" button. This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob is what you will have to press to remove the latch of the handle.

If your handle does not come with this button, you'll need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed by using a screwdriver to pull them off of the handle. Some have a slot in which you can insert your screwdriver. Other handles just snap off.

Then, loosen the machine screws that hold the latch and the plate to the door handle. It is important to keep the screws that are shorter and have an angled tip in a safe place in order to reuse them later. Once the screws are removed you can remove the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and put it away.

Now you can start on the new latch. Insert the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door, and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure the square pin that is on the interior of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers inside the door handle. Then, push the exterior latch plate onto the handle and secure it with the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a victorian scroll door handles handle because it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually due to malfunctioning parts of the latching system, such as a striking plate that's either too small or has moved up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple project will allow you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that will give you better security and will keep your door shut.

To determine if the issue is caused by the strike plate, apply lipstick or similar marking material on the latch bolt. 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 because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate has likely been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door you have, you may be able to attach the new strike plate in the existing one using the screws included with it. You may need to first drill holes and then chisel some wood out to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to chisel too much or you may damage the strength of your doorjamb.

You could also try installing a new strike plate that provides the lock with a more secure grip on the mila door handles and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two longer screws to fix the strike plate to the frame of the door. To do this, you'll have to take off the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one.

This hard-to-find strike plate is specifically designed to work with antique rim locks and is made of durable solid brass in an extremely thick. It comes with wood screws and machine screws, so you'll have the correct hardware for the job. Make sure to note that the wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine ones are more blunt.