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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are a key part of your home's decor. A new handle can transform your home and bring your decor up-to-date. Over time, your door knobs may become stiff or even break. These are indications that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you select the best door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs The handles on your doors will improve the look of your home and make it easier for you to open and shut them. They are available in a variety of colors, finishes and types to match your decor. If yours has begun to show signs of wear or require an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a few simple steps. The first thing to find is the shaft or spindle through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can use a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a tiny slot, or hole, that you can press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using a flathead. When you press this pin, the latch mechanism releases and lets you pull or push the knob. Once you have the spindle, or shaft, in your hand, remove the old knob and replace it. Check whether the latch works before tightening new set screws. After you've replaced the knob, put the rod for latching over the hole in the door and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure the holes are aligned then tighten the latch plate screws. Some people opt for a smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware for an elegant, modern look that complements other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic look, which pairs well with rustic-styled rooms. If you have one of your family members who has mobility issues, you may prefer the lever or rim lock that requires less pressure to operate. Other aspects are being taken into consideration more and more in the design of door handles . Accessibility and control of infections are key issues that have led to the development of innovative new handle designs, such as ones that can be operated with the forearm of a person. Latch The latch that holds the door handle open can wear down over time. It is simple to change the latch on your door handle. This will make huge differences in how it opens and closes. Depending on the kind of knob you are using, the latch may be part of the knob itself, or it could be an independent piece that is attached to the door. In either case, you will follow the same process to remove and replace. Removing the old latch of its place is quite simple particularly if your door handle has what is known as a “magic button”. This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob is what you will need to press in order to pull the latch out of the handle. If your handle does not have this magic button you'll need to remove the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver to pry them off the handle. Some have a small hole inside that you can put your screwdriver into, while others simply snap off. Then, remove the machine screws that hold the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. You will need to store the screws that are shorter and have sharp tips in a secure location in order to reuse them in the future. Once the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside. Then you can begin to install the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware supplied. Make sure the square pin that is on the interior of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism 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 supplied. Strike Plate One of the most common reasons to replace the door handle is because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually caused by malfunctioning parts of the latching system, for example the strike plate being too short or has moved upwards or down on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which will provide more security for your door and will keep it closed. Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the latch bolt to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate's hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is over the strike plate hole, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb. Depending on your door You may be able to screw the new strike plate into place over the old one using the screws included with it. But, you may have to pre-drill holes and then chisel a bit of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, you must be cautious not to chisel too hard or you'll ruin the integrity of your doorjamb. Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the lock a more secure hold on the doors and will require more force to open the doors. Typically, it requires two longer screws to secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. To do this, you'll have to remove the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel away the wood to make space for the new one. This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with an extremely thick. It's made to be used on antique rim locks. It comes with both wood screws and machine screws, ensuring that you have the right equipment for your task. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip and machine screws have a blunter tip.