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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are an essential part of the decor of your home. A new handle can bring your home's decor and interior modern. Over time the knobs on your door may become stiff or even break. These are indications that it's time to change them. This guide will help you pick the right replacement door handle for your home. Door Knobs The handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your home and allow you to shut and open them. They are available in a wide variety of colors, finishes and styles that will complement your decor. If yours are starting to appear worn or just need an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be completed in a couple of steps. The first thing you have to do is locate the shaft or spindle through the knob's attachment to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can insert an incredibly small screwdriver to release the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a thin slot or hole that allows you to press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using a flathead. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism and lets you to pull or push the knob. After you have ahold of the shaft or spindle take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Check that the latch functions properly before tightening new set screws. After replacing the knob, you can place the rod for the latch into the hole on the door. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then tighten the screws for the latch plate. Some people prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek style. It will complement their other furniture. Others prefer a more rustic style which is great for spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have one of your family members with mobility issues, you may want to choose an rim or lever lock that require less pressure to operate. Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control have been major considerations in the development of new handle designs. For example some handles can be operated using an arm. Latch The latch that holds the door handle open may wear out over time. upvc door handle is easy 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 knob you have the latch could be part of the knob itself or it could be an independent piece that is attached to the door. In either case, the same process for removing and reinstalling will apply. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially if you have doors with a “magic” button. It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is what you need to press to pull the latch out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism. If your handle isn't equipped with this button the first step is to remove any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed with the help of a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can put your screwdriver, whereas others simply snap off. Then, unscrew the machine screws that attach the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. You'll need to keep the screws that are shorter and have a pointed tip in a safe place to be able to reuse them later. After the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside. You can now begin working on the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and aligns with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate using the screws provided. Strike Plate One of the most frequent reasons for replacing the door handle is because it feels loose or isn't locking properly. This is typically caused by malfunctioning parts of the latching mechanism, such as a striking plate that's either too small or has moved up or down on the doorjamb with time. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which can provide greater security for your door and will keep it shut. To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below your strike plate hole, it indicates that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb. Depending on your door You may be able to simply install the new strike plate in place over the old one with the screws included with it. But, you may have to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of the wood to make sure it's a good fit. If this is the situation make sure you don't cut too much wood or you'll damage the strength of the doorjamb. You could also try installing a new strike plate which will give the lock 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. You'll have to remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one. This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and has a thick, heavy-duty. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. This kit includes wood screws and machine screws so you can pick the right hardware for your needs. Make sure to note that wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine screws are more blunt.