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How to Replace Door Handles

upvc door handle 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, your door knobs may become stiff, or even break. These are indications that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you choose the right replacement handles for upvc windows door handle for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles 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 colors, finishes and styles that will complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade, you can replace them in a couple of simple steps.

The first thing to do is locate the shaft or spindle through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that can be used with an screwdriver to take out the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a small slot or hole that you can use a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. When you press this pin it opens the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push on the knob.

Once you have the spindle or shaft in your hands Remove the knob and replace it. Make sure you align it properly and check to ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening your new set screws.

After replacing the knob, you can place the rod for the latch into the door's hole. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are lined up then thread the latch plate screws and tighten them.

Some people opt for the smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware to create a sleek, contemporary look that complements other furniture in their homes. Some prefer a rustic style that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have a member of your family with mobility issues, you may prefer a lever style or rim euro lock handles that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being considered more and more for the design of door double glazed handles. Infection control and accessibility have been major considerations when it comes to developing new handle designs. For example some handles can be operated using the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the door handle open may wear out as time passes. It is simple to change the latch on your door handle. This will result in huge differences in how it opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of knob you have the latch could be part of the knob or it could be an individual piece that is attached to the door itself. In either case, you'll need to follow the same process to remove and replace. Getting the old upvc window handles latch out of its place is quite simple especially if the door handle has what is called a "magic button". It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is the one you need to press to pull the latch right 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. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed using the aid of a screwdriver. Some have a tiny slot in them that you can slide your screwdriver, whereas others snap off.

Then, loosen the 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 in order to reuse them later. Once the screws are removed you can remove the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and place it in a safe place.

Now you can start on the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism of the handle and aligns with the other screw holes in the handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

It is not uncommon to replace a door handle because it is loose or does not lock properly. This is usually caused by misaligned parts in the latching mechanism, such as a strike plate that is too small or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb with time. This easy project allows you to replace your old strike plate with a new, larger one that can provide greater security and will keep your door shut.

Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the bolt that you are using to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole this means that your door won't latch due to the fact that the strike plate is too small. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door you have You may be able to simply screw the new strike plate into the door over the old one, using the screws included with it. But, you may have to drill holes first, and then chisel some of the wood to ensure it's a good fit. If this is the case, be careful not to cut too much or you may ruin the strength of your doorjamb.

Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the lock a stronger grip on doors and will require more force to open them. Typically it will require two longer screws that anchor the strike plate to the frame of the door. To do this, you'll have to take off the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel out the wood to create space for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate is made of solid brass and has an extremely thick. It's made to be used on antique rim locks. This kit comes with wood screws and machine screws, allowing you to select the appropriate hardware to suit your requirements. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip whereas machine screws are blunter.