upvc replacement door handles to replace door handles if you don't like the way they look or if they are difficult to use. Installing the new handle on your door is easy if you have patience.
Modern door handles are often equipped with cover plates that hide the screws for a more attractive appearance. However, you'll need to attach them separately if your new handle does not already have them.
Remove the old Handle
The door handle is not just a decorative feature for your home it also serves as an element of security that allows you to lock and unlock the door. However, as time passes your door handle can lose its grip, become loose, or look old and worn out. This is a clear indication that it's time to replace the door handle.
If your door handle is becoming difficult to use, it could be time to replace it. This is a problem since it means that you can no longer lock or unlock your door, which could create a security risk for you and your family.
Another reason to replace your door handle is if it's damaged or broken. A damaged or broken door handle can be dangerous, especially for children and elderly family members who might struggle to open it. They may get trapped. It's a good thing that it's simple to fix a damaged door handle by replacing the old one.
Modern door handles are usually standard sizes and should be able to fit any door. If you're not sure whether your new door handle will fit, try removing the old one and determining the holes in its housing. This will allow you to purchase the right size door handle.
The easiest method to take off your old door handle is to remove it from the door itself. Usually, a screwdriver is used. Some door handles have an enclosure plate that hides the screws that mount them. It is necessary to remove the cover plate to gain access to the screws. After you've removed the old handle, make note of the way the spindle is connected to ensure you are able to be sure to align it when you install the new one.
Alternately, you can take off the door handle by removing it from the latch mechanism. You can use a screwdriver to remove the door handle. But, you'll have to locate the tiny latch that is located on the edge trim piece. After you have removed the latch, take off the handle and strike plate. Then remove the latch from the door's edge.
The Strike Plate
You'll need to replace your latch plate when you replace the handle. It's the part that holds the hole through which the latch for the door is inserted when the door closes. The box that the new handles come in will have two different latch plates - a rectangular one and circular (see the diagram above detailing the components of a door handle). If you have an old rectangular latch plate, replace it with an oval one. This will allow the latch to be able to hook onto the strike plate and make the handle easier.
The first step is to remove the screw that's holding the latch plate that was previously in place. The screws are usually quite tight and require a lot of force to loosen them. If you can, it might be helpful to have another person assist with this part.
The latch plate should come out of the door after the screws have been removed. If it's stuck or won't move using a nail file to scratch around the edges of the latch plate. This can help loosen the plate.
Now, you can proceed to creating the new door strike plate for installation. Attach the latch plate to the door jamb using the screws that came with the new handles. Be cautious not to tighten too much the screws, as this can cause damage to the strike plate.
If you are not sure whether the latch plate is in its correct position, shut and then open the door to see whether it latches and closes properly. If not you'll need to adjust the strike plate either up or down, or forward or back until the door shuts and latches correctly.
If the door is still moving or jiggles, you might have to enlarge your latch hole on the strike plate. This is more prevalent with older doors, but could also be caused by wear and tear hinge mortises that are too narrow or not the right size for the latch, or from damaged or broken strike plate that is damaged or broken. If this is the situation you can use a metal file instead of a chisel or hammer to adjust the strike plate.
Removal of the Latch
The latch is the metal piece that is angled that moves in and out of the hole in the inner edge of your door. When you turn the handle, it pushes this latch forward and allows you to open the door. It also connects to a hole in the frame of the door to keep your door closed. If your door is wiggles when you close it, changing the latch might be all you need to correct the issue.
The screws that hold the door latch are hard to spot, but you can usually put a screwdriver in a small hole on the trim plate, and then pull the latch off. After removing the trim plate, you will be able to pull off the latch and the bolts that hold it, as well as the spindle that holds it.
If the latch won't come out you can try using a paper clip or a tool to spring it loose from the handle mechanism. Insert the item in the recessed latch slot and gently twist it or jiggle until you feel that the latch and handle begin to separate. You may need repeat this process a few times before you can take the latch off.
You should be able to slide the new latch into its slot with no problems after you have removed the old one. Use your new screws to connect the latch to the strike plate or door frame. Make sure that it is properly positioned in the slot, aligned with the screw chambers.
Before installing the new handle, be certain to measure your existing backset (the distance from the center of the large hole on the front surface of the door to the edge). Make sure that the size of the latch of the new handle is equal to the measurement.
If you are replacing the latch or handle or handle, or if the old lock cylinder is damaged, then you'll need an entirely new one. If you're not changing the locks, the new latch will fit into your existing recess, and work with the keys you have currently. Select a latch with rectangular cover plates to match the handles you have.
Take off the cover plate
Door handles may begin to look shabby with time, but if you replace them with a modern lever-on-rose designs, it's a simple and quick DIY project to decorate and can improve the overall appearance of your home. You can buy complete sets that include matching escutcheons as well as privacy adaptor kits.
The first step to replace the door handle inside is to remove the cover plate or rose, which conceals the screws and the mechanism within. Use a flathead to remove the cover plate. It may have a slot on one edge or be secured by pins.
Remove the screw that is holding the interior handle and place it aside when the cover plate has been removed. Take off the screws that hold both the outer and inner plates. You can loosen them by using the help of a Philips Screwdriver. Remove the inner plates and latch from the door. Place them aside.
Most doors have an opening between the jamb of the door and the edge of the frame that makes room for a handle, but not all have. If yours does not, you will need to drill a hole into the door. The procedure for this is the same as for opening a door with the lock, however you'll be taking extra care not to damage the door or frame.
After the holes are drilled then you'll need to install new door knob screws. Make sure to buy the same size as the previous ones, so that you do not end up with an handle that is either too tight or too loose. Installing a new latch and strike rod is also mandatory. These are not included in all door handle sets.
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