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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a key element of your home's decor. A new handle can elevate your home's decor and bring your decor to the present.

Over time, your door knobs may become stiff or even break. These are indications that it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help you pick the correct door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles add to the appearance of your house while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They come in a wide range of finishes, colors and types to match your decor. If yours have started to show signs of wear or require an upgrade, you can replace them in a few easy steps.

The first thing you have to do is locate the shaft or spindle through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can access with a screwdriver to remove the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a small slot, or hole, that you can press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using flathead. This pin releases the latch mechanism and lets you to pull or push the knob.

After you have ahold of the shaft or spindle take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure whether the latch works before tightening the set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the latch rod in position over the door's hole and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are in alignment, then tighten the screws on the latch plate.

Some prefer a smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware for an elegant, modern look that complements other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic style, which pairs well with rustic-styled rooms. If you have members of your household who are unable to move, you may be interested in a rim lock or lever knobs for doors, which require less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics have been the main consideration when it comes to door handle design, other factors are increasingly being considered too. Accessibility and infection control have been major considerations in the development of new designs for handles. For example certain handles can be operated with an arm.

Latch

The latch that opens your euro door handles will wear out due to age and use. It is simple to change the latch on your door handle. This will make an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes.

Depending on the type of knob you have depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be a part of the knob itself, or it could be an independent piece attached to the door itself. In any case, you'll follow the same steps to remove and replace. Getting the old latch out of place is fairly easy, especially if your door handle has what's called a "magic button". This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob, is what you need to press in order to pop the latch out of the handle.

If your handle doesn't have this magical 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 by using a screwdriver to pull them off the handle. Some have a small hole in them where you can put your screwdriver through, while others snap off.

Then, unscrew the machine screws that secure the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a pointy tip - you will have to store them in a secure location to reuse them in subsequent steps. After the screws have been removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and mechanism from the hole and put it aside.

Now you can begin installing the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure the square pin on the inside of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it lines up with the other screw chambers in the patio door handle with lock handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons for replacing the door handle is because it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually due to misaligned components in the latching mechanism, such as an unbalanced strike plate that is too small or has moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb with time. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will provide better security for your door and ensure it stays shut.

To check if the problem is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material on the latch bolt. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below your strike plate hole, it indicates that the plate is too small and the patio door handle won't latch. If the mark is above the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

Depending on your door, you may be able to just install the new strike plate into the existing one, using the screws included with it. It is possible that you will need to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a perfect fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to cut too deeply or you could cause damage to the strength of your doorjamb.

Installing a new box-style strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger grip on the doors and will require more force to open them. Typically, it requires two longer screws that secure the strike plate to the door frame. To do this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel out 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 sturdy solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. This kit includes wood screws as well as machine screws so you can pick the right hardware for your requirements. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip and machine screws have a blunter tip.