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How to Replace Door handles for double glazed doors

The door handles that you have in your home are an essential element of your interior design. A new window handle upvc can bring your decor and space up to date.

Over time the knobs on your door could become stiff or even break. These are signs it's time to change them. This guide will help choose the right door handle replacement for your home.

Victorian Door Handle Knobs

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

You'll need to find the shaft, or spindle through which the knob is connected to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that you can access with an screwdriver to take out the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole in which can be used with a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. This pin releases the latch mechanism and lets you pull or push the knob.

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

After replacing the knob, you can place the rod that is attached to the latch over the door's hole. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are lined up then thread the screws on the latch plate and tighten them.

Some people opt for the smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware for an elegant, modern look that matches other furnishings in their homes. Some prefer a rustic look that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have members of your household with mobility limitations You may be interested in a rim lock or lever knobs for doors that require less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics have been the main consideration when it comes to door handle design, other factors are becoming more important as well. Accessibility and control of infections are the main issues that have led to the development of new and innovative designs for window handles for wooden windows like those that can be operated using a person's forearm.

Latch

The latch that holds your door handle open is prone to wear and tear due to the wear and tear of use. Switching out the old latch to fit the new handle is an easy DIY project and will make a huge difference in how your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of knob you are using the latch could be part of the knob itself, or it could be an independent piece that is attached to the door itself. In any case, you'll follow the same steps for removing and replacing. Getting the old latch out of the way is relatively simple, especially if your door handle is equipped with what's known as a "magic button". This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob, is what you need to press in order to remove the latch of the handle.

If your handle does not have this button, you'll have to take off the cover plates placed over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed using the aid of a screwdriver. Some have a small hole in them where you can insert your screwdriver, whereas others snap off.

The next step is to loosen the two machine screws that secure the latch and the plate to the door handle. It is important to keep these screws with an angled tip in a safe location in order to reuse them later. Once these are off you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and set it aside.

You can now begin installing the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism in the handle and is aligned with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

One of the most common reasons to replace a door handle is because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too small or shifted upwards or downwards on the doorjamb as time passes. This project lets you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will provide better security for your door and keep it closed.

Apply a 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 it indicates that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate may have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door you have, you may be able to simply install the new strike plate into the door over the old one using the screws that come with it. You may have to first drill holes and then chisel some wood out to ensure a tight fit. If this is the case, be careful not to chisel too hard or you'll ruin the integrity of your doorjamb.

Installing a brand new box-style strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger grip on doors and require more force to open the doors. Typically it requires two long screws to secure the strike plate to the door frame. To do this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel out the wood to make room for the new one.

This hard-to find strike plate is made from solid brass and has a heavy-duty thickness. It's made to be used on antique rim locks. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws so you can select the appropriate hardware for your requirements. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed point, whereas machine screws are blunter.