Door Handle Replacement
It's worth replacing door handles if you aren't happy with the way they look, or if they are difficult to use. Installing the new handle on your door is easy if you have patience.
Modern door handles are often equipped with cover plates that hide the screws for an attractive appearance. If your new handle does not have screws already attached, you will have to attach them separately.
Removal of the old Handle
Door handles are not only an important aesthetic addition to your home but they're also essential for security as they allow you to lock and unlock your door. But, over time the door handle could lose its grip, feel loose, or look old and worn out. This is a good indication that it's time to replace the door handle.
If your door handle is becoming difficult to use, it might be time to replace it. This is a problem since it means that you can no longer lock or unlock your door which could be the risk of security for you and your family.
Another reason to replace the door handle is if it's damaged or broken. A damaged or broken door handle can be quite dangerous, especially in the event that your children or senior family members have difficulty opening it and end up trapped within. It's a good thing that it's easy to fix a broken door handle by simply replacing the handle that was broken.
The majority of modern door handles are a standard size and therefore are suitable for any door. If you are not sure if your new door handle will work, take off the old one and measure the holes in its housing. This will allow you to purchase the right size door handle.
The easiest way to remove your old door handle is to unscrew it from the door itself. This is usually done using the screw driver. However certain door handles come with an outer cover plate that hides the mounting screws so you'll have to cut off this to access the screws beneath. After removing the old handle, make a note of the way in which the spindle is connected. This will aid in aligning the new handle.
You can also remove the door handle by depressing the latch mechanism. This is usually done using a screwdriver but you'll need to find the small latch, which is located at the edge of the trim piece. After you have removed the latch, take off the handle and strike plate. Then, remove the latch from the door's edge.
Removal of the Strike Plate
You'll need to replace your latch plate after replacing the handle. It's the part that holds the hole through which the latch of the door hooks when the door is closed. The new handles will have two latch plates: a rectangular and circular plate (see the image above that shows the parts of the door handle). If you have a rectangular latch plate, replace it with an oval one. This will let the latch hook into the strike plate, making the handle more convenient.
The first step is to unhook the screw that is holding the latch plate. door handles repairmywindowsanddoors are typically tight and require a fair amount of force to loosen them. If you can, it might be beneficial to have a second person assist with this part.
After the screws are removed, the latch plate should pull out of the door with ease. If the latch plate is stuck or won't move use a small file to scrape the edges. This will sometimes free the plate up.
Now you can prepare the new strike plate to be installed. Install the latch plate in the door jamb using the screws that came with the new handles. Be careful not to over-tighten the screws, as this could damage the strike plate.
If you're unsure whether the latch plate is in the correct position, try closing and opening the door to check whether it locks and closes correctly. If not, you'll need to adjust the strike plate either up or down, or even forward or back, until the door closes and latches correctly.
If the door is still moving or jiggling, you may need to enlarge the latch hole in the strike plate. This is more common for older doors, but can happen due to wear and tear, hinge mortises that are not deep enough or the wrong size for the latch, or due to a broken or damaged strike plate that is damaged or broken. If this is the case, use a metal filing instead of a chisel, or hammer to adjust the strike plate.
Take off the Latch
The latch is a curved metal piece which slides in and out of a hole in the inside of your door. When you turn the handle, it pushes this latch forward, allowing you to open the door. It also catches an opening in the door frame so that the door is closed. If your door wobbles when you close it, replacing the latch could be all you need to correct the issue.
It's difficult to see the screws that secure the latch to the door, but there's usually a small hole on the trim plate that permits you to insert a screwdriver and remove it. After you've removed your trim plate, it'll be easy to remove the latch as well as the bolts that keep the latch and spindle in the position.
If the latch cannot be easily removed using a paperclip or tool to remove it from the handle mechanism. Insert the item into the latch's slot that is recessed and gently turn or jiggle it until you feel the handle and latch begin to separate. You may have repeat this process a few times before you are able to remove the latch.
Once the old latch is removed, you should be able to move the new latch into the slot without any problems. Use the new screws to attach the latch to the strike plate or door frame. Make sure it's correctly placed in the slot, aligned with the screw chambers.
Before installing the new handle, make certain to measure your existing backset (the distance from the center of the large hole on the front of the door to the edge). Also, make sure that the latch size on the new handle is a good match to this measurement.
You'll require a new lock cylinder if you're replacing the latch and handle or your existing one is damaged. If you're not switching locks the new lock should fit in your existing recess and will work with your existing keys. Be sure to select the latch with rectangular cover plates that match your old handles.
Remove the cover plate
You can replace your door handles with a contemporary lever and rose design to improve the look of your house. You can purchase complete sets of escutcheons, the escutcheons as well as privacy adaptors and escutcheons.
The first step in replacing an internal door handle is to remove the cover plate or rose, which conceals the screws and mechanism inside. Look for a release tab on the plate, and use a flathead screwdriver to pop it off the knob. It could have an opening along one side or be secured by pins.
Remove the screw holding the handle in the interior and place it aside when the cover plate is removed. It is also necessary to remove the screws that hold the latch and plates and the latch plate, which can be done by loosening them using the help of a Philips screwdriver. Then, take the inner plates and latch plate from the door and set them aside.
Some doors don't have this gap. If it doesn't then you'll have to drill a hole in the door to accommodate the new handle. It's the same procedure for opening a locked door, but you will have to be extra cautious not to harm the frame or door.
After the holes are drilled, you'll need to install new door knob screws. Buy the same dimensions as your old screws to avoid getting a handle too tight or loose. You'll also have to install a new strike rod and latch plate that aren't part of most door handle sets.
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