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How to Replace Door Handles The door handles in your home are an important element of your decor. A new handle can transform your home's decor and bring your decor to the present. Over time the knobs on your door may become stiff or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you select the appropriate replacement door handle for your home. Door Knobs The handles on your doors will enhance the appearance of your home and allow you to open and close them. They are available in a range of colors, finishes, and types to complement your decor. If yours is beginning begin to show signs of wear or simply require an upgrade, replacing them is relatively easy and can be accomplished in a few steps. You must locate the spindle, or shaft 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 that hold the knob in place. Some have a small slot or hole that can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. When you press this pin, the latch mechanism releases and lets you pull or push the knob. After you have ahold of the spindle or shaft, remove the old door knob and replace it with the new one. Make sure you align it correctly and verify that the latch functions properly before tightening your new set screws. After you've replaced the knob, hold the rod of the latch over the door's hole and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then tighten the screws on the latch plate. Some homeowners opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a sleek and contemporary style. This will match their other furniture. Some prefer a rustic look that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have family members who have mobility issues You may want to consider choosing a rim lock or lever style door knob, which require less pressure to operate. Other aspects are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are key considerations when it comes to developing new designs for handles. For example, some handle designs can be operated by an arm. Latch The latch that opens your door is prone to wear and tear due to age and use. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will make huge differences in how it opens and closes. Depending on the type of knob you are using the latch could be a part of the knob or it could be an individual piece that is attached to the door itself. In upvc door handles , you'll follow the same process to remove and replace. It's easy to remove the old latch, particularly in the case of doors with a “magic” button. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob is what you have to press to pull the latch out of the handle. If your handle does not have this magic button the first step is to take off any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed by using a screwdriver to pry them off of the handle. Some have a slot where you can insert your screwdriver, whereas others just snap off. Then, unscrew the machine screws that hold the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a sharp point You will be required to keep them in a safe location to use them again in the next steps. After the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside. You can now begin working on the new latch. Insert the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it with the provided hardware. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism inside the handle and aligns with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then fix the exterior latch plate using the screws provided. Strike Plate One of the most frequent reasons to replace a door handle is because it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually due to misaligned parts in the latching system, for example a strike plate that is too short or has moved upwards or downward on the doorjamb as time passes. This project lets you replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which will offer greater security for your door and ensure it stays closed. To check if the problem is due to the strike plate, apply lipstick or similar marking material on the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate's hole, it indicates that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb. It is possible to install the new strikeplate in the old one by using the screws supplied with it, based on your door. You may need to drill holes first, and then chisel some wood out 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 try installing a new box strike plate that provides the lock with a more secure grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically, it requires two longer screws to secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. To accomplish this, you'll need to remove the current strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one. This difficult-to-find strike plate is made from solid brass and has a thick, heavy-duty. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. It comes with both wood screws and machine screws, so you'll have the correct hardware for your job. Just remember that the wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine screws are more blunt.