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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 elevate your home's decor and bring your decor to the present. Over time your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff or even break. These are indicators that it's time to change them. This guide will help you select the correct door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs Door handles enhance the appearance of your home while also making it easier for people to open and close doors. They come in a wide variety of finishes, colors, and types to match your decor. If yours are starting to show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade replacing them is simple and can be completed in just a few steps. You need to locate the spindle, or shaft, through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can use a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a tiny slot, or hole, that you can press a spring-activated detent pin with a flathead. When you press the pin, the latch mechanism releases and allows you to pull or push the knob. Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hands, remove the old knob and replace it. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure that the latch functions properly before tightening the new set screws. After replacing the knob, place the rod that is attached to the latch over the door's hole. Lock it in place using the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then tighten the screws for the latch plate. Some people prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary style. This will match the furniture they have. Others prefer a more rustic style, which pairs well with spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have family members with mobility limitations, you may be interested in a rim lock or lever-style door knobs that require less pressure to operate. Other factors are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections are key considerations in the creation of new handle designs. For example some handles can be operated using a person's arm. Latch The latch that opens your door will wear out due to age and use. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will make an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes. Depending on the type of knob you are using depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be a part of the knob or it could be an individual piece that is attached to the door itself. In either scenario, the same procedure for removing and installing will be used. Getting the old latch out of place is fairly easy especially if the door handle is equipped with what's known as a “magic button”. Located on the side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is what you need to press to pull the latch out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism. If your handle does not have this magic button, the first step is to remove any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed with the aid of a screwdriver. Some have a slot where you can put your screwdriver, whereas others just snap off. Next, you will want to loosen the two machine screws holding the latch and inner plate to the door handle. You will need to store these screws with sharp tips in a secure location in order to reuse them in the future. Once the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside. Now you can begin installing the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism of the handle and is aligned with the other screw holes in the handle. Then, push the exterior latch plate onto the handle and secure it using the screws provided. Strike Plate It is common to replace a door handle if it is loose or does not lock properly. This is usually due to incorrectly aligned parts of the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too small or has moved upwards or downward on the doorjamb as time passes. This easy project allows you to replace your old strike plate with a new, longer one that can provide greater security and will keep your door shut. Apply some lipstick or other marking material on the bolt for the latch to check if it is the strike plate. Close upvc door handle , and then try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole, this indicates that your door isn't latching because the plate isn't long enough. If the mark is above the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down on the doorjamb. You might be able to screw the new strikeplate into place over the old one by using the screws supplied with it, based on your door. However, you might need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel some of the wood to make sure it's a good fit. If this is the case, be careful to not cut too much wood or you'll damage the integrity of the doorjamb. Installing a brand new box-style strike plate will give the lock a more secure grip on doors and require more force to open them. It usually requires two larger screws to secure the strike plate in the door frame. To do this, you'll have to take off the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one. This difficult-to-find strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a heavy-duty thickness. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. This kit includes wood screws as well as machine screws, so you can select the appropriate hardware to suit your needs. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed point, while machine screws are more blunt.