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How to Replace upvc door handles are a crucial element of your home's decor. A new handle can transform your space and bring your decor to the present. As time passes, your knobs for your doors can begin to feel stiff or even break. These are indicators that it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help you select the right replacement door handle for your home. Door Knobs The handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your house and make it easier for you to shut and open them. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors and types to complement your decor. If yours have started to show signs of wear or require an upgrade, you can replace them in a couple of simple steps. The first thing you have to find is the spindle or shaft through which the knob is attached to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can put the screwdriver with a small diameter to release the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a tiny slot or hole that allows you to press the spring-activated detent pin using a flathead. This pin lets go of the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push the knob. After you have ahold of the shaft or spindle, remove the old door knob and replace it with the new one. Be sure to align it correctly and check to ensure that the latch works properly before tightening your new set screws. After you've replaced the knob, place the latch rod in position over the hole in the door and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Ensure that the holes are aligned then tighten the screws for the latch plate. Some people prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish for the door hardware to give their home a sleek and contemporary style. This will match their other furniture. Others prefer a more rustic look that is a good match for farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have family members who have mobility issues You might think about an rim lock or a lever style door knob, which require less pressure to operate. Other aspects are being considered more and more for the design of door handles. Infection control and accessibility are the main issues that have led to the creation of innovative new handle designs, such as ones that can be operated using the forearm of a person. Latch The latch that holds the door handle open may wear out as time passes. It is simple to change the latch on your door handle. This will result in an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes. Depending on the type of handle you use, the latch could be a separate part or a component of the knob. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and reinstalling will be used. It's easy to remove the old latch, especially when you have an entry handle that has a “magic” button. It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is what you need to press to take the latch right out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism. If your handle does not have this magic button the first step is to remove any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed by using a screwdriver in order to remove them off the handle. Some have a slot in which you can insert your screwdriver, while others just snap off. The next step is to remove the two machine screws that hold the latch and the plate to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp point – you will need to keep these in a safe place to use them again in the next steps. Once these are off, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and set it aside. Then you can begin to install the new latch. Install the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door, and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that 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 of the door handle. Then, push the exterior latch plate onto and secure it using the provided screws. Strike Plate One of the most frequent reasons to replace a door handle is because it feels loose or doesn't lock properly. This is often caused by incorrectly aligned parts in the latching mechanism, like an unbalanced strike plate that is too small or has moved up or down on the doorjamb as time passes. This easy project allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that will provide better security and keep your door 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 try to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate's hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is over the strike plate hole, it's most likely that the strike plate has been moved up or down the doorjamb. Depending on the door you have You may be able to simply attach the new strike plate into place over the old one with the screws included with it. However, you may need to drill holes prior to drilling and then chisel out some of the wood to make sure it's a snug fit. If this is the case Be careful not to chisel out too much wood or you could damage the integrity of the doorjamb. You could also try installing a new strike plate which gives the lock a much 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 do this, you'll have to take off the existing strike plate, then drill and chisel out the wood to make room for the new one. This strike plate is specifically designed to work with rim locks from the past, and it's made from robust solid brass with a heavy duty thickness. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws, allowing you to pick the right hardware to suit your needs. Remember that wood screws have a pointed tip, and machine screws have a blunter tip.