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Door locking window handles are an essential part of the decor of your home. A new handle can transform your home's decor and bring your decor up-to-date.

Over time the knobs on your door could become stiff, or even break. These are indications that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you choose the correct door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors can enhance the appearance of your house and make it easier for you to open and close them. They come in a wide variety of finishes, colors and types to match your decor. If yours has begun to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a few simple steps.

You'll need to find the shaft, or spindle through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that can be used with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a small slot or hole that you can use a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. When you press this pin, the latch mechanism releases and lets you pull or push on the knob.

Once you have access to the spindle or shaft, 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 new set screws.

After you've replaced the knob, put the latch rod in position over the hole in the door and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Ensure that the holes are in alignment, then tighten the screws on the latch plate.

Some prefer the smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware to create an elegant, modern look that complements other furniture in their homes. Some prefer a rustic design that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have members of your household with mobility limitations You might think about a rim lock or lever style door knob that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections are key considerations when it comes to developing new handle designs. For instance, some can be operated with an arm.

Latch

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

Depending on what kind of handle you choose the latch can be a separate part or a part of the knob. In either scenario, the same procedure to remove and install will apply. It's simple to take off the old latch, particularly if you have doors with a "magic" button. This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob is what you will have to press to pull the latch out of the handle.

If your handle does not come with this button, you'll have to take off the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed by using a screwdriver to pull them off the handle. Some have a slot in which you can insert your screwdriver, whereas others just snap off.

Next, you will want to loosen the two machine screws holding the latch and the plate to the aluminium door handle handle. You'll need to keep these screws with sharp tips in a safe place in order to reuse them later. After the screws have been removed, you can take 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 using the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism in the handle and aligns with the other screw holes in the handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate with the provided screws.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons for replacing the double glazing door handles handle is because it is loose or isn't window locking handles properly. This is typically caused by malfunctioning parts of the latching system, for example a striking plate that's either too short or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which will offer better security for your door and will keep it shut.

Apply some 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 located below the strike plate hole this means that your door won't latch because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate may have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

You may be able simply to install the new strikeplate in place over the old one using the screws included with it, depending on the door. But, you may have to drill holes prior to drilling 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 deeply or you could ruin the integrity of your doorjamb.

Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the lock a stronger grip on doors and will require more force to open them. It usually requires two longer screws to secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. You'll need remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one.

This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a heavy-duty thickness. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. It comes with machine screws and wood screws, so you'll have the right hardware for your job. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip whereas machine screws are blunter.