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door handle replacement handles are a key part of the decor of your home. A new handle will bring your home's decor up to date.

As time passes, your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you choose the correct door handle replacement window handle for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your home and make it easier to open and close them. They are available in a range of colors, finishes, and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs or need an upgrade, you can change them in just a few easy steps.

The first thing you have to do is locate the spindle or shaft through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that can be used with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a small slot or hole that allows you to press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using flathead. When you press this pin it opens the latch mechanism and lets you pull or push on the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hand take the knob off and replace it. 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, put the rod that is attached to the latch over the door's hole. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned, then thread in the screws on the latch plate and tighten them.

Some prefer the smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware to give it modern, sleek design that matches other furnishings in their homes. Some prefer a rustic design that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have members of your household who are unable to move, you may want to consider choosing a rim lock or lever style door knob, which require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles for bifold doors. Accessibility and infection control are key considerations in the development of new designs for handles. For example some handles handle designs can be operated by the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the aluminium window handle of your door open will wear down as time passes. Changing out the old upvc door Handles latch to fit a new handle can be an easy DIY task and can make a big difference in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of knob you have the latch could be a part of the knob itself or it could be an independent piece attached to the door itself. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and reinstalling will apply. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially in the case of doors with a "magic" button. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob, is what you will need to press in order to remove the latch of the handle.

If your handle doesn't 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 using the aid of a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can put your screwdriver, while others just snap off.

Next, you will want to loosen the two machine screws that secure the latch and inner plate to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a sharp tip and you'll need to keep these in a safe location to reuse them in later steps. After the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

You can now begin installing the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware supplied. 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 lines up with the other screw chambers of the door handle. Then push the exterior latch plate onto the handle and secure it with the screws provided.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle because it feels loose, or isn't locking properly. This is often due to malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, like an unbalanced strike plate that is too short or moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb with time. 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.

To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply some 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's hole, this indicates that your door isn't latching because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is above the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down 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 need to drill holes first and then chisel some wood out to ensure a tight fit. If this is the case, be cautious not to chisel too much or you may damage the strength of your doorjamb.

Installing a new style box strike plate will give the lock a more secure grip on doors and require more force to open them. Typically, it requires two longer screws that secure the strike plate to the door frame. To accomplish this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel away the wood to create space for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate was designed to be used with antique rim locks and it's constructed of robust solid brass with an extremely thick. This kit includes both wood screws as well as machine screws so you can select the appropriate hardware to suit your requirements. Just remember that wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine ones are more blunt.