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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are a crucial element of your home's decor. A new handle can transform your home and bring your decor to the present. Over time your knobs on your doors may begin to feel stiff or even break. These are signs it's time to change them. This guide will help choose the best door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs Door handles add to the appearance of your home, while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They come in a variety of finishes, colors, and types to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade, you can replace them in a few simple steps. You need to locate the shaft, or spindle, through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some have a small hole that you can insert an incredibly small screwdriver to remove the set screws that hold the knob 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 and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and lets you pull or push the knob. Once you have the spindle or shaft in your hand take the knob off and replace it. Check whether the latch works before tightening new set screws. Once you've replaced the knob, hold the rod for latching over the hole in the door and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are lined up then thread the screws on the latch plate and tighten the screws. Some people choose a smooth or brushed metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary style. This can be matched with the furniture they have. Some people prefer a rustic look that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have a member of your family with mobility issues, you might prefer the lever or rim lock, which requires less pressure to operate. While aesthetics have traditionally been the most important factor in door handle design, other aspects are being taken into consideration too. Accessibility and control of infections are key issues that have led to the development of new designs for handle handles, such as ones that can be operated with the forearm of a person. Latch The latch that holds the door handle open can wear down as time passes. Switching out the old latch to make room for an entirely new handle can be an easy DIY project and can make a big difference in how your door opens and closes. Depending on patio glass door replacement handles and locks of knob you are using, the latch may be a part of the knob or it could be an individual piece attached to the door. In either scenario, the same procedure for removing and installing will be used. It's simple to remove the old latch, particularly in the case of doors with a “magic” button. The tiny pressure-slot, which is located on the side knob is what you have to press to pull the latch out of the handle. If your handle doesn't have this magic button, the first step is to remove any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed by using a screwdriver to pry them off of the handle. Some have slots where you can insert your screwdriver. Other handles simply snap off. Then, unscrew the machine screws that hold the latch and the plate to the door handle. These are the screws with a sharp point and you'll have to store them in a secure location to reuse them in later steps. Once the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and mechanism from the hole and put it aside. You can now begin working on the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism in the handle and is aligned with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied. Strike Plate One of the most common reasons for replacing the door handle is because it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is usually due to malfunctioning parts of the latching mechanism, such as the strike plate being too short or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple project will allow you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that will provide better security and keep your door closed. Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the bolt for the latch to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate's hole, it indicates that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is higher than the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb. Depending on your door depending on the door, you might be able to simply install the new strike plate into the existing one using the screws that come with it. However, you may need to drill holes first, and then chisel out some of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, you must be careful not to cut too hard or you'll ruin the integrity of your doorjamb. Installing a brand new box-style strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger grip on doors and require more force to open them. It usually requires two larger screws to anchor the strike plate to the frame of the door. You'll have remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one. This strike plate is designed to be used with antique rim locks, and it's made from robust solid brass with an extremely thick. It comes with wood screws and machine screws, so you'll have the right hardware for your job. Just remember that wood screws have a pointy tip, while the machine ones are more blunt.