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Door handles are a key element of your home's decor. A new handle will elevate your home's decor and bring your 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 choose the right door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

Door handles add to the appearance of your house while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles to match your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs or need an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a few simple steps.

You must locate the shaft, or spindle through which the knob is connected to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that you can access with an screwdriver to take out the set screws that keep the handle in place. Others have a thin slot or hole that you can use the flathead screwdriver on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism and allows you pull or push the knob.

After you have ahold of the shaft or spindle, take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Check that the latch is working properly before tightening the new set screws.

Once you've replaced the knob, place the rod for latching over the door's hole and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned and then thread in the latch plate screws and tighten them.

Some people opt for the smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware to give it an elegant, modern look that matches other furnishings in their homes. Some people prefer a rustic style that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have family members who are unable to move, you may want to consider choosing the rim lock or lever-style door knobs that require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control have been key issues when it comes to developing new designs for handles. For instance, some handle designs can be operated by a person's arm.

Latch

The latch that holds the door handle open may wear out as time passes. It is simple to change the latch on your door handle. This will make huge differences in how it opens and closes.

Depending on the kind of knob you are using depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob itself, or it could be an individual piece that is attached to the door itself. In either scenario, the same procedure for removing and reinstalling will apply. It's simple to remove the old latch, especially when you have a door handle with a "magic" button. The button is located on the left side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is the one you need to press to pull the latch right out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.

If your handle doesn't have this button, you'll have to take off the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed with a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can insert your screwdriver. Other handles simply snap off.

Then, unscrew the machine screws that attach the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a sharp tip and you'll be required to keep them in a safe place to use them again in the next steps. Once these are off, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the aluminium door handle's hole and put it away.

You can now begin installing the new latch. Place the inside of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the mechanism for latching inside the handle, and that it lines up with the other screw chambers in the bifold door handles Brompton Carry Handle. Then push the exterior latch plate onto and secure it using the provided screws.

Strike Plate

It is common to replace a door handle if it feels loose, or does not lock properly. This is often caused by malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, such as a strike plate that's too small or shifted up or down on the doorjamb over time. This simple fix allows you to replace your old aluminium window handles strike plate with a new, larger one that will provide better security and keep your door closed.

To check if the problem is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door, and then try to latch it. If the mark is lower than your strike plate hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate is likely to have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

You may be able simply to install the new strikeplate in the one you have already installed using the screws included with it, depending on your door. But, you may have to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of the wood to make sure it's a good fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to chisel too hard or you'll cause damage to the integrity of your doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new box strike plate which provides the lock with a stronger grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically, it requires two longer screws that secure the strike plate to the frame of the double glazing door handles. You'll have remove the previous strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one.

This difficult-to-find strike plate was designed to be used with rim locks from the past, and it's constructed of sturdy solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. This kit comes with wood screws as well as machine screws, so you can select the appropriate hardware to suit your needs. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip, and machine screws have a blunter tip.