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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are an essential part of the decor of your home. A new handle can transform your home's decor and bring your decor up to date. Over time, your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff and even break. These are indications that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you select the right door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs Door handles can enhance the appearance of your home, while making it easier for people to open and close doors. They are available in a range of finishes, colors and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning appear worn or just need an upgrade replacing them is simple and can be done in a couple of steps. The first thing you have to find is the spindle or shaft through the knob's attachment to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can use an screwdriver to take out the set screws that secure the handle. Some have a slot or hole where can be used with a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated pin, also known as a detent. The pin opens the latch mechanism and lets 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. Check whether the latch works before tightening the new set screws. After replacing the knob, put the rod for latching over the door's hole and lock it in place with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure window handles are aligned then thread the latch plate screws and tighten them. Some prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware to give it modern, sleek design that complements other furniture in their homes. Some people prefer a rustic look that is perfect for farmhouse-style rooms. If you have family members with mobility limitations, you may think about an rim lock or a lever style door knob that require less pressure to operate. Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility have been major considerations when it comes to developing new handle designs. For example, some can be operated with a person's arm. Latch The latch that holds 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 a big difference in how it opens and closes. Depending on the type of handle you use, the latch could be a separate component or an integral part of the knob. In either case, you will follow the same steps to remove and replace. Getting the old latch out of its place is quite simple, especially if your door handle has what is known as a “magic button”. This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob, is what you need to press in order to remove the latch of the handle. If your handle doesn't have this button the first step is to take off any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed by using a screwdriver to pull them off the handle. Some have a small slot in them that you can put your screwdriver through, while others snap off. The next step is to loosen the two machine screws that hold the latch and inner plate to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a pointy tip and you'll have to store them in a safe location to reuse them in subsequent steps. After these screws are removed you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and set it aside. Then you can begin to install the new latch. Place the inside of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it with the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin in the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism of the handle and is aligned with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then, secure the exterior latch plate using the screws supplied. Strike Plate One of the most frequent reasons for replacing a door handle is because it is loose or isn't locking properly. This is typically caused by incorrectly aligned parts of the latching system, for example a strike plate that is too small or has moved up or down on the doorjamb over time. This project lets you replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which will offer more security for your door and keep it closed. Apply a lipstick or other marking material on the bolt for the latch to check if it is the strike plate. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is located below the strike plate hole it means that the door won't latch due to the fact that the strike plate is too small. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate is likely to have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb. You may be able simply to install the new strikeplate in place over the old one using the screws included with it, depending on the door. You may need to first drill holes and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a tight fit. If this is the situation, be careful to not chisel out too much wood or you may ruin the strength of the doorjamb. Installing a brand new box-style strike plate will give the lock a stronger grip on the doors and will require more force to open the doors. Typically it requires two long screws that anchor the strike plate to the door frame. You'll have 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 of solid brass and comes with a heavy-duty thickness. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. This kit includes wood screws and machine screws so you can choose the right hardware to suit your needs. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip, while machine screws are more blunt.