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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are a key part of the decor of your home. A new handle can bring your home's decor and interior modern. Over time, your door knobs may become stiff or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you select the correct door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs The handles on your doors can enhance the look of your home and allow you to open and close them. They are available in a wide variety of finishes, colors and styles that will complement your decor. If yours is beginning appear worn or just need an upgrade replacing them is simple and can be completed in a few steps. The first thing you have to do is locate the shaft or spindle through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can use a screwdriver to remove the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a thin slot, or hole, that you can 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 spindle or shaft, remove the old door knob and replace it with the new one. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening the set screws. Once you've replaced the knob, hold the rod of the latch over the hole in the door and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are lined up and then thread in the latch plate screws and tighten the screws. window handles opt for a smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware to create a sleek, contemporary look that is a perfect match for other furniture in their homes. Some people prefer a rustic style that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have members of your household who have mobility issues You might be interested in the rim lock or lever style door knob that require less pressure to operate. Other factors are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles. Accessibility and infection control have been key issues when it comes to developing new designs for handles. For example, some can be operated using the arm of a person. Latch The latch that keeps your door handle open will wear out due to age and use. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will result in an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes. Depending on the kind of handle you have, the latch may be part of the knob or it might be an independent piece that is attached to the door. In either case, you will follow the same process for removing and replacing. Removing the old latch of the way is relatively simple, especially if your door handle has what is known as a “magic button”. This tiny pressure-slot, found 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 have this button, you'll need to remove the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed with the help of a screwdriver. Some have a tiny slot in them where you can insert your screwdriver into, while others simply snap off. The next step is to unscrew the two machine screws that hold the latch and the plate to the door handle. It is important to keep the screws that are shorter and have an angled tip in a secure location to be able to reuse them in the future. After the screws have been removed, you can remove the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole and put it aside. Now you can begin installing the new latch. Install the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the mechanism for latching inside the handle, and that it lines up with the other screw chambers in the door handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate using the screws provided. Strike Plate It is common to replace a door handle if it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to misaligned components in the latching mechanism, such as an unbalanced strike plate that is too small or has moved up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This simple fix allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that can provide greater security and ensure that your door stays shut. To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply lipstick or a similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate's hole, this means that your door isn't latching because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb. You might be able to put the new strikeplate in place over the existing one by using the screws supplied with it, based on the door. You may have to first drill holes and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case Be careful not to be too rough with the chiseling process or you could damage the integrity of the doorjamb. Installing a brand new box-style strike plate will provide the lock with a stronger hold on the doors and require more force to open them. Typically it requires two long screws that secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. It is necessary remove the old strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one. This hard-to-find strike plate is specifically designed to work with rim locks from the past, and it's constructed of sturdy solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. This kit comes with wood screws and machine screws, so you can pick the right hardware to suit your requirements. Make sure to note that wood screws have a pointy tip, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.