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How to Replace Door Handles The door handles in your home are an important part of the interior design. A new handle will bring your home's decor and interior modern. As time passes, your knobs for your doors can begin to feel stiff and even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you select the correct door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs The handles on your doors can enhance the look of your home and make it easier for you to open and close them. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors, and types to match your decor. If yours is beginning to appear worn or just need an upgrade replacing them is easy and can be accomplished in a couple of steps. The first thing you have to do is locate the shaft or spindle through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that you can access with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a small slot or hole in which can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism and allows you pull or push the knob. After you have ahold of the spindle or shaft, remove the old door knob and replace it with the new one. Align it correctly and check that the latch is working properly before tightening the new set screws. After replacing the knob, place the rod for the latch into the door's hole. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then tighten the screws for the latch plate. Some prefer a smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware for a sleek, contemporary look that matches other furnishings in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic style that is a good match for farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have family members who are unable to move You might want to consider choosing a rim lock or lever style door knob that require less pressure to operate. While aesthetics are traditionally the most important factor in door handle design, other aspects are being taken into consideration too. Infection control and accessibility are two major issues that have led to the development of new designs for handle handles, such as ones which can be operated by the forearms of a person. Latch The latch that keeps your door handle open can wear out from the wear and tear of use. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will result in huge differences in how it opens and closes. Depending on what type of handle you are using the latch can be a separate part or an integral part of the knob. In either case, you'll need to follow the same procedure to remove and replace. It's simple to remove the old latch, particularly when you have doors with a “magic” button. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob, is what you will have to press to pop the latch out of the handle. If your handle doesn't have this button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed with a screwdriver. Some have a tiny slot in them where you can put your screwdriver through, while others simply snap off. Then, loosen the machine screws that hold the inner plate and latch to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a pointy tip You will have to store them in a safe place to use them again in the next steps. Once the screws are removed, you are able to remove the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole and set it aside. Now you can start on the new latch. Place the latch plate in the door hole and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure the square pin on the inside of the latch is facing the mechanism for latching inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers in the door handle. Then, push the exterior latch plate onto and secure it using the screws provided. Strike Plate One of the most common reasons for replacing a door handle is because it feels loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to malfunctioning parts of the latching mechanism, such as a strike plate that is too small or has moved up or down on the doorjamb over time. This simple fix allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, longer one that can provide greater security and ensure that your door stays shut. Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the bolt that you are using to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate is likely to have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb. Depending on your door depending on the door, you might be able to screw the new strike plate into the existing one, using the screws included with it. You may have to drill holes first and then chisel the wood to ensure a tight fit. If this is the case, you must be careful not to cut too hard or you'll damage the strength of your doorjamb. Installing a new style box strike plate will give the lock a stronger grip on the doors and will require more force to open them. It usually requires two larger screws to secure the strike plate in the door frame. You'll need remove the old strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to make room for the new one. This hard-to-find strike plate is made to work with rim locks from the past, and it's made from durable solid brass in a heavy duty thickness. It comes with machine screws and wood screws, so you'll have the right hardware for the job. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip, and machine screws have a blunter tip.