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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are a key part of your home's decor. A new handle can elevate your home and bring your decor up to date. Over time the knobs on your door could become stiff, or even break. These are signs that it's time to replace 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 home while also making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a range of colors, finishes, and styles to match your decor. If yours is beginning appear worn or simply require 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 which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can use an screwdriver to take out the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a thin slot or hole through which allows you to press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using a flathead. 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. Check that the latch functions properly before tightening the set screws. After replacing the knob, put the latch rod over the hole on the door. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned, then tighten the screws for the latch plate. Some people choose a brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary style. This will match the furniture they have. Others prefer a more rustic style, which pairs well with rustic-styled rooms. If you have family members who are unable to move You may be interested in a rim lock or lever knobs for doors that require less pressure to operate. Other aspects are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are key considerations in the development of new designs for handles. For example some handles handle designs can be operated by an arm. Latch The latch that keeps your door handle open can wear out from age and use. upvc replacement door handles of the latch to accommodate an entirely new handle can be a simple DIY job and will make a significant change in the way your door opens and closes. Depending on what type of handle you use the latch may be a separate piece or a part of the knob. In either scenario, the same procedure for removing and installing will apply. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially in the case of an entry handle that has a “magic” button. The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob, is the one you'll have to press to pop the latch out of the handle. If your handle isn't equipped with this magical button the first step is to remove any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed by using a screwdriver to pull them off the handle. Some have slots where you can put your screwdriver, whereas others just snap off. Then, loosen the machine screws that attach the latch and the plate to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a pointy tip and you'll need to keep these in a safe place to use them again in the next steps. Once the screws are removed you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and set it aside. Now you can begin installing the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin that is on the interior of the latch is facing 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 on and secure it with the screws provided. Strike Plate One of the most common reasons to replace the door handle is because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to misaligned parts in the latching system, such as a striking plate that's either too short or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb over time. This simple fix allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that can provide greater security and ensure that your door stays shut. Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the latch bolt to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate's hole, it means that the door won't latch because the plate is too short. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate is likely to have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb. Depending on your door You may be able to just screw the new strike plate into the existing one with the screws included with it. You may have to drill holes first and then chisel the wood to ensure a perfect fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to cut too much or you may damage the strength of your doorjamb. You can also consider installing a new box strike plate, which provides the lock with a more secure grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically it requires two long screws to secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. It is necessary to remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one. This hard-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 comes with wood screws as well as machine screws, allowing you to select the appropriate hardware to suit your requirements. Be aware that wood screws have a pointy edge, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.