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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles in your home are an important part of the design. A new handle can elevate your space and bring your decor up to date.

Over time the knobs on your Door Handles Victorian could become stiff or even break. These are signs it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help you select the best door handle replacement double glazing handles for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles enhance the appearance of your house while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors and types to complement your decor. If yours are starting to appear worn or just need an upgrade, replacing them is relatively easy and can be accomplished in a couple of steps.

You need to locate the shaft, or spindle through which the knob is connected to the euro door handles. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can insert a narrow screwdriver into to remove the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a tiny slot or hole through which you can press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using a flathead. The pin opens the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push the knob.

Once you have access to the shaft or spindle take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Align it correctly and check whether the latch works before tightening the 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 aligned and then thread in the screws on the latch plate and tighten the screws.

Some people opt for the smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware to give it an elegant, modern look that matches other furnishings in their homes. Some prefer a rustic look that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have one of your family members who has mobility issues, you might want to choose the lever or rim lock, which requires less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are key issues that have led to the development of new and innovative designs for handles, such as ones that can be operated using the forearm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your victorian door handle open may wear out over time. Switching out the old latch to fit the new handle is a simple DIY job and will make a significant difference in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob itself, or it might be an independent piece attached to the door itself. In either case, you'll need to follow the same steps to remove and replace. Getting the old latch out of its place is quite simple particularly if your door handle has what is known as a "magic button". Located on the side of the knob, this little 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 come with this button, you will need to remove the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver in order to remove them off of the handle. Some have a slot in which you can place your screwdriver, while others simply snap off.

Then, remove the machine screws that attach the latch and the plate to the door handle. These are the screws with a sharp point - you will be required to keep them in a secure location to use them again in the next steps. After the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

Then you can begin to install the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it with the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle, and that it lines up with the other screw chambers inside the double glazed door handle handle. Then, push the outside latch plate onto the handle and secure it with the screws provided.

Strike Plate

It is typical to replace a door handle because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is typically caused by malfunctioning parts of the latching system, such as the strike plate being too short or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb with time. This project lets you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will provide better security for your door and will keep it closed.

Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the bolt for the latch to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole it means that the door isn't latching because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate may have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

It is possible to screw the new strikeplate into place over the existing one by using the screws supplied with it, depending on your door. But, you may have to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, you must be cautious not to chisel too much or you may cause damage to the integrity 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 frame of the door. You'll need remove the old strike plate before drilling and chiseling the wood to make space for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a thick, heavy-duty. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws, so you can choose the right hardware to suit your requirements. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed point, and machine screws have a blunter tip.