How to Replace sliding Door handles Handles
Door handles are a key part of your home’s decor. A new handle will bring your decor and space up to date.
Over time, your door knobs may become stiff or even break. These are indicators that it’s time to replace them. This guide will help you select the best double glazed door handles handle replacement for your home.
Door Knobs
The handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your house and allow you to open and shut them. They come in a wide variety of finishes, colors, and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs or need an upgrade, you can change them in just a few easy steps.
You need to locate the shaft, or spindle through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can insert a narrow screwdriver into to release the set screws that hold the knob in place. Some have a small slot or hole that you can use a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. When you press the pin tilt and turn window handles the latch mechanism opens, it releases and lets you pull or push on the knob.
Once you have access to the shaft or spindle, remove the old door knob and replace it with the new one. Check whether the latch works before tightening new set screws.
After replacing the knob, place the rod that is attached to the latch over the hole on the door. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned, then tighten the screws for the latch plate.
Some people opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish on their door hardware to create modern, sleek design that is a perfect match for other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic style, which pairs well with spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have a member of your family who has mobility issues, you might want to choose an rim or lever lock, which requires less pressure to operate.
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Latch
The latch that holds your door handle open can wear out from age and use. It is simple to change the latch on your door handle. This will make an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes.
Depending on the type of handle you use the latch can be a separate component or a component of the knob. In either case, you will follow the same procedure for removing and replacing. It’s easy to remove the old latch, particularly if you have doors with a “magic” button. The button is located on the left side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is what you have to press to pop the latch out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.
If your handle doesn’t have this magic button you will need to remove the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed with the aid of a screwdriver. Some have a tiny slot in them where you can slide your screwdriver, whereas others snap off.
Next, you will want to remove the two machine screws that hold the latch and inner plate to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a sharp point You will have to store them in a safe place to reuse them in subsequent steps. Once the screws are removed you can remove the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and put it away.
Then you can begin to install the new latch. Place the inside of the latch into the hole in the door, and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure the square pin on the inside of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it lines up with the other screw chambers in the door handle. Then push the exterior latch plate onto the handle and secure it using the provided screws.
Strike Plate
It is not uncommon to replace a door handle when it is loose or doesn’t lock properly. This is usually due to misaligned parts in the latching mechanism, such as a strike plate that is too small or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb with time. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which will provide better security for your door and ensure it stays shut.
Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the bolt that you are using to determine if it’s the strike plate. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate’s hole, this indicates that your door isn’t latching because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate has likely been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.
Depending on the door depending on the door, you might be able to just screw the new strike plate into the door over the old one, using the screws that come with it. But, you may have to pre-drill holes and then chisel a bit of the wood to ensure it’s snugly fitted. If this is the case make sure you don’t be too rough with the chiseling process or you may ruin the integrity of the doorjamb.
You could also try installing a new box strike plate that provides the lock with a stronger grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically, it requires two longer screws that anchor the strike plate to the frame of the door. To do this, you’ll have to take off the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel away the wood to make room for the new one.
This difficult-to-find strike plate is made from solid brass and has an extremely thick. It’s made to be used on antique rim locks. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws, allowing you to choose the right hardware to suit your needs. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip whereas machine screws are blunter.
