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Door Handle Replacement It's worth replacing door handles if you aren't happy with the way they look, or if they are difficult to use. Installing a new door handle is simple if you've got patience. Modern door handles are typically equipped with cover plates that hide the screws, giving them a more attractive appearance. However, you'll need to attach them separately if the new handle doesn't already have them. Removing upvc door handles handles aren't just an important for their aesthetic value to your home, but they're also essential for security as they allow you to lock and unlock your door. However, over time the door handle could lose its grip, feel loose, or look old and worn. This is a good indication that it's time to replace your door handle. One of the first signs that your door handle needs replacing is when it becomes difficult to operate. This is a problem since it means that you can not lock or unlock your door, which could be an security risk to you and your family. It's also an excellent idea to replace your door handle when it's damaged or broken. A damaged or broken door handle can be dangerous, especially for children and elderly family members who may struggle to open it. They could be trapped. Luckily, it's quite easy to fix a broken door handle by replacing the old one. Modern door handles are usually standard sizes and will fit any door. If you're not sure if your new door handle will work, try removing the old one and measuring the holes in its housing. This will let you buy the right size door handle. The easiest way to take off the handle from your door is to take it off of the door itself. This is usually done using a screw driver. However certain door handles come with an outer cover plate that hides the mounting screws so you'll need to remove this to reach the screws beneath. After you have removed the handle that was previously used, take note of the way the spindle has been connected. This will assist you in aligning the new handle. You can also remove the door handle by uncrewing it from the latch mechanism. You can use a screwdriver to remove the door handle. However, you'll have to locate the tiny latch which is located on the edge of the trim piece. After you have removed the latch, take off the handle and the strike plate. Then, you can remove the latch from the door's edge. Removing the Strike Plate When replacing your handle, you'll want to replace the latch plate, which holds the hole that the door's latch hooks into when it closes. The packaging that the new handles arrive in will include two different latch plates – either a rectangular or circular (see the above diagram that outlines the components of a door handle). If you have a rectangular latch plate, you can replace it with a round one. This will allow the latch to hook onto the strike plate and make the handle easier to use. The first step is to unscrew the screw that's holding the old latch plate in place. These screws are often tight, and will require some force to loosen. If you can, it might be beneficial to have another person help with this process. After the screws have been removed the latch will slide out of the door easily. 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. Now you can prepare the new strike plate for installation. Utilizing the screws made of wood that were included with your new handles, attach the latch plate to the inside of the doorjamb. Do not overtighten your screws as this could cause damage to the strike plate. If you are not sure whether the latch plate is in the proper position, close and open the door to check whether it locks and closes properly. If it doesn't then you'll have to adjust the strike plate up or down, or forward or back until the door shuts and latches properly. If the door continues to move or jiggles, then you may need to increase the size of your latch hole on the strike plate. This is more common with older doors, but can happen due to wear and tear, hinge mortises that are not deep enough or are not sized correctly for the latch, or from damage or a broken strike plate that is damaged or broken. If this is the situation, follow the same procedure to adjust the strike plate, using the use of a metal file instead a chisel and hammer. 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 into an opening in the frame of the door to keep the door closed. If your door is wiggles when you close it, changing the latch could be the only thing needed to correct the issue. It's difficult to see the screws that attach the latch to the door, but there's usually a tiny slot on the trim plate that lets you to insert a screwdriver into the slot and take it off. After removal of the trim plate you should be able to remove the latch as well as the bolts that hold it and the spindle that holds it. If the latch isn't able to release you can try using an old-fashioned paper clip or tool to release it from the handle mechanism. Place the item in the recessed latch slot and gently move it around until you feel the latch and handle start to separate. It is possible to repeat this process several times before you are able to take the latch off. You should be able slide the new latch into its slot without any problems after you have removed the old one. Use your new screws to attach the latch to the strike plate or door frame. Make sure it's correctly 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). Also, ensure that the size of the latch on the new handle matches the measurement of your existing handle. You'll require a brand new cylinder for your lock if you're replacing the handle and latch or your existing one is damaged. If you are not changing locks the new lock should fit into your existing recess, and also work with the keys you have already. Be sure to choose the latch with rectangular cover plates that match the handles you have. Then remove the Cover Plate Door handles may begin to look shabby over time If you replace them with a modern lever on rose design it's an easy and quick DIY project and decorating idea that can improve the overall appearance of your home. You can purchase complete sets with matching the escutcheons as well as privacy adaptors and escutcheons. 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. Find a release tab on the plate and employ a flathead screwdriver lift it off the knob. It could have an opening on one edge or be held by pins. Remove the screw holding the interior handle and put it aside after the cover plate is removed. Remove the screws that hold both the outer and inner plates. You can loosen them using the help of a Philips Screwdriver. Then, take the inner plates and latch plate from the door and put them aside. Some doors don't have this gap. If yours isn't, you will need to make a hole through the door. This is the same process as opening a door locked however, you'll have to be extra careful not to harm the frame or door. Installing new screws for the door knob is necessary after the holes have been drilled. Choose the same size as your old screws to avoid getting the handle too tight or loose. 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