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How to Replace Door Handles The door handles that you have in your home are an essential part of the decor. A new handle will bring your decor and space modern. Over time, your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff and 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 Door handles add to the appearance of your home while also making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a range of finishes, colors, and styles to match your decor. If yours is beginning to appear worn or you just want to upgrade replacing them is simple and can be done in just a few steps. You need to locate the shaft, or spindle, through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that can be used with a screwdriver to remove the set screws that secure the handle. Others have a thin slot or hole where can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated pin called a detent. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism, and lets 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. Make sure you align it properly and verify that the latch is working properly before tightening the new set screws. After replacing the knob, you can place the latch rod over the door's hole. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are lined up then thread the screws for the latch plate and tighten them. Some people prefer a brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a modern and sleek look. This will match the furniture they have. Some people prefer a rustic style that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have a member of your family with mobility issues, you might prefer a lever style or rim lock, which requires less pressure to operate. While aesthetics are traditionally the main consideration when it comes to door handle design, other factors are being taken into consideration as well. Infection control and accessibility are the main issues that have led to the creation of new and innovative designs for handles including ones that can be operated using the forearms of a person. Latch The latch that holds the door handle open can wear down over time. The replacement of the latch to make room for the new handle is an easy DIY project and will make a huge change in the way your door opens and closes. Depending on the type of handle you have the latch could be a part of the knob itself, or it could be an individual piece that is attached to the door itself. In either case, you will follow the same procedure to remove and replace. Removing the old latch of the way is relatively simple particularly if your door handle is equipped with what's known as a “magic button”. This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob is the one you'll have to press to pop the latch out of the handle. If your handle does not come with this button, you'll need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed using the aid of a screwdriver. Some have a small slot in them that you can put your screwdriver into, while others snap off. The next step is to remove the two machine screws holding the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep the screws that are shorter and have an angled tip in a safe location in order to reuse them in the future. Once the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and put it away. 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 the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism of the handle and aligns with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then, push the exterior latch plate on and secure it with the screws supplied. Strike Plate It is typical to replace a door handle because it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually due to misaligned parts in the latching system, for example the strike plate being too short or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb over time. This simple project will allow you to replace your old strike plate with a new, longer one that can provide greater security and will keep your door shut. Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the bolt that you are using to check if it is the strike plate. 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 will not latch. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate has likely been moved up or downward on the doorjamb. You may be able simply to install the new strikeplate in place over the one you have already installed using the screws that come with it, based on your door. window handles is possible that you will need to first drill holes and then chisel some wood out to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case, you must be cautious not to chisel too much or you may ruin the integrity of your doorjamb. Installing a brand new box-style strike plate will give the lock a more secure grip on doors and will require more force to open them. It usually requires two larger screws to anchor the strike plate into the door frame. You'll need to remove the old strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one. This strike plate is specifically designed to work with rim locks from the past, and is made of durable solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. This kit comes with wood screws as well as machine screws, allowing you to choose the right hardware to suit your needs. Be aware that wood screws have a sharp tip, while the machine screws are more blunt.