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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are a crucial part of the decor of your home. A new handle will bring your home's decor and interior modern. As time passes, your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you choose the right door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs Door handles add to the look of your house while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They come in a variety of colors, finishes, and styles to match your decor. If yours have started to show signs of wear or require an upgrade You can replace them in a couple of easy steps. You must locate the shaft, or spindle, through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that can be used with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that secure the handle. Some have a thin slot or hole through which allows you to press a spring-activated detent pin with a flathead. When you press the pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and lets you pull or push the knob. After you have ahold of the shaft or spindle, take off the door knob and replace it with the new one. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening new set screws. After replacing the knob, place the rod for the latch into the door's hole. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Ensure that the holes are in alignment, then tighten the screws for the latch plate. Some prefer the smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware to create modern, sleek design that complements other furniture in their homes. Some people prefer a rustic style that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have family members who have mobility issues You might think about an rim lock or a lever-style door knobs that require less pressure to operate. Other aspects are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are the main issues that have led to the development of new and innovative designs for handles like those which can be operated by the forearms of a person. Latch The latch that opens your door is prone to wear and tear due to the wear and tear of use. It is easy to change the latch on your door handle. This will make huge differences in how it opens and closes. Depending on the type of knob you are using the latch could be part of the knob itself, or it could be an independent piece attached to the door. In either situation, the same procedure to remove and install will apply. Removing the old latch of the way is relatively simple especially if the door handle has what's called a “magic button”. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob, is what you need to press in order to pop the latch out of the handle. If your handle does not come with this button, you will need to remove the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pry them off the handle. Some have a tiny slot inside that you can insert your screwdriver, whereas others simply snap off. Next, you will want to unscrew the two machine screws holding the latch and inner plate to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a sharp tip and you'll be required to keep them in a safe location to use them again in the next steps. Once the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole and set it aside. You can now begin working 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 that is on the interior of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it lines up with the other screw chambers in the door handle. Then push the exterior latch plate onto and secure it with the screws provided. Strike Plate It is common to replace a door handle when it feels loose, or isn't locking properly. This is usually caused by incorrectly aligned parts of the latching system, such as the strike plate being too small or has moved upwards or downward on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple project will allow you to replace your old strike plate with a new, larger one that will give you better security and keep your door closed. To check if the problem is caused by the strike plate, apply lipstick or a similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate's hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb. Depending on the door You may be able to simply screw the new strike plate in the existing one, using the screws that come with it. However, you may need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel a bit of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If upvc door handle is the situation Be careful not to chisel out too much wood or you may ruin the integrity of the doorjamb. Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the lock a more secure grip on the doors and will require more force to open the doors. It usually requires two larger screws to fix the strike plate to the frame of the door. To accomplish this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel out the wood to make space for the new one. This rare strike plate is made from solid brass and has an extremely thick. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. It comes with machine screws and wood screws, so you'll have the correct equipment for your task. Remember that wood screws have a pointed point, whereas machine screws are blunter.