Door handles and hinges are a crucial part of your home's decor. A new handle will bring your home's decor up to date.
Over time, your door knobs may become stiff, or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you select the appropriate replacement door handle for your home.Door Knobs
The handles for patio doors on your doors will enhance the look of your home and make it easier to open and shut them. They come in a wide range of colors, finishes and styles that will complement your decor. If yours is beginning begin to show signs of wear or just need an upgrade replacing them is simple and can be completed in a couple of steps.
You need to locate the spindle, or shaft, through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can put the screwdriver with a small diameter to remove the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a small slot or hole that you can press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using flathead. When you press the pin, the latch mechanism releases and lets you pull or push on the knob.
Once you have access to the shaft or spindle, take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Make sure you align it properly and check to ensure that the latch is working properly 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 in alignment, then tighten the screws for the latch plate.
Some homeowners opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary appearance. It will complement their furniture. Others prefer a more rustic look that is a good match for farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have one of your family members with mobility issues, you may want to choose an rim or lever lock that require less pressure to operate.
Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are the main issues that have led to the creation of innovative new handle designs including ones that can be operated using the forearm of a person.
Latch
The latch that holds the handle of your door open may wear out over time. It is simple to change the latch on your door handle. This will make a big difference in how it opens and closes.
Depending on the type of handle you have the latch could be part of the knob itself or it could be an independent piece that is attached to the door. In either case, the same process to remove and install is applicable. Getting the old latch out of the way is relatively simple especially if the door handle has what's called a "magic button". It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is the one you need to press to pop the latch out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.
If your handle does not have this magic button you'll have to take off the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver. Some have a slot where you can put your screwdriver, while others simply snap off.
Then, unscrew the machine screws that secure the latch and the plate to the door handle. It is important to keep these shorter screws with sharp tips in a safe place so that you can reuse them later. Once the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism from the hole and set it aside.
Then you can begin to install the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle for patio door and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers inside the door handle. Then push the exterior latch plate onto the handle and secure it with the provided screws.
Strike Plate
It is common to replace a patio door handle locks handle if it feels loose, or isn't locking properly. This is often caused by malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, for example a strike plate that's too short or moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb as time passes. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which will offer greater security for your door and will keep it closed.
To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate's hole, it means that the door isn't latching because the plate is too short. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.
Depending on your door depending on the door, you might be able to simply attach the new strike plate into the door over the Old upvc door Handles one with the screws that come with it. You may need to first drill holes and then chisel some wood out to ensure a tight fit. If this is the case 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 stronger grip on doors and require more force to open them. It usually requires two larger screws to secure the strike plate to the door frame. You'll have remove the previous strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one.
This strike plate is made to work with antique rim locks, and it's made from robust solid brass with the heavy duty thickness. This kit includes wood screws as well as machine screws, so you can pick the right hardware to suit your needs. Be aware that the wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine ones are more blunt.