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How to Replace upvc replacement door handles Repair My Windows And Doors are a key element of your home's decor. 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 break. These are signs it's time to replace them. This guide will help choose the best door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs The handles on your doors will improve the look of your home and allow you to shut and open them. They are available in a variety of colors, finishes, and styles to match your decor. If yours is beginning to begin to show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade, replacing them is relatively easy and can be accomplished in a couple of steps. The first thing you have to find is the spindle or shaft through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some have a small hole that you can insert an incredibly small screwdriver to release the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a tiny slot or hole that allows you to press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using flathead. When you press this pin, the latch mechanism releases and allows you to 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 to align it correctly and test to see that the latch works properly before tightening your new set screws. After you've replaced the knob, place the rod of the latch over the hole in the door and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then thread the screws for the latch plate and tighten them. Some people opt for a smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware for an elegant, modern look that complements other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic design which is great for spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have someone in your family with mobility issues, you may prefer the lever or rim lock that requires less pressure to operate. Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are two major issues that have led to the creation of innovative new handle designs, such as ones that can be operated using a person's forearm. Latch The latch that holds the handle of your door open may wear out as time passes. 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 kind of handle you have depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob or it might be an independent piece attached to the door itself. In either case, you will follow the same procedure for removing and replacing. It's simple to remove the old latch, especially if you have an entry handle that has a “magic” button. The button is located on the left side of the knob, this tiny pressure-slot is what you need to press to pop the latch right out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism. If your handle doesn't have this magical button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed with the aid of a screwdriver. Some have a slot where you can place your screwdriver, whereas others simply snap off. Then, unscrew the machine screws that attach the latch and the plate to the door handle. It is important to keep these shorter screws with a pointed tip in a secure location to be able to reuse them in the future. Once the screws are removed, you can remove the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole and put it aside. Then you can begin to install the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware supplied. Make sure the square pin on the inside of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers inside the door handle. Then attach the latch's exterior plate with the provided screws. Strike Plate It is typical to replace a door handle if it feels loose, or isn't locking properly. This is often caused by malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, like a strike plate that's too short or moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb with time. This project allows you replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which can provide greater security for your door and ensure it stays closed. To determine if the issue is caused by the strike plate, apply some lipstick or a similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is below your strike plate hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is higher than the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down on the doorjamb. Depending on the door You may be able to simply install the new strike plate in the door over the old one with the screws that come with it. But, you may have to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel a bit of the wood to make sure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case make sure you don't cut too much wood or you could damage the integrity of the doorjamb. You can also try installing a new box strike plate which provides the lock with a stronger grip on the door and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two larger screws to secure the strike plate to the door frame. You'll have remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one. This strike plate is designed to be used with antique rim locks, and it's constructed of durable solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. It comes with wood screws and machine screws, so you'll have the correct hardware for the job. Be aware that wood screws have a sharp edge, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.