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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are a key part of the decor of your home. A new handle will bring your home's decor up-to-date. Over time the knobs on your door could become stiff or even break. These are signs that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you choose the correct 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 open and shut them. They come in a wide variety of finishes, colors, and styles that will complement your decor. If yours has begun to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade You can change them in just a few simple 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 access with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that secure the handle. Some have a thin slot or hole through which allows you to press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using a flathead. When you press the pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and lets you pull or push the knob. After you have ahold of the shaft or spindle, take off the door knob and replace it with the new one. Align it correctly and check whether the latch works before tightening the new set screws. After replacing the knob, put the rod that is attached to the latch over the door's hole. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then tighten the screws on the latch plate. Some homeowners opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a sleek and contemporary look. This can be matched with the furniture they have. Others prefer a more rustic style that is a good match for rustic-styled rooms. If you have a member of your family who has mobility issues, you might want to choose an rim or lever lock that require less pressure to operate. While aesthetics have been the primary consideration for door handle design, other aspects are becoming more important too. Accessibility and control of infections are two major issues that have led to the development of new designs for handle handles, such as ones that can be operated using the forearm of a person. Latch The latch that opens your door will wear out due to the wear and tear of use. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will make an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes. Depending on the kind of knob you are using depending on the type of handle you have, 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 process to remove and replace. 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 have to press to remove the latch of the handle. If your handle does not come with this button, you'll have to take off the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed using the aid of a screwdriver. Some have a slot where you can insert your screwdriver. Other handles just snap off. The next step is to loosen the two machine screws that secure the latch and the plate to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a pointy tip You will be required to keep them in a safe place to use them again in the next steps. After the screws have been removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and mechanism from the hole and set it aside. Now you can start on the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers in the door handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied. Strike Plate It is typical to replace a door handle when it feels loose, or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, for example an unbalanced strike plate that is too short or moved up or down on the doorjamb over time. 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. Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the latch bolt to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door, and then try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole, this indicates that your door won't latch because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is higher than the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb. You might be able to screw the new strikeplate into the existing one using the screws included with it, based on your door. door handles is possible that you will need to drill holes first and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a tight fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to chisel too hard or you'll cause damage to the strength of your doorjamb. Installing a brand new box-style strike plate will give the lock a more secure grip on doors and will require more force to open the doors. Typically it will require two longer screws that anchor the strike plate to the door frame. To do this, you'll have to take off the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel out the wood to make room for the new one. This difficult-to-find strike plate was designed to be used with antique rim locks, and it's constructed of sturdy solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws, so you can pick the right hardware for your requirements. Make sure to note that the wood screws have a sharp edge, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.