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Door Handle Replacement

It's worth replacing door handles if you don't like the way they look or if they are difficult to use. With some patience, you can install an entirely new handle in a short time.

Modern door handles are usually equipped with cover plates which hide the screws for an attractive look. However, you'll have to attach them separately if your new handle doesn't have them attached already.

Remove the old handle

Door handles aren't just an important for their aesthetic value to your home but they're also crucial for safety as they allow you to lock and unlock your door. But, over time, your door handle may lose its grip, feel loose or start to look old and worn out. This is an indication that it's the time to replace your door handle.

One of the first indications that your door handle needs replacing is the fact that it is becoming difficult to operate. This is a serious issue because you won't be capable of locking or unlocking the door, which could put your family and yourself at risk.

It's also recommended to replace the handle on your door in the event that it's damaged or broken. A damaged or broken door handle could be quite dangerous, especially in the event that your children or senior family members are unable to open it, and get trapped inside. It's easy to fix a damaged handle on a door.

Modern door handles are generally standard sizes and will fit any door. If you're not sure if the new door handle you're buying will work, try removing the old one and measuring the holes in its housing. This will help you to buy the right door handle.

The easiest way to remove your old door handle is to unscrew it from the door. This is typically done with a screw driver. However some door handles have an outer cover plate that hides the screws that mount them, so you'll need to remove this to reach the screws beneath. Once you've removed your old handle, make note of the way the spindle is connected so that you can align it when you fit your new one.

You can also remove the door handle by depressing the latch mechanism. You can use a screwdriver to remove the door handle. However, you'll have to locate the small latch which is located on the edge trim piece. After you have removed the latch, remove the handle from the strike plate and then the latch away from the door's edge.

Removing the Strike Plate

When replacing your handle, you'll want to replace the latch plate that holds the hole which the sliding door handles (click through the next document)'s latch hooks into when it closes. The package the new handles arrive with will offer two different latch plates - a rectangular one and circular (see the above diagram that outlines door handle parts). If your current latch plate is a rectangular shape, switch it out for the round one, so that the latch hooks onto the strike plate in a way that makes the handle easier to use.

The first step is to unscrew the screw that's holding the old latch plate in place. These screws can be quite tight, and may require some force to loosen. It is helpful to get a second person to assist in this area if it is possible.

The latch plate should easily come out of the door after the screws have been removed. If it's stuck or won't move, use a small nail file to scrape around the edges of the latch plate. This can sometimes open the plate up.

Now you can prepare the new strike plate for installation. Attach the latch plate to the door jamb using the screws that were included with your new handles. Do not tighten the screws too much as this can cause damage to the strike plate.

If you're unsure whether the latch plate is in the correct position, shut and then open the door to see whether it locks and closes correctly. If it does not you'll have to adjust the strikeplate upwards or down or forward or back until the door shuts correctly.

If the door is moving or jiggling, then you may need to enlarge the hole for latching in the strike plate. This is more frequent in older doors, however it can happen due to wear and tear, hinge mortises that are not deep enough or are not sized correctly for the latch, or because of damaged or broken strike plate. If this is the situation then you should use a filing made of metal instead of a chisel, or hammer to adjust the strike plate.

Take off the Latch

The latch is an angled metal piece that slides in and out of a hole on the inside of your door. The latch is pushed forward when you turn the handle. It also catches the door frame so that the door remains closed. If your door wobbles when you close, replacing the latch could be the only thing needed to fix the issue.

It's hard to see the screws that secure the latch to the door, but there's usually a small slot on the trim plate that lets you to insert a screwdriver and take it off. After removing the trim plate, you will be able to pull off the latch and the bolts that hold it, as well as the spindle.

If the latch isn't easily removed then use a paperclip tool to take it off the handle mechanism. Place the item in the latch's slot that is recessed and gently move it around until you feel the handle and latch start to split. It may take this several times before the latch is loose enough to let it out.

It should be possible to slide the new latch into its slot without any issues after you've removed the old upvc window handles one. Use your new screws to connect the latch to the strike plate or door frame. Make sure it is properly positioned in the slot, and aligned with the screw chambers.

Before installing the new handle, be certain to measure your existing backset (the distance from the center of the big hole on the front surface of the door to the edge). Make sure that the size of the latch of the new handle is in line with the measurement.

If you are replacing the double glazing window handle or latch, or if your old lock cylinder is damaged, then you'll require a new one. If you're not changing locks, a new lock should fit in the recess you have already installed, and work with your existing keys. Be sure to select a latch with a rectangular cover plate that match the handles you have.

Remove the cover plate

You can replace your door handles with a new rose and lever designs to make a difference in the appearance of your home. You can purchase complete sets of escutcheons, privacy adaptors, escutcheons, and escutcheons.

The first step in replacing an internal external door handles and locks handle is to remove the cover plate or rose, which conceals the screws and inner mechanism. Use a flathead to remove the plate. It may have an opening along one side or be held in place by pins.

Remove the screw that holds the handle in the interior and set it aside once the cover plate is removed. You'll also need to remove the screws that are holding the latch and plates to the door, which you can accomplish by loosening them using a Philips screwdriver. Then, take the inner plates and latch plate from the door and set them aside.

Most doors have an opening between the jamb of the door and the edge of the frame that makes room for a handle, but not all have. If yours doesn't allow for a handle, you'll have to drill a hole through the door. The procedure for this is similar to the procedure for opening a door with a lock, but you'll have to be extra careful to avoid damaging the door or frame.

After the holes are drilled then you'll need to install new door knob screws. Make sure to buy the same size as the previous ones, so that you don't end up with a handle that's too tight or loose. Installing a new strike rod and latch is also necessary. These are not included in most door handle sets.

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