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How to Replace Door Handles The door handles of your home are an important part of the decor. A new handle can bring your home's decor and interior up-to-date. Over time, your knobs for your doors can begin to feel stiff and even break. These are indications that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you pick the right replacement door handle for your home. Door Knobs Door handles can enhance the appearance of your house while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They are available in a variety of colors, finishes and styles that will complement your decor. If yours is beginning to appear worn or simply require an upgrade replacing them is simple and can be completed in a few steps. The first thing you have to find is the spindle or shaft through which the knob is attached to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that can be used with a screwdriver to remove the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a tiny slot, or hole, that you can use to press an activated detent pin that is spring-activated using flathead. When you press this pin, the latch mechanism releases and allows you to pull or push the knob. Once you have the spindle or shaft in your hand, remove the old knob and replace it. Make sure you align it properly and then test to see that the latch works properly before tightening the new set screws. After replacing the knob, put the rod for the latch into the hole on the door. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are in alignment, then tighten the screws on the latch plate. Some people opt for a smooth or brushed finish on their door hardware to give it an elegant, modern look that is a perfect match for other furniture in their homes. Some people prefer a rustic design that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have members of your household who are unable to move You might think about an rim lock or a lever style door knob that require less pressure to operate. While aesthetics are traditionally the primary consideration for door handle design, other factors are increasingly being considered too. Infection control and accessibility are two major issues that have led to the creation of new designs for handle handles including ones that can be operated using the forearm of a person. Latch The latch that holds the handle of your door open may wear out as time passes. Changing out the old latch to fit an entirely new handle can be an easy DIY project and it can make a big change in the way your door opens and closes. Depending on the type of handle you have, the latch may be a part of the knob itself or it could be an independent piece attached to the door. In any case, you'll follow the same procedure for removing and replacing. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially if you have a door handle with a “magic” button. The button is located on the left side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is what you have to press to pop the latch right out of the handle 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 rest over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed with the help of a screwdriver. Some have a small slot in them where you can insert your screwdriver, whereas others snap off. Then, loosen the machine screws that attach the inner plate and latch to the door handle. You will need to store the screws that are shorter and have an angled tip in a safe location so that you can reuse them in the future. Once these are off you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and put it away. Now you can start on the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism in the handle and is aligned with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then, push the outside latch plate onto and secure it with the screws provided. Strike Plate One of the most frequent reasons to replace a door handle is because it is loose or doesn't lock properly. This is typically caused by incorrectly aligned parts of the latching system, such as the strike plate being too small or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb as time passes. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with an extended one, which will provide more security for your door and ensure it stays shut. To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or a similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate's hole, this means that your door isn't latching because the strike plate is too small. If the mark is over the strike plate hole, it's likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down on the doorjamb. Depending on the door depending on the door, you might be able to simply install the new strike plate into place over the old one, using the screws that come with it. You may need to drill holes first and then chisel the wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the situation, be careful to not cut too much wood or you could damage the integrity of the doorjamb. Installing a new style box strike plate will give the lock a more secure grip on the doors and require more force to open them. It usually requires two larger screws to anchor the strike plate into the frame of the door. It is necessary to remove the old strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one. This difficult-to-find strike plate was specifically designed to work with rim locks from the past, and it's made from sturdy solid brass in an extremely thick. This kit includes both wood screws as well as machine screws so you can select the appropriate hardware to suit your needs. Make sure to note that wood screws have a sharp edge, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.