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How to Replace Door handles for double glazed doors

The door replacement handles for upvc windows of your home are an essential element of your interior design. A new handle will bring your home's decor up to date.

Over time the knobs on your door could become stiff or even break. These are signs it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you pick the correct 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 close them. They come in a variety of colors, finishes and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning begin to show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade replacing them is easy and can be accomplished in a few steps.

You must locate the spindle, or shaft through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can put an incredibly small screwdriver to loosen the set screws that hold the knob in place. Some have a tiny slot or hole through which you can press a spring-activated detent pin with a flathead. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism and allows you pull or push the knob.

After you have gained access to the spindle or shaft, take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Align it correctly and check that the latch functions properly before tightening the set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the rod for latching over the door's hole and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are lined up and then thread in the latch plate screws and tighten them.

Some people choose a brushed or smooth metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary appearance. This will match the furniture they have. Others prefer a more rustic style which is great for spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have members of your household with mobility limitations, you may be interested in a rim lock or lever knobs for doors, which require less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections are key issues that have led to the creation of new designs for handle handles, such as ones which can be operated by the forearms of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the door handle open can wear down over time. The replacement upvc window handles of the latch to fit the new handle is an easy DIY task and it will make a huge difference in the way your door opens and closes.

Depending on what kind of handle you choose, the latch could be a separate component or an integral part of the knob. In either scenario, the same procedure for removing and installing is applicable. The process of removing the old latch of place is fairly easy especially if the door handle has what's known as a "magic button". Located on the side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is what you have to press to pop the latch right out of the handle for double glazed window and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle does not have this magical button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed using a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can place your screwdriver, whereas others simply snap off.

Then, loosen the machine screws that secure the latch and the plate to the door handle. You will need to store the screws that are shorter and have an angled tip in a secure location to be able to reuse them in the future. After these screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and place it in a safe place.

Now you can begin installing the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure the square pin that is on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers inside the door upvc handle window. Then, push the outside latch plate onto and secure it with the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

It is typical to replace a door handle when it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is typically caused by misaligned parts in the latching system, such as a striking plate that's either too short or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb over time. This simple project will allow you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that can provide greater security and will keep your door shut.

To check if the problem is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate's hole, it indicates that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is over the strike hole on the plate, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down on the doorjamb.

It is possible to put the new strikeplate in place over the existing one using the screws that come with it, based on your door. But, you may have to pre-drill holes and then chisel some of the wood to make sure it's a good fit. If this is the situation make sure you don't chisel out too much wood or you'll damage the strength of the doorjamb.

You can also try installing a new box strike plate, which provides the lock with a stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two longer screws to secure the strike plate to the door frame. To accomplish this, you'll need to take off 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 from solid brass and has an extremely thick. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. This kit comes with wood screws as well as machine screws so you can select the appropriate hardware to suit your requirements. Just remember that wood screws have a sharp tip, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.