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Door Handle Replacement

It's worth replacing door handles if you aren't happy with the way they appear, or if they are difficult to use. With some patience, you can get an entirely new handle in a short time.

Modern door handles are equipped with cover plates that conceal the screws to give them a beautiful appearance. However, you'll need to attach them separately if the new handle does not already have them.

Remove the Old Handle

Door handles are not only an important aesthetic addition to your home but they're also vital for safety since they let you lock and unlock your door. However, as time passes your door handle can lose its grip, become loose or start to look old and worn. This is an indication that it's time to replace it.

If your door handle is becoming difficult to use, it could be time to replace it. This is an issue because it means you can not lock or unlock your door, which could be the risk of security for you and your family.

It is also recommended to replace the handle on your door in the event that it's damaged or broken. A broken door handle can be extremely dangerous, particularly when your children or elderly family members are unable to open it and could get trapped inside. It's simple to replace a broken handle on the door.

Most modern door handles are a standard size, so they are suitable for any door. If you're not sure if the new door handle you're buying will fit, try taking out the old one and measuring its housing holes. This will allow you to purchase the correct size door handle.

It is easiest to remove the old door handle by unscrewing it from the door. Usually, a screwdriver is used. Some door handles come with a cover plate which hides the screws that mount them. You will need to remove the cover plate to gain access to the screws. After removing the old handle, take note of the way the spindle is connected. This will help you align the new handle.

You can also remove the door handle by removing the latch mechanism. This is typically done with the screwdriver, but you'll need to find the small latch, which is located just to the left of the trim piece. After removing the latch, unscrew the handle and strike plate. Then, remove the latch from the edge of the door.

Remove the Strike Plate

If you are replacing your handle, you'll also need to replace the latch plate that holds the hole that the door's latch is inserted into when it closes. The packaging that the new handles are packaged in will have two latch plates - either a rectangular or circular (see the diagram above detailing door handle parts). If your current latch plate is a rectangular shape, switch it to a round one so that the latch hooks onto the strike plate in a way that makes the handle more comfortable to operate.

The first step is to loosen the screw that's holding the latch plate in place. The screws are often quite tight and require a lot of force to loosen them. It may be helpful to get a second person to assist with this part if possible.

After the screws are removed the latch will slide out of the door easily. If it's stuck or won't move using a nail file to scratch around the edges of the latch plate. This may help free the plate up.

Now you can prepare the new strike plate to be installed. Using the screws made of wood that were included with your new handles, screw the latch plate to the inside of the doorjamb. Don't over tighten your screws as this can damage the strike plate.

If you're not sure if the latch plate is in the correct position, try closing and opening the door to see if it closes and latches correctly. If not, you will need to adjust the strikeplate either up or down, or forward or back until the door closes correctly.

If the door still moves or jiggles, you may have to expand your latch hole on the strike plate. This is more prevalent in older doors, however it can happen due to wear and tear hinge mortises that are not deep enough or the wrong size for the latch, or from damaged or broken strike plate. If this is the case then you should use a filing made of metal instead of a chisel or hammer to adjust the strike plate.

Remove the Latch

The latch is a curved metal piece that slides into and out of a hole on the inside of your door. The latch is moved forward when you turn the handle. It also catches the door's frame so that the door remains closed. If your door wobbles when you close, an upgrade to the latch could be the only thing needed to fix the problem.

The screws that secure the door latch are hard to spot, but you can usually put a screwdriver in a small hole in the trim plate and pry the latch off. After you've removed your trim plate, it should be simple to remove the latch and the remaining bolts that hold the latch and spindle in place.

If the latch doesn't easily come out you can try using an old-fashioned paper clip or tool to free it from the handle mechanism. Insert the item into the recessed slot of the latch and gently twist it or jiggle until the handle and latch begin to split. You may have to do this several times before the latch comes loose enough to allow it to be pulled out.

It should be possible to slide the new latch into its slot without issues once you have removed the old one. Use your new screws to attach the latch to the strike plate or door frame. Make sure that it is properly positioned in the slot and aligned with the screw chambers.

Before you install the new handle, make certain to measure your existing backset (the distance from the center of the big hole on the front surface of the door to the edge). Also, ensure that the latch size on the new handle is in line with this measurement.

You'll require a new cylinder for your lock if you're replacing the latch and handle, or your old one is damaged. If you're not switching locks, a new lock should fit in your existing recess and will work with your current keys. Pick a latch that has rectangular cover plates to match your old handles.

Then remove the Cover Plate

Door handles may begin to look worn over time However, if you replace them with a modern lever-on-rose designs, it's a simple and quick DIY and decorating project that can improve the overall appearance of your home. You can purchase complete sets of door handles that come with the appropriate escutcheons and privacy adjustor kits.

The first step in replacing an internal door handle is to remove the cover plate or rose, which conceals the screws and mechanism inside. Find a release tab on the plate, and use a flathead screwdriver to remove it from the knob. It may have a slot on one edge or be secured by pins.

After the cover plate is removed take off the screw that holds the inside handle in place and put it aside. Remove the screws that secure both the outer and inner plates. You can loosen them by using a Philips Screwdriver. Remove the plates that hold the inner plate and latch from the door. Place them aside.

Not all doors have this gap. If yours isn't have a handle, you'll need to make a hole in the door. This is the same process as opening a door locked however, you'll have to be extra cautious not to harm the door or frame.

Installing  window handles  for the door knob is necessary after holes have been drilled. Purchase the same size as the old screws to prevent getting the handle that is too loose or tight. You'll also have to install the new latch plate and strike rod that aren't part of most door handle sets.

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