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Door Handle Replacement

Door handles may seem like a small detail but if you aren't happy with the style or design of them, or are finding them difficult to use, it's worth replacing them. Installing the new handle on your door is easy if you have patience.

Modern door handles are usually equipped with cover plates that conceal the screws to give them an attractive look. However, you'll need to attach them separately if your new handle does not already have them.

Removing the Old Handle

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

One of the first indications that your door handle requires replacing is when it becomes difficult to operate. This is a problem since it means you can no longer lock or unlock your door which could pose the risk of security for you and your family.

It is also an excellent idea to replace the handle on your door if it is damaged or broken. A damaged or broken door handle can be dangerous, particularly for elderly and children members who struggle to open it. They could be trapped. Fortunately, it's fairly easy to fix a broken door aluminium window handle by replacing upvc window handles the handle that was broken.

The majority of modern door handles are standard size and so they will fit on any door. If you're unsure if the new door handle you're buying will fit, try removing the old one and determining the holes in its housing. This will help you to buy the correct sized door handle.

The easiest way to take off the door handle you have been using is to remove it from the door. This is usually done using a screw driver. However certain door handles come with an outer cover plate that hides the mounting screws, so you'll need to remove this to access the screws underneath. After you have removed the handle that was previously used, take note of the way in which the spindle has been connected. This will assist you in aligning the new handle.

You can also remove the door handle by removing the latch mechanism. You can use a screwdriver to remove the door handle. However, you will have to locate the small latch which is located on the edge of the trim piece. After you have removed the latch, take off the handle and strike plate. Then, you can remove the latch from the edge of the door.

Take off the Strike Plate

When replacing your handle, you'll also want to replace the latch plate that holds the hole that the door's latch is inserted into when it closes. The package the new handles come in will include two options for latch plates: a rectangular one and circular (see the above diagram that outlines the components of a door handle). If your current latch plate is rectangular in shape, swap it out for the circular one so that the latch is able to hook into the strike plate in a manner that makes the handle more comfortable to use.

The first step is to remove the screw holding the old latch plate. The screws are typically tight and require a fair amount of force to loosen them. It is helpful to have a second person help in this area if it is possible.

The latch plate should be removed from the door after the screws have been removed. If the latch plate is stuck or refuses to move, use a small file to scrape the edges. This can sometimes open the plate.

Now you can prepare the new strike plate for installation. Attach the latch plate to the door jamb using the screws that were included with your new handles. Do not tighten the screws too much as this can cause damage to the strike plate.

If you're not sure whether the latch plate is in the right position Try closing and then opening the door to determine whether it latches and closes correctly. If it doesn't then you'll have to adjust the strike plate either up or down, or forward or back until the door shuts and latches correctly.

If the door continues to move or jiggles, you might need to increase the size of your latch hole on the strike plate. This is more prevalent with older doors, but can happen due to wear and tear hinge mortises that are too narrow or not the right size for the latch, or from a broken or damaged strike plate. If this is the situation, follow the same procedure for adjusting the strike plate, but with the use of a metal file instead an hammer and chisel.

Remove the Latch

The latch is the angled metal piece that slides through the hole on the inside edge of your door. When you turn the handle, it pushes this latch forward and allows you to open the door. It also hooks into a hole in the frame of the door to keep the door closed. If your door is wiggles when you close it, changing the latch may be all you need to correct the issue.

The screws that secure the door latch are hard to spot however, you can use a screwdriver to make an insignificant hole on the trim plate and pry the latch off. After taking off the trim plate you should be able to remove the latch and the bolts that hold it in place and the spindle that holds it.

If the latch isn't able to be released, try using a paper clip or a tool to release it from the handle mechanism. Place the item into the recessed latch slot, and gently twist it or jiggle until you feel that the latch and handle begin to split. You may have to do this several times before the latch comes loose enough to let it out.

After the old latch is removed it should be possible to insert the new latch into the slot without difficulties. Use the new screws to secure the latch to the strike plate or door frame. Make sure it's correctly placed in the slot, and aligned with the screw chambers.

Take note of the backset (the distance between the centre of the large hole on the door's front and the edge) before installing the new handle. Check that the latch size of the new handle is equal to the measurement.

You'll need a new cylinder for your lock if you're replacing the latch and handle or your existing one is damaged. If you're not replacing the locks, the new latch will fit in your existing recess, and work just fine with your current keys. Be sure to choose a latch with rectangular cover plates that match your old uvpc window handles.

Remove the cover plate

You can replace your old door handles with a new lever and rose design to make a difference in the appearance of your home. You can buy complete sets that include 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 hides the screws and mechanism inside. Use a flathead to remove the plate. It may have an opening along one side or be held in place by a pin.

When the cover plate is removed, remove the screw that holds the inside handle in place and set it aside. Take off the screws that hold both the inner and outer plates. You can loosen them using the help of a Philips Screwdriver. Take the inner plates and latch from the door. 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 for the new handle. The procedure to do this is similar to the procedure opening a door using a lock, but you'll have to be extra careful not to damage the door or frame.

After the holes are drilled then you'll need to install new screws for the door knob. Purchase the same size as the old screws to avoid getting the handle that is too loose or tight. You'll also have to install the new strike rod and latch plate that aren't part of most door handle sets.

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