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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are a key part of the decor of your home. A new handle will elevate your home's decor and bring your decor up-to-date. Over time your knobs on your doors may begin to feel stiff, or break. These are indicators that it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help you select the right replacement door handle for your home. Door Knobs The handles on your doors can enhance the appearance of your home and make it easier to open and shut them. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles to complement your decor. If yours have started to show signs or need an upgrade, you can change them in just a few simple steps. You'll need to find the spindle, or shaft through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can put the screwdriver with a small diameter to remove the set screws that hold the knob in place. Some have a tiny slot or hole that you can use to press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using flathead. This pin releases the latch mechanism, and lets you to pull or push the knob. Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hand, remove the old knob and replace it. Make sure to align it properly and then check to ensure that the latch is working correctly before tightening the new set screws. After replacing the knob, put the latch rod over the hole on the door. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned and then thread in the screws on the latch plate and tighten them. Some homeowners opt for an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary style. This can be matched with their furniture. Some people prefer a rustic look that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have family members who are unable to move You may want to consider choosing the rim lock or lever style door knob that require less pressure to operate. While aesthetics are traditionally the main consideration when it comes to door handle design, other factors are being taken into consideration as well. Accessibility and control of infections have been major considerations when it comes to developing new handle designs. For example certain handles can be operated using a person's arm. Latch The latch that holds the door handle open can wear down as time passes. It is easy to change the latch on your door handle. This will result in an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes. Depending on the kind of knob you have depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob itself or it could be an individual piece attached to the door. In either case, you'll need to follow the same procedure for removing and replacing. Removing the old latch of its place is quite simple particularly if your door handle has what's called a “magic button”. The button is located on the left side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is what you have to press to take the latch right out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism. If upvc door handle does not have this magic button you will need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed by using a screwdriver to pull them off the handle. Some have a slot in which you can place your screwdriver, while others just snap off. Then, loosen the machine screws that secure the inner plate and latch to the door handle. These are the screws with a sharp point and you'll need to keep these in a secure location to reuse them in later steps. Once the screws are removed, you can remove the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside. Then you can begin to install the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on the inside of the latch is facing the mechanism for latching inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers in the door handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate using the screws provided. Strike Plate One of the most common reasons to replace a door handle is because it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually due to misaligned components in the latching mechanism, such as an unbalanced strike plate that is too short or moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb over time. This project lets you replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which will offer greater security for your door and will keep it closed. Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the latch bolt to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door, then try 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 plate isn't long enough. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate has likely been moved up or downward on the doorjamb. It is possible to put the new strikeplate in place over the one you have already installed using the screws that come with it, based on your door. You may need to first drill holes and then chisel the wood to ensure a tight fit. If this is the case, you must be cautious not to chisel too much or you may cause damage to the strength of your doorjamb. You can also try installing a new strike plate, which gives the lock a much 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 door frame. To do this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel away the wood to make space for the new one. This rare strike plate is made from solid brass and has a heavy-duty thickness. It's made to be used on antique rim locks. It comes with both machine screws and wood screws, ensuring that you have the correct equipment for your task. Make sure to note that wood screws have a sharp tip, while the machine screws are more blunt.