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It's worth it to replace door handles if you aren't happy with the way they look, or if they are difficult to use. With a little patience, you can put in a new handle in no time.

Modern door handles are typically equipped with cover plates that conceal the screws to give them a more attractive appearance. If your new handle does not have them already connected, you'll need to attach them separately.

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Door handles aren't just an an important aesthetic addition to your home, but they're also crucial for safety as they let you lock and unlock your door. Over time the door handle could start to lose its grip or feel loose. It may be beginning to appear worn out and old. This is an indication that it's time to replace it.

One of the first signs that your door handle requires replacing is the fact that it is becoming difficult to operate. This is a serious problem as you will no longer be in a position to lock or unlock the door and put your family and yourself at risk.

It is also a good idea to replace the handle on your door in the event that it's damaged or broken. A broken door handle is risky, particularly for children and elderly family members who struggle to open it. They could become trapped. It's easy to fix a damaged handle on the door.

Most modern door handles are standard size and therefore will fit on any door. If you're unsure if the new door handle you're buying will work, try removing the old one and determining the holes in its housing. This will help you buy the right door handle.

It is the easiest way to take off the old door handle by taking it off from the door. This is usually done using the screw driver. Some door handles have the cover plate, which conceals the screws that mount them. You will need to remove the cover plate to gain access to the screws. After removing the handle that was previously used, take note of how the spindle is attached. This will help you align the new handle.

Alternatively, you can remove the door handle by removing it from the latch mechanism. You can use a screwdriver to remove the door handle. However, you'll need to locate the small latch which is located on the edge cut piece. After taking off the latch, remove the handle and the strike plate. Then, remove the latch from the edge of the door.

Removing the Strike Plate

If you are replacing window handles the handle, you'll be required to replace the latch plate, which is the hole which the door's latch hooks into when it closes. The box that the new handles arrive in will have two latch plates - either a rectangular or circular (see the diagram above detailing the parts of the door handle). If your current latch plate is rectangular, swap it to a circular one so that the latch is able to hook into the strike plate in a manner that makes the handle more comfortable to operate.

The first step is to loosen the screw that holds the old latch plate in place. The screws are often quite tight and require a bit of force to loosen them. If you can, it might be helpful to have another person help with this process.

The latch plate should easily come out of the door once the screws have been removed. If it is stuck or doesn't move using a nail file to scrape around the edges of the latch plate. This may help free the plate up.

Now you can move on to creating the new door strike plate to be installed. Using the wood screws that came with your new handles for patio doors, attach the latch plate to the inside of the doorjamb. Do not overtighten your screws because this could damage the strike plate.

If you're not sure whether the latch plate is in the right position You can try closing and opening the door to determine whether it locks and closes correctly. If not you'll need to adjust the strike plate up or down, or even forward or back until the door closes and latches correctly.

If the door is moving or jiggling, it may be necessary to expand the hole for the latch in the strike plate. This is more frequent for older doors, but could also be caused by wear and tear, hinge mortises that are too narrow or the wrong size for the latch, or because of damage or a broken strike plate that is damaged or broken. If this is the case, follow the same procedure to adjust the strike plate, but using an iron file instead of an hammer and chisel.

Removing the Latch

The latch is the angled piece of metal that is able to move in and out of the hole that runs along the inside edge of your door. The latch moves forward when you turn the handle. It also hooks in a hole on the door's frame so that the door remains closed. If your door is wiggles when you close it, replacing the latch could be the only thing needed to correct the issue.

The screws that support the door latch are difficult to locate however, you can put a screwdriver in an insignificant hole on the trim plate, and then pull the latch off. Once you've removed the trim plate, it'll be simple to take off the latch as well as the bolts that keep the latch and spindle in place.

If the latch is not easily removed using a paperclip or tool to take it off the handle mechanism. Insert the item into the slot for the latch that is recessed. gently twist or jiggle it until you feel the latch and handle begin to split. You may have to repeat this process several times before you are able to remove the latch.

Once the old latch is removed it should be possible to insert the new latch into the slot with no issues. Make sure the latch is positioned correctly in the slot and lined up with the screw chambers and then use your new screws to secure it to the strike plate and door frame.

Take note of the backset (the distance between the centre of the large hole on the door's front and the edge) prior to installing the new handle. Check that the latch size of the new handle is in line with the measurement.

If you're replacing the handle or latch or handle, or if your previous lock cylinder is damaged, then you'll need an entirely new one. If you're not changing locks the new latch will fit in your existing recess, and work with your current keys. Be sure to choose the latch with rectangular cover plates that match your old handles.

Take off the cover plate

Door handles may begin to look shabby with time If you replace them with a modern lever-on-rose designs, it's a simple and quick DIY project and decorating idea that can improve the overall appearance of your home. You can buy complete sets of door handles that come with matching escutcheons as well as privacy adaptor kits.

The first step in replacing the door handle inside is to remove the cover plate or rose, which covers the screws and the mechanism within. Use a flathead for removing the plate. It could have a slot along one edge or be held in place by pins.

Remove the screw that is holding the handle inside and place it aside when the cover plate is removed. Remove the screws that secure both the inner and outer plates. You can loosen them by using the help of a Philips Screwdriver. Then, you can remove the outer plates and latch plate from the door and set them aside.

Most doors have an opening between the jamb of the door and the inside edge of the frame that makes room for a handle, but not all do. If yours does not have a handle, you'll need to make a hole in the door for the new handle. This is the same procedure for opening a locked door however you'll need to be extra careful not to scratch the door or frame.

After the holes are drilled, you'll need to install new door knob screws. Buy the same size as the old screws to ensure that you don't get a handle too tight or loose. You'll also have to install the new latch plate and strike rod that aren't part of most door handle sets.

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