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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are an essential element 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 indicators that it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help you choose the correct door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs Door handles can enhance the appearance of your house while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They come in a variety of colors, finishes, and styles to match your decor. If yours have started to show signs of wear or require an upgrade You can replace them in a couple of easy steps. You must locate the shaft, or spindle, through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can insert an incredibly small screwdriver to loosen the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a small slot or hole that you can press the spring-activated detent pin using flathead. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism and allows you pull or push the knob. Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hands take the knob off and replace it. Make sure to align it correctly and test to see that the latch works properly before tightening your new set screws. Once you've replaced the knob, hold the rod for latching over the door's hole and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned then tighten the latch plate screws. Some people choose a brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a sleek and contemporary appearance. This can be matched with their furniture. Some prefer a rustic design that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have a member of your family who has mobility issues, you may prefer a lever style or rim lock that require less pressure to operate. While aesthetics have been the most important factor in door handle design, other aspects are becoming more important too. Infection control and accessibility are key issues that have led to the creation of new designs for handle handles like those which can be operated by the forearm of a person. Latch The latch that keeps your door handle open can wear out from age and use. It is simple to change the latch on your door handle. This will result in a big difference 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 itself. In any case, you'll follow the same steps for removing and replacing. The process of removing the old latch of the way is relatively simple especially if the door handle is equipped with what's known as a “magic button”. This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob, is what you will have to press to pop the latch out of the handle. If your handle does not have this button, you'll need to remove the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed with the help of a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can put your screwdriver, while others just snap off. The next step is to unscrew the two machine screws that secure the latch and inner plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep the screws that are shorter and have an angled tip in a secure location so that you can reuse them in the future. Once the screws are removed, you can remove the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole and put it aside. Now you can begin installing the new latch. Insert the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door, and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle, and that it lines up with the other screw chambers of the door handle. Then push the exterior latch plate onto and secure it with the screws provided. Strike Plate One of the most frequent reasons for replacing a door handle is because it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is often due to incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, such as an unbalanced strike plate that is too short or moved up or down on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which can provide better security for your door and will keep it closed. Apply upvc replacement door handles or another marking material on the latch bolt to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it means that the 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. It is possible to put the new strikeplate in place over the old one by using the screws supplied with it, based on the door you have. You may have to drill holes first and then chisel the wood to ensure a tight fit. If this is the situation, be careful to not cut too much wood or you could damage the strength of the doorjamb. You can also try installing a new strike plate that gives the lock a much stronger grip on the door and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two larger screws to fix the strike plate into the door frame. To accomplish this, you'll need to remove the current strike plate and then drill and chisel away the wood to make space for the new one. This difficult-to-find strike plate was made to work with antique rim locks and it's made from durable solid brass in an extremely thick. It comes with both machine screws and wood screws, ensuring that you have the correct hardware for your job. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed point, whereas machine screws are blunter.