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How to Replace Door Handles The door handles that you have in your home are an important part of the decor. A new handle can elevate your home's decor and bring your decor up to date. Over time, your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff or even break. These are indications that it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help you select the correct door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs Door handles add to the appearance of your home while also making it easier for people to open and close doors. They come in a variety of colors, finishes, and types to complement your decor. If yours is beginning show signs of wear or simply require an upgrade replacing them is easy and can be accomplished in 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 to remove the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a small slot or hole where can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated pin called a detent. When you press the pin, the latch mechanism releases and lets you pull or push on 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 upvc replacement door handles is aligned correctly and ensure that the latch functions properly before tightening the set screws. After you've replaced 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 the holes are aligned, then tighten the latch plate screws. Some prefer the smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware to create an elegant, modern look that complements other furniture in their homes. Some prefer a rustic style that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have one of your family members with mobility issues, you may want to choose the lever or rim lock that requires less pressure to operate. Other factors are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections are two major issues that have led to the creation of new designs for handle handles including ones that can be operated with the forearms of a person. Latch The latch that keeps your door handle open is prone to wear and tear due to the wear and tear of use. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will make huge differences in how it opens and closes. Depending on the kind of handle you have, the latch may be a part of the knob or it could be an independent piece that is attached to the door. In either case, you will follow the same procedure for removing and replacing. Getting the old latch out of its place is quite simple, especially if your door handle has what's called a “magic button”. It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is what you have to press to pull the latch out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism. If your handle does not have this button, you'll have to take off the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed using the help of a screwdriver. Some have a small slot in them where you can put your screwdriver through, while others simply snap off. The next step is to loosen the two machine screws that hold the latch and inner plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep these screws with a pointed tip in a safe place so that you can reuse them in the future. Once these are off you can remove the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and place it in a safe place. Now you can start on the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism of the handle and aligns with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate with the provided screws. Strike Plate One of the most frequent reasons for replacing the door handle is because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually caused by malfunctioning parts of the latching system, for example a strike plate that is too short or has moved upwards or downward on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which can provide greater security for your door and ensure it stays closed. To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. 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 above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate is likely to have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb. Depending on the door you have, you may be able to simply install the new strike plate into the door over the old one using the screws that come with it. However, you might need to pre-drill holes and then chisel a bit 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 strength of the doorjamb. You can also consider installing a new strike plate which gives the lock a much more secure grip on the door and requires more force to open it. It typically requires two longer screws to anchor the strike plate in the frame of the door. You'll need remove the old strike plate before drilling and chiseling the wood to make room for the new one. This strike plate is specifically designed to work with rim locks from the past, and it's made from robust solid brass with a heavy duty thickness. This kit includes both wood screws as well as machine screws so you can select the appropriate hardware for your needs. Be aware that the wood screws have a pointy edge, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.