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Door Handle Replacement Door handles seem like an insignificant thing, but if you dislike the way they look or find them difficult to use then it's time to replace them. With a bit of patience, you can put in an entirely new handle in a short time. Modern door handles are usually equipped with cover plates which hide the screws for a more attractive appearance. If your new handle does not have them already attached, you will have to attach them separately. Take off the handle from the old one. Door handles are not only essential for aesthetics of your home but they're also essential for security as they allow you to lock and unlock your door. As time passes the door handle can start to lose its grip or feel loose. It may also appear worn out and old. This is a good indication that it's time to replace the door handle. 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 issue since you won't be capable of locking or unlocking the door and put your family and yourself at risk. Another reason to replace your door handle is if it's damaged or broken. A broken door handle is risky, particularly for elderly and children members who might struggle to open it. They could be trapped. It's easy to fix a damaged handle on a door. Modern door handles are typically standard sizes and will fit any door. If you're not sure whether the new door handle you're buying will work, try removing the old one and determining the holes in its housing. This will allow you to buy the right door handle. The easiest way to take off your old door handle is to unscrew it from the door. This is typically done with the screw driver. Some door handles have the cover plate, which conceals the screws that mount them. It is necessary to remove it to get to the screws. After you have removed the old handle, take note of the way the spindle is attached. This will aid in aligning the new handle. You can also remove the door handle by unscrewing the latch mechanism. You can use a screwdriver for removing the door handle. However, you will have to locate the tiny latch that is located on the edge trim piece. After taking off the latch, remove the handle and strike plate. Then, you can remove the latch from the edge of the door. Remove the Strike Plate When replacing your handle, you'll also be required to replace the latch plate that holds the hole that the door's latch is inserted into when it closes. The new handles will come with two latch plates that are circular and rectangular plate (see the image above that shows the parts of a door handle). If your current latch plate is rectangular in shape, swap it to a round 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 unhook the screw that holds the old latch plate. These screws are often tight, and will require some force to loosen. It might be beneficial to get a second person to assist in this area if it is possible. After the screws have been removed and the latch plate should pull out of the door easily. If the latch plate is stuck or won't move, use a small file to scrape the edges. This may help free the plate up. Now you can prepare the new strike plate to be installed. Utilizing the wood screws that came with your new handles, screw the latch plate to the inside of the doorjamb. Be careful not to tighten too much the screws, as this could damage the strike plate. If you are not sure whether the latch plate is in its correct position, close and open the door to determine whether it locks and closes properly. If it doesn't, you will need to adjust the strikeplate either up or down, forward or back until the door shuts correctly. If the door is still moving or jiggling, then you may need to increase the size of the hole for the latch in the strike plate. This is more prevalent on older doors. It can be caused by wear and tear hinges that aren't narrow, the wrong size latch or damaged strike plate. If this is the case, follow the same procedure to adjust the strike plate, using the use of a metal file instead the hammer and chisel. Remove the Latch The latch is a bent metal piece which slides in and out of a hole on the inside of your door. The latch is pushed forward when you turn the handle. It also hooks in the door's frame so that the door is closed. If your door is wobbling when you close it, replacing the latch could be all you need to correct the issue. It's hard to see the screws that attach the latch to the door, but there's usually a small slot on the trim plate that lets you to insert a screwdriver and take it off. After you've removed the trim plate, it will be simple to remove the latch and the remaining bolts that hold the spindle and latch in the position. If the latch is not easily removed using a paperclip or tool to take it off the handle mechanism. Place the item in the recessed latch slot and gently twist or jiggle it until you feel the latch and handle start to separate. You may need to repeat this several times before the latch becomes loose enough to pull out. After the old latch has been removed it should be possible to move the new latch into the slot with no problems. Make window handles of the new screws to connect the latch to the strike plate or door frame. Make sure it is correctly positioned in the slot, aligned with the screw chambers. Before installing the new handle, be sure to measure your current backset (the distance from the center of the large hole on the front of the door to the edge). Also, ensure whether the size of the latch on the new handle is a good match to this measurement. If you're replacing the latch or handle, or if your old lock cylinder is damaged, then you'll need a new one. If you're not changing the locks the new latch should fit in the existing recess and work just fine with the keys you have currently. Be sure to select the latch with rectangular cover plates that match your handles. Removal of the Cover Plate Door handles may begin to look shabby with time If you replace them with a contemporary lever-on-rose design, it's an easy and quick DIY project to decorate and can improve the overall appearance of your home. You can purchase complete sets that include escutcheons, privacy adaptors and escutcheons. The first step to replace an internal door handle is to remove the cover plate or rose, which hides the screws and mechanism inside. Look for an opening tab on the plate and make use of a flathead screwdriver to pop it off the knob. It could have an opening on one edge or be held by pins. Remove the screw holding the handle in the interior and place it aside when the cover plate has been removed. You'll also need to remove the screws that are holding the latch and the plates inside and the latch plate, which can be done by loosening them using a Philips screwdriver. Take the inner plates and latch from the door. Set them aside. Most doors have gaps between the jamb of the door and the edge of the frame that makes room for a handle, however not all have. If yours isn't allow for a handle, you'll have to drill a hole through the door. The process for doing this is similar to the procedure for opening a door with a lock, but you'll need to take extra care not to harm the frame or door. After drilling the holes then you'll need to install new screws for the door knob. Be sure to purchase the same size as the old ones, so you won't have the handle that is too tight or loose. 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