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Door handles are a crucial part of the decor of your home. A new handle can transform your home and bring your decor up-to-date.
Over time, your door knobs may become stiff or even break. These are indicators that it's time to change them. This guide will help choose the best door handle Replacement Door Handles for your home.
Door Knobs
Door handles can enhance the look of your home, while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They are available in a wide variety of finishes, colors, and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to begin to show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be done in a few steps.
The first thing to find is the spindle or shaft through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that you can use a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole in which can be used with a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. The pin opens 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 handle replacements and replace it with the new one. Be sure to align it properly and check to ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening your new set screws.
After replacing the knob, place the rod for the latch into the hole on the door. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are in alignment, then tighten the screws on the latch plate.
Some homeowners opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek appearance. This can be matched with their other furniture. Others prefer a more rustic style which is great for farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have someone in your family with mobility issues, you may want to choose the lever or rim lock that requires less pressure to operate.
Other aspects are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of victorian scroll door handles handles. Infection control and accessibility are key issues that have led to the development of innovative new handle designs including ones which can be operated by a person's forearm.
Latch
The latch that keeps your door handle open is prone to wear and tear due to the wear and tear of use. Changing out the old latch to accommodate an entirely new handle can be a simple DIY job and it will make a significant difference in the way your door opens and closes.
Depending on the type of knob you are using the latch could be part of the knob itself, or it could be an individual piece attached to the door itself. In either case, the same process for removing and installing will be used. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially when you have doors with a "magic" button. This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob is the one you'll have to press to pop the latch out of the handle.
If your handle doesn't have this magic button the first step is to take off any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver. Some have a tiny slot in them where you can put your screwdriver into, while others simply snap off.
Next, you will want to unscrew the two machine screws that secure the latch and the plate to the door handle. It is important to keep these shorter screws with a pointed tip in a secure location to be able to reuse them in the future. Once the screws are removed, you can remove the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole and put it aside.
You can now begin working on the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin 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 outside latch plate onto and secure it with the screws supplied.
Strike Plate
It is not uncommon to replace a door handle when it feels loose, or does not lock properly. This is usually due to misaligned parts in the latching system, such as the strike plate being too small or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb as time passes. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which can provide more security for your door and will keep it closed.
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 try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate's hole, this means that your door won't latch because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.
Depending on the door, you may be able to install the new strike plate into the door over the old one, using the screws that come with it. However, you might need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel out some of the wood to make sure it's a snug fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to cut too hard or you'll cause damage to the integrity of your doorjamb.
You could also try installing a new box strike plate which will give the lock a stronger hold 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 need to take off the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel out the wood to make space for the new one.
This hard-to-find strike plate is specifically designed to work with antique rim locks and it's made from durable solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. This kit comes with wood screws as well as machine screws, so you can pick the right hardware for your needs. Be aware that the wood screws have a pointy edge, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.
Door handles are a crucial part of the decor of your home. A new handle can transform your home and bring your decor up-to-date.
Over time, your door knobs may become stiff or even break. These are indicators that it's time to change them. This guide will help choose the best door handle Replacement Door Handles for your home.
Door Knobs
Door handles can enhance the look of your home, while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They are available in a wide variety of finishes, colors, and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to begin to show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be done in a few steps.
The first thing to find is the spindle or shaft through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that you can use a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole in which can be used with a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. The pin opens 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 handle replacements and replace it with the new one. Be sure to align it properly and check to ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening your new set screws.
After replacing the knob, place the rod for the latch into the hole on the door. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are in alignment, then tighten the screws on the latch plate.
Some homeowners opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek appearance. This can be matched with their other furniture. Others prefer a more rustic style which is great for farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have someone in your family with mobility issues, you may want to choose the lever or rim lock that requires less pressure to operate.
Other aspects are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of victorian scroll door handles handles. Infection control and accessibility are key issues that have led to the development of innovative new handle designs including ones which can be operated by a person's forearm.
Latch
The latch that keeps your door handle open is prone to wear and tear due to the wear and tear of use. Changing out the old latch to accommodate an entirely new handle can be a simple DIY job and it will make a significant difference in the way your door opens and closes.
Depending on the type of knob you are using the latch could be part of the knob itself, or it could be an individual piece attached to the door itself. In either case, the same process for removing and installing will be used. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially when you have doors with a "magic" button. This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob is the one you'll have to press to pop the latch out of the handle.
If your handle doesn't have this magic button the first step is to take off any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver. Some have a tiny slot in them where you can put your screwdriver into, while others simply snap off.
Next, you will want to unscrew the two machine screws that secure the latch and the plate to the door handle. It is important to keep these shorter screws with a pointed tip in a secure location to be able to reuse them in the future. Once the screws are removed, you can remove the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole and put it aside.
You can now begin working on the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin 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 outside latch plate onto and secure it with the screws supplied.
Strike Plate
It is not uncommon to replace a door handle when it feels loose, or does not lock properly. This is usually due to misaligned parts in the latching system, such as the strike plate being too small or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb as time passes. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which can provide more security for your door and will keep it closed.
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 try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate's hole, this means that your door won't latch because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.
Depending on the door, you may be able to install the new strike plate into the door over the old one, using the screws that come with it. However, you might need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel out some of the wood to make sure it's a snug fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to cut too hard or you'll cause damage to the integrity of your doorjamb.
You could also try installing a new box strike plate which will give the lock a stronger hold 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 need to take off the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel out the wood to make space for the new one.
This hard-to-find strike plate is specifically designed to work with antique rim locks and it's made from durable solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. This kit comes with wood screws as well as machine screws, so you can pick the right hardware for your needs. Be aware that the wood screws have a pointy edge, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.
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