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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are a key part of your home's decor. A new handle can transform your space and bring your decor to the present. Over time the knobs on your door may become stiff or even break. These are indications that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you pick the correct door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs Door handles enhance the appearance of your home, while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They come in a variety of finishes, colors, and types to complement your decor. If yours has begun to show signs of wear or require an upgrade it is possible to change them in just a few simple steps. You must locate the spindle, or shaft, through which the knob is attached to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can insert the screwdriver with a small diameter to remove the set screws that hold the knob in place. Some have a tiny slot or hole that you can press the spring-activated detent pin using flathead. The pin opens the latch mechanism, and lets you to pull or push the knob. Once you have the spindle, or shaft, in your hand take the knob off and replace it. Be sure to align it properly and check to ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening your new set screws. After replacing the knob, place the rod that is attached to the latch over the door's hole. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned, then tighten the screws on the latch plate. Some people choose a brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a sleek and contemporary appearance. This will match their other furniture. Others prefer a more rustic look which is great for rustic-styled rooms. If you have family members who are unable to move You might think about an rim lock or a lever knobs for doors that require less pressure to operate. While aesthetics are traditionally the most important factor in door handle design, other aspects are being taken into consideration too. Accessibility and infection control are key considerations in the creation of new handle designs. For instance, some can be operated with the arm of a person. Latch The latch that opens your door can wear out from age and use. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will make a big difference in how it opens and closes. Depending on what type of handle you are using the latch can be a separate part or an integral part of the knob. In either case, you will follow the same steps to remove and replace. The process of removing the old latch of place is fairly easy, especially if your door handle has what is known as a “magic button”. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob, is what you will need to press in order to pull the latch out of the handle. If your handle isn't equipped with this magical button, the first step is to remove any cover plates that rest 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 tiny slot in them where you can put your screwdriver, whereas others simply snap off. Then, remove 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 safe location to reuse them in subsequent steps. 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. Then you can begin to install the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and aligns with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate using the screws provided. Strike Plate One of the most common reasons to replace the door handle is that it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is often caused by misaligned components in the latching mechanism, for example the strike plate being too small or shifted up or down on the doorjamb with time. This project lets you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which will offer better 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 on the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door, and then try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate's hole, this indicates that your door won't latch due to the fact that the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate has likely been moved up or downward on the doorjamb. Depending on the door, you may be able to simply install the new strike plate in the door over the old one, using the screws included with it. However, you might need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel a bit of the wood to ensure it's a good fit. If this is the situation Be careful not to be too rough with the chiseling process or you could damage the integrity of the doorjamb. upvc door handle can also try installing a new strike plate that provides the lock with a more secure grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically, it requires two longer screws that anchor the strike plate to the door frame. To accomplish this, you'll need to remove the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel away the wood to make space for the new one. This hard-to find strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a thick, heavy-duty. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws so you can pick the right hardware for your requirements. Be aware that wood screws have a pointy tip, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.