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How to Replace Door Handles The door handles of your home are an essential part of the design. 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 indications that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you choose the best door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs The handles on your doors will enhance the look of your home and allow you to shut and open them. They are available in a range of finishes, colors and styles to match your decor. If yours has begun to show signs of wear or require an upgrade, you can replace them in a couple of simple steps. The first thing to do is locate the shaft or spindle through the knob's attachment to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that you can use a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole that can be used with a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. When you press this pin it opens the latch mechanism and allows you to 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. Align it correctly and check that the latch is working properly before tightening the set screws. After replacing the knob, hold the rod of the latch over the door's hole and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned, then thread in the screws on the latch plate and tighten them. Some people prefer an brushed or smooth metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek appearance. It will complement the furniture they have. Some prefer a rustic design that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have someone in your family who has mobility issues, you may want to choose the lever or rim lock that require less pressure to operate. While aesthetics have traditionally been the most important factor in door handle design, other factors are increasingly being considered too. Accessibility and control of infections have been major considerations when it comes to developing new handle designs. For instance, some can be operated with a person's arm. Latch The latch that holds the door handle open may wear out as time passes. Switching out the old latch to fit the new handle is a simple DIY job and will make a huge change in the way your door opens and closes. Depending on upvc replacement door handles of knob you are using the latch could be a part of the knob itself, or it could be an individual piece attached to the door. In either case, the same process to remove and install will apply. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially if you have doors with a “magic” button. It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is what you need to press to pull the latch out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism. If your handle does not come with this button, you'll have to take off the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed with the help of a screwdriver. Some have a small hole inside that you can insert your screwdriver through, while others simply snap off. The next step is to unscrew the two machine screws that secure the latch and the plate to the door handle. You will need to store the screws that are shorter and have a pointed tip in a safe location in order to reuse them in the future. Once the screws are removed you can remove the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and place it in a safe place. You can now begin working on the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing 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 supplied. Strike Plate It is not uncommon to replace a door handle when it feels loose, or isn't locking properly. This is often caused by incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, for example an unbalanced strike plate that is too small or shifted up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This project lets you replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which will provide better security for your door and will keep it shut. Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the latch bolt to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door, and then try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate's hole, it means that the door won't latch because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate is likely to have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb. It is possible to screw the new strikeplate into the one you have already installed using the screws included with it, depending on the door. However, you may need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel a bit of the wood to ensure it's a good fit. If this is the case, be cautious not to chisel too much or you may damage the integrity of your doorjamb. Installing a new style box strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger grip on doors and require more force to open the doors. Typically it will require two longer screws that secure the strike plate to the door frame. To accomplish this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one. This hard-to-find strike plate is made to work with antique rim locks and it's made from durable solid brass in an extremely thick. This kit comes with wood screws as well as machine screws, so you can pick the right hardware to suit your requirements. Make sure to note that wood screws have a sharp tip, while the machine screws are more blunt.