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How to Replace Door Handles The door handles of your home are an essential element of your design. A new handle can 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 change them. This guide will help choose the best 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 shut doors. They are available in a wide range of finishes, colors and types to match your decor. If upvc door handles is beginning show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade replacing them is simple and can be completed in a couple of steps. The first thing you need to find is the spindle or shaft through the knob's attachment to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that can be used with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that secure the handle. Some have a small slot or hole in which you can use a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. This pin releases 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. Be sure to align it correctly and test to see that the latch is working properly before tightening the new set screws. After replacing the knob, you can place the latch rod over the hole on the door. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned, then tighten the screws for the latch plate. Some people choose an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek style. This can be matched with their other furniture. Some people prefer a rustic design that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have family members who have mobility issues, you may think about a rim lock or lever knobs for doors that require less pressure to operate. Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are two major issues that have led to the creation of innovative new handle designs including ones which can be operated by a person's forearm. Latch The latch that holds the handle of your door open will wear down as time passes. Switching out the old latch to accommodate the new handle is an easy DIY task and it can make a big difference in how your door opens and closes. Depending on the kind of knob you have, the latch may be part of the knob or it might be an independent piece that is attached to the door. In any case, you'll follow the same steps to remove and replace. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially in the case of an entry handle that has a “magic” button. The button is located on the left side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is the one you need to press to pull the latch right out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism. If your handle does not have this magical button the first step is to take off any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pull them off of the handle. Some have a small slot in them that you can insert your screwdriver, whereas others snap off. Then, unscrew the machine screws that hold the inner plate and latch to the door handle. These are the screws with a sharp point You will need to keep these in a safe place to reuse them in subsequent steps. Once the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole and put it aside. You can now begin working on the new latch. Install the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin in the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism inside the handle and aligns with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then attach the latch's exterior plate with the provided screws. Strike Plate One of the most common reasons for replacing the door handle is because it feels loose or isn't locking properly. This is often due to incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too small or shifted upwards or downwards on the doorjamb with time. This project lets you replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which will offer greater security for your door and will keep it closed. To check if the problem is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or a similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate's hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb. You might be able to screw the new strikeplate into place over the old one using the screws that come with it, based on the door you have. However, you might need to pre-drill holes and then chisel out some of the wood to make sure it's a good fit. If this is the case Be careful not to be too rough with the chiseling process or you'll damage the strength of the doorjamb. Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the lock a stronger hold on the doors and require more force to open them. It usually requires two longer screws to secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. To do this, you'll have to remove the current strike plate and then drill and chisel away the wood to create space for the new one. This strike plate is specifically designed to work with antique rim locks and it's constructed of robust solid brass with an extremely thick. It comes with both machine screws and wood screws, ensuring that you have the right equipment for your task. Make sure to note that wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine screws are more blunt.