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How to Replace Door Handles

Door handles are a crucial part of your home's decor. A new handle will elevate your home's decor and bring your decor up-to-date.

Over time, your door knobs may become stiff or even break. These are indications that it's time to replace them. This guide will help choose the correct door handle replacement door handles (Bysee3.com) for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your home and make it easier to open and close them. They come in a variety of finishes, colors, and types to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade replacing them is simple and can be done in a few steps.

The first thing you need to do is locate the shaft or spindle through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can access with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a tiny slot or hole through which you can use to press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using a flathead. The pin opens the latch mechanism and lets you pull or push the knob.

Once you have the spindle, or shaft, in your hand, remove the old knob and replace it. Make sure to align it properly and then test to see that the latch is working correctly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, you can place the latch rod over the door's hole. euro lock handles it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure 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 for an elegant, modern look that complements other furniture in their homes. Some people prefer a rustic style that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have one of your family members who has mobility issues, you may want to choose a lever style or rim lock 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 two major issues that have led to the development of innovative new handle designs like those that can be operated with the forearm of a person.

Latch

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

Depending on the type of knob you are using, the latch may be a part of the knob itself or it might be an independent piece that is attached to the door. In either case, you'll need to follow the same steps to remove and replace. Getting the old latch out of the way is relatively simple, especially if your door handle has what's called a "magic button". This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob is the one you'll have to press to pull the latch out of the handle.

If your handle isn't equipped with this magic button the first step is to take off any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed by using a screwdriver to pry them off of the handle. Some have slots where you can put your screwdriver, while others simply snap off.

Then, remove the machine screws that hold the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. It is important to keep these screws with sharp tips in a safe location so that you can reuse them later. Once these are off, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and place it in a safe place.

Now you can start on the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism of the aluminium window handle and is aligned with the other screw holes in the handle. Then, push the outside latch plate on and secure it using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle when it feels loose, or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to misaligned components in the latching mechanism, such as a strike plate that's too small or shifted up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple fix allows you to replace your old strike plate with a new, longer one that can provide greater security and will keep your door shut.

To check if the problem is caused by the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is lower than your strike plate hole, it indicates that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is over the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb.

It is possible to screw the new strikeplate into the old one using the screws included with it, depending on the door you have. However, you might need to drill holes first, and then chisel some of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, you must be cautious not to chisel too hard or you'll damage the strength of your doorjamb.

Installing a new box-style strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger grip on bi-fold doors handles and will require more force to open the doors. It usually requires two larger screws to secure the strike plate in the frame of the door. To do this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one.

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