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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are an essential part of the decor of your home. A new handle will bring your decor and space modern. Over time, your knobs for your doors can begin to feel stiff or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you choose the appropriate replacement door handle for your home. Door Knobs Door handles enhance the look of your home while also making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They come in a wide range of finishes, colors, and types to match your decor. If yours is beginning show signs of wear or simply require an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be done in just a few steps. The first thing you need to do is locate the shaft or spindle through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that can be used with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a small slot or hole that you can press a spring-activated detent pin with flathead. When you press the pin it opens the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push on the knob. Once you have the spindle, or shaft, in your hand take the knob off and replace it. Align it correctly and check whether the latch works before tightening the set screws. After replacing the knob, place 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 aligned, then thread in the latch plate screws and tighten them. Some people opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish on their door hardware to give it a sleek, contemporary look that is a perfect match for other furniture in their homes. Some prefer a rustic style that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have members of your household who are unable to move, you may want to consider choosing a rim lock or lever knobs for doors, which require less pressure to operate. Other aspects are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control are key considerations in the creation of new handle designs. For example, some can be operated with an arm. Latch The latch that keeps your door handle open will wear out due to age and use. The replacement of the latch to accommodate an entirely new handle can be an easy DIY task and it will make a significant difference in how your door opens and closes. Depending on the kind of handle you choose the latch may be a separate part or an integral part of the knob. In any case, you'll follow the same procedure for removing and replacing. Getting the old latch out of the way is relatively simple, especially if your door handle is equipped with what's called a “magic button”. It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is what you have to press to take the latch right out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism. If your handle isn't equipped with this button, the first step is to remove any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver. Some have a small slot in them where you can slide your screwdriver, whereas others snap off. Then, unscrew the machine screws that secure the latch and the plate to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a sharp tip and you'll need to keep these in a safe place to reuse them in later steps. Once these are off you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and set it aside. 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 that 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 of the door handle. Then attach the latch's exterior plate using the screws supplied. Strike Plate One of the most frequent reasons to replace the door handle is because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is typically caused by misaligned parts in the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too small or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb over time. 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. To check if the problem is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or a similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door, and then try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole, this indicates that your door won't latch due to the fact that the plate is too short. If the mark is over the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down on the doorjamb. upvc door handles might be able to screw the new strikeplate into the one you have already installed using the screws included with it, depending on your door. You may need to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the situation make sure you don't cut too much wood or you could damage the strength of the doorjamb. Installing a new style box strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger hold on the doors and require more force to open the doors. It usually requires two larger screws to anchor the strike plate into the door frame. It is necessary remove the old strike plate before drilling and chiseling the wood to create space for the new one. This strike plate is designed to be used with rim locks from the past, and it's constructed of durable solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. This kit includes wood screws as well as machine screws, allowing you to select the appropriate hardware to suit your needs. Make sure to note that wood screws have a pointy edge, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.