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How to Replace Door Handles The door handles of your home are an essential element of your design. A new handle can transform your home and bring your decor to the present. Over time your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff or even break. These are signs 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 aesthetics of your house while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They come in a wide range of finishes, colors and types to match your decor. If yours is beginning begin to show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be completed in a couple of steps. You'll need to find the spindle, or shaft, through which the knob is connected to the door. window handles have a small opening that you can access with a screwdriver to remove the set screws that keep the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole in which can be used with a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. When you press this pin it opens the latch mechanism and lets you pull or push the knob. Once you have access to the shaft or spindle, take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure whether the latch works before tightening new set screws. After replacing the knob, put the rod of the latch over the hole in the door and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned then thread the latch plate screws and tighten the screws. Some people opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware for modern, sleek design that matches other furnishings in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic style which is great for rustic-styled rooms. If you have a member of your family who has mobility issues, you may want to choose a lever style or rim lock that require less pressure to operate. Other aspects are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility have been key issues when it comes to developing new handle designs. For example some handles can be operated using an arm. Latch The latch that opens your door is prone to wear and tear due to the wear and tear of use. The replacement of the latch to fit the new handle is a simple DIY job and will make a huge change in the way your door opens and closes. Depending on what type of handle you use, the latch could be a separate component or an integral part of the knob. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and reinstalling will be used. Getting the old latch out of its place is quite simple, especially if your door handle has what is called a “magic button”. This tiny pressure-slot, found on the side knob, is the one you'll need to press in order to remove the latch of the handle. If your handle does not have this magic button you'll need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed using the help of a screwdriver. Some have a tiny slot in them that you can slide your screwdriver into, while others simply snap off. Then, unscrew the machine screws that attach the latch and the plate to the door handle. These are the shorter screws with a sharp tip and you'll need to keep these 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 put it away. You can now begin installing 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 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 provided. Strike Plate It is common to replace a door handle because it is loose or does not lock properly. This is often caused by malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, for example an unbalanced strike plate that is too short or moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb with time. This project lets you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which can provide better security for your door and ensure it stays closed. To check if the problem is due to the strike plate, apply lipstick or a similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is lower than your strike plate hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is higher than the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb. You may be able simply to screw the new strikeplate into the one you have already installed using the screws included with it, based on the door you have. However, you might need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel some of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, you must be careful not to cut too deeply or you could damage the strength of your doorjamb. Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the lock a more secure hold on the doors and require more force to open the doors. It typically requires two longer screws to fix the strike plate to the frame of the door. To do this, you'll need to remove the current strike plate and then drill and chisel away the wood to make room for the new one. This difficult-to-find strike plate was designed to be used with antique rim locks, and it's made from sturdy solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. It comes with wood screws and machine screws, so you'll have the right hardware for the job. Remember that wood screws have a pointed point, whereas machine screws are blunter.