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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 elevate your home's decor and bring your decor to the present. As time passes, your knobs on your doors may begin to feel stiff, or break. These are indications that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you select the right door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs The handles on your doors can enhance the appearance of your home and make it easier to shut and open them. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles to match your decor. If yours is beginning to begin to show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade replacing them is easy and can be accomplished in just a few steps. The first thing you have to find is the spindle or shaft through the knob's attachment to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that can be used with an screwdriver to take out the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a tiny slot, or hole, that you can use to press the spring-activated detent pin using flathead. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push the knob. Once you have the spindle, or shaft in your hands Remove the knob and replace it. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening the set screws. After you've replaced the knob, place the latch rod in position over the door's hole and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are lined up and then thread in the screws for the latch plate and tighten them. Some prefer the smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware for an elegant, modern look that complements other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic style, which pairs well with rustic-styled rooms. If you have someone in your family with mobility issues, you might want to choose an rim or lever lock that require less pressure to operate. Other aspects are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are the main issues that have led to the creation of innovative new handle designs including ones which can be operated by a person's forearm. Latch The latch that holds the handle of your door open can wear down over time. Changing out the old latch to accommodate the new handle is 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 can be a separate piece or an integral part of the knob. In either case, you'll need to follow the same process 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”. It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is what you need to press to pull the latch right out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism. 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 by using a screwdriver to pry them off the handle. Some have a tiny slot in them that you can insert your screwdriver, whereas others simply snap off. Next, you will want to loosen the two machine screws that hold the latch and inner plate to the door handle. It is important to keep these screws with sharp tips in a safe place in order to reuse them in the future. After the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole and put it aside. Now you can begin installing the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it with the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin in the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism of the handle and aligns with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied. Strike Plate One of the most common reasons to replace the door handle is because it feels loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to malfunctioning parts of the latching system, such as the strike plate being too small or has moved up or down on the doorjamb over time. This simple project will allow you to replace your old strike plate with a longer, new one that will give you better security and ensure that your door stays shut. Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the bolt for the latch to check if it is the strike plate. 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 above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate may have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb. You may be able simply to put the new strikeplate in place over the old one using the screws that come with it, depending on your door. However, you may need to drill holes first, and then chisel a bit of the wood to make sure it's a good fit. If this is the case, be careful to not chisel out too much wood or you could damage the integrity of the doorjamb. You could also try installing a new box strike plate which will give the lock a stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically it requires two long screws to secure the strike plate to the door frame. It is necessary to remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one. This rare strike plate is made from solid brass and has an extremely thick. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. It comes with wood screws and machine screws, so you'll have the correct equipment for your task. Keep in upvc door handles that wood screws have a pointed point, whereas machine screws are blunter.