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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are a crucial element of your home's decor. A new handle can transform your home and bring your decor to the present. Over time the knobs on your door could become stiff or even break. These are signs that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you choose the right door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs The handles on your doors can enhance the appearance of your home and make it easier for you to shut and open them. They come in a variety of colors, finishes and types to match your decor. If yours are starting to show signs of wear or just need an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be completed in just a few steps. You'll need to find the spindle, or shaft, through which the knob is connected to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that you can use a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that secure the handle. Some have a small slot or hole where can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. When you press this pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and allows you to pull or push the knob. Once you have the spindle or shaft in your hand Remove the knob and replace it. Align it correctly and check whether the latch works before tightening new set screws. After you've replaced the knob, put the rod of the latch over the door's hole and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Ensure that the holes are in alignment, then tighten the latch plate screws. Some people prefer a brushed or smooth metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary look. door handles repairmywindowsanddoors will complement their furniture. Others prefer a more rustic look that is a good match for spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have one of your family members who has mobility issues, you might prefer an rim or lever lock, which requires less pressure to operate. While aesthetics have been the most important factor in 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 creation of new designs for handle handles, such as ones which can be operated by a person's forearm. Latch The latch that opens your door will wear out due to the wear and tear of use. The replacement of the latch to fit an entirely new handle can be an easy DIY project and can make a big difference in how your door opens and closes. Depending on the kind of handle you have the latch could be part of the knob itself or it might be an independent piece attached to the door itself. In any case, you'll follow the same steps for removing and replacing. It's simple to remove the old latch, particularly if you have doors with a “magic” button. The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob is what you will need to press in order to pop the latch out of the handle. If your handle does not have this magic button, the first step is to remove any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver in order to remove them off the handle. Some have a small hole inside that you can slide your screwdriver, whereas others simply snap off. Then, unscrew the machine screws that hold the latch and the plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep these shorter screws with an angled tip in a safe location in order to reuse them in the future. Once the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole and set it aside. Then you can begin to install the new latch. Install the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism in the handle and aligns with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then, push the outside latch plate onto the handle and secure it with the provided screws. Strike Plate It is typical to replace a door handle when it feels loose, or does not lock properly. This is usually caused by malfunctioning parts of the latching system, for example a striking plate that's either too short or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb with time. This simple project will allow you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, longer one that will give you better security and ensure that your door stays shut. To check if the problem is caused by the strike plate, apply lipstick or a similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it means that the door isn't latching because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is over the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb. You might be able to put the new strikeplate in place over the old one using the screws included with it, depending on the door you have. You may have to first drill holes and then chisel some wood out to ensure a perfect fit. If this is the case, be careful to not be too rough with the chiseling process or you may ruin the integrity of the doorjamb. You can also consider installing a new box strike plate that provides the lock with a more secure grip on the door and requires more force to open it. It typically requires two longer screws to secure the strike plate in the frame of the door. To do this, you'll have to remove 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 designed to be used with antique rim locks, and is made of sturdy solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. It comes with both wood screws and machine screws, ensuring that you have the right hardware for the job. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip while machine screws are more blunt.