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The door handles of your home are an essential element of your design. A new handle can bring your decor and space modern.

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 choose the correct door handle replacement door handles for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles add to the aesthetics of your house while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They are available in a range of colors, finishes, and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning appear worn or you just want to upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be done in a couple of steps.

The first thing you need to do is locate the shaft or spindle through the knob's attachment to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can insert the screwdriver with a small diameter to remove the set screws that hold the knob in place. Others have a thin 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 it opens the latch mechanism and lets you pull or push the knob.

After you have gained access to the spindle or shaft, take off the door knob and replace it with the new one. Make sure you align it properly and test to see that the latch is working properly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing upvc window handles the knob, put the rod of the latch over the hole in the upvc door handles and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then tighten the screws on the latch plate.

Some homeowners opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek style. This can be matched with their other furniture. Others prefer a more rustic design, which pairs well with spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have family members who have mobility issues, you may be interested in the rim lock or lever style door knob that require less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are key considerations when it comes to developing new handle designs. For example certain locking window handles can be operated with a person's arm.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open may wear out over time. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will make an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of handle you choose the latch can be a separate part or a component of the knob. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and installing will be used. Getting the old latch out of the way is relatively simple especially if the door handle is equipped with what's called a "magic button". The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob, is what you will need to press in order to remove the latch of the handle.

If your handle isn't equipped with this magical button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed by using a screwdriver in order to remove them off of the handle. Some have slots where you can insert your screwdriver, whereas others just snap off.

The next step is to loosen the two machine screws holding the latch and inner plate to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a sharp tip - you will be required to keep them in a safe location to reuse them in subsequent steps. After the screws have been removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

Now you can begin installing the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism inside the handle and is aligned with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handles victorian handle if it is loose or does not lock properly. This is typically caused by incorrectly aligned parts of the latching system, for example the strike plate being too small or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb with time. This simple project will allow you to replace your old 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 due to the strike plate, apply lipstick or a similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate's hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate is likely to have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door depending on the door, you might be able to just install the new strike plate in the door over the old one with the screws that come with it. However, you might need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel out some of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, be careful to not chisel out too much wood or you could damage the integrity of the doorjamb.

You could also try installing a new box strike plate which gives the lock a much stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. It typically requires two longer screws to anchor the strike plate into the door frame. To do this, you'll need to remove the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel away the wood to create space for the new one.

This strike plate is designed to be used with antique rim locks and it's constructed of robust solid brass with a heavy duty thickness. This kit comes with wood screws and machine screws, so you can pick the right hardware to suit your needs. Be aware that wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine screws are more blunt.