Door Handle Replacement
It's worth replacing door handles if you don't like the way they look, or if they're difficult to use. With a little patience, you can get a new handle in no time.
The majority of modern door handles come with cover plates that hide the screws for an attractive appearance. If your new handle does not already have them connected, you'll have to attach them separately.
Take off the handle from the old one.
The door handle isn't only a decorative addition to your home It's also a safety feature that allows you to lock and unlock your door. As time passes the door handle can become loose or feel a bit loose. It might also appear old and worn. This is a good indication that it's time to replace your door handle.
If your door handle is becoming difficult to use, it may be time to replace it. This is a problem because it means that you are unable to no longer lock or unlock your door which could create an security risk to you and your family.
Another reason to replace the door handle is if it's damaged or broken. A damaged or broken door handle is dangerous, especially for elderly and children members who struggle to open it. They could become trapped. Luckily, it's quite easy to fix a broken door handle by replacing the handle that was broken.
Modern door handles are usually standard sizes and will fit any door. If you are not sure if the new door handle you are buying will work, remove the old one and take measurements of its holes in the housing. This will let you purchase the right size door handle.
It is the easiest way to remove the door handle by taking it off from the door. Usually it is a matter of using a screwdriver. Some door handles come with an enclosure plate that hides the screws that mount them. You will need to remove this to get to the screws. Once you've removed your old handle, take note of the way the spindle is positioned to ensure you are able to make sure it is aligned when you put in your new one.
Alternatively, you can remove your door handle by unscrewing it from the latch mechanism. This is typically done with an screwdriver however you'll need to find the small latch, which is located just to the left of the trim piece. Once you've removed the latch, you can unscrew the handle from the strike plate, and then remove the latch from the door edge.
The Strike Plate
If you are replacing your handle, you'll also be required to replace the latch plate, which is the hole that the door's latch hooks into when it closes. The new handles will have two latch plates: a rectangular and circular plate (see the image above which shows the various parts of a door handle). If you have an old rectangular latch plate, replace it with a circular one. This will allow the latch to be able to hook into the strike plate, making the handle more convenient.
The first step is to remove the screw that holds the latch plate. These screws are often tight, and will require some force to loosen. It might be beneficial to get a second person to assist in this area if it is possible.
The latch plate should easily come out of the door once the screws have been removed. If the latch plate is stuck or doesn't move use a small file to scrape the edges. This may help free the plate.
Now you can prepare the new strike plate to be installed. Screw the latch plate into the door jamb using the screws that were included with your new handles. Be careful not to tighten too much the screws, as this could 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 it doesn't, you'll need to adjust the strike plate up or down, or move it forward or back, until the door closes and latches correctly.
If the door is still moving or jiggles, you may need to increase the size of your latch hole on the strike plate. This is more frequent on older doors. It could be caused by wear and tear hinges that aren't shallow, the incorrect size of the latch or damaged 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.
Eliminating the Latch
The latch is the angled metal piece that slides between the hole on the inside edge of your door. The latch is pushed forward when you turn the handle. It also hooks into an opening in the frame of the door to keep the door shut. If your door shakes when you close, replacing the latch could be the only thing needed to fix the problem.
The screws that secure the door latch are difficult to locate however, you can put a screwdriver in a small hole in the trim plate and then pry the latch off. After you've removed the trim plate, it will be easy to remove the latch as well as the bolts that keep the latch and spindle in the position.
If the latch is not easily removed then use a paperclip tool to remove it from the handle mechanism. Place the item into the recessed slot of the latch and then gently twist or jiggle until you feel that the latch and handle are beginning to split. You may have to do this several times before the latch comes loose enough to allow it to be pulled out.
You should be able slide the new latch into its slot without any problems after you have removed the old one. Make sure the latch is positioned correctly in the slot and aligned with the screw chambers and then use the new screws to fasten it to the strike plate and door frame.
Before installing the new handle, make certain to measure your existing backset (the distance from the centre of the large hole on the front surface of the door to the edge). Verify that the size of the latch of the new handle is in line with the measurement.
If you are replacing the handle or latch or handle, or if the old lock cylinder is damaged then you will need a new one. If you're not changing locks, however, a new latch should fit in the existing recess and be compatible with the keys you have currently. Select a latch with rectangular cover plates to match your old handles.
Take off the cover plate
Door handles may begin to look shabby over time If you replace them with a modern lever on rose design it's a quick and easy DIY and decorating project that will improve the overall look of your home. You can buy complete sets of escutcheons, privacy adaptors, escutcheons, and escutcheons.
The first step in replacing the door handle inside is to remove the cover plate or rose, which hides the screws and the mechanism within. Find an opening tab on the plate and make use of a flathead screwdriver to pop it off the knob. It could have an opening on one edge or be secured by a pin.
Remove the screw holding the interior handle and set it aside once the cover plate has been removed. Remove the screws that hold both the inner and outer plates. You can loosen them with a Philips Screwdriver. Take the inner plates and latch from the door. Put them away.
Some doors don't have this gap. If it doesn't, you'll need to make a hole in the door to install the new handle. This is the same procedure for opening a locked door however you'll have to be extra careful not to damage the frame or door.
Installing new screws for the door knob is required after the holes have been drilled. Make sure to buy the same size as the old ones, to ensure that you don't end up with an handle that is either too tight or loose. Installing canterbury upvc door handle replacement and latch is also necessary. They aren't included in all door handle sets.
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