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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are an essential element of your home's decor. door handles can transform your home's decor and bring your decor up to date. Over time your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff or even break. These are indications that it's time to change the knobs. This guide will help you select the best door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs Door handles can enhance the appearance of your home while also making it easier for people to open and close doors. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors and styles that will complement your decor. If yours have started to show signs of wear or require an upgrade it is possible to change them in just a few easy steps. The first thing to do is locate the shaft or spindle 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 loosen the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a small slot or hole in which you can use a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated pin, also 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 off the door knob and replace it with the new one. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure that the latch functions properly before tightening the new set screws. After replacing 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. Make sure that the holes are lined up then thread the latch plate screws and tighten them. Some people opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware to give it a sleek, contemporary look that complements other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic style, which pairs well with farmhouse-styled spaces. If you have a member of your family who has mobility issues, you might want to choose a lever style or rim lock that requires less pressure to operate. While aesthetics have traditionally been the most important factor in door handle design, other aspects are becoming more important as well. Accessibility and control of infections are key issues that have led to the creation of innovative new handle designs like those that can be operated with a person's forearm. Latch The latch that holds the handle of your door open may wear out as time passes. 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 may be a separate component or an integral part of the knob. In either case, you'll need to follow the same steps for removing and replacing. It's simple to remove the old latch, particularly if you have doors with a “magic” button. Located on the side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is what you have to press to pull the latch out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism. If your handle does not have this button, you'll need to remove the cover plates that are placed over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed using a screwdriver in order to remove them off of the handle. Some have slots where you can insert your screwdriver. Other handles simply snap off. Next, you will want to remove the two machine screws holding the latch and the inner plate to the door handle. These are the screws with a pointy tip You will be required to keep them in a safe place to reuse them in subsequent steps. After the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism from the hole and set it aside. Then you can begin to install the new latch. Insert the latch plate into the door hole and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure that 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 of the door handle. Then, push the outside latch plate on and secure it with the screws provided. Strike Plate One of the most common reasons to replace the door handle is because it feels loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually caused by malfunctioning parts of the latching mechanism, such as a striking plate that's either too short or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb over time. This simple project will allow you to replace your old strike plate with a longer, new one that will provide better security and ensure that your door stays shut. To determine if the issue is caused by the strike plate, apply lipstick or similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is lower than your strike plate hole, it indicates that the plate is too small and the door will not 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 just install the new strike plate into place over the old one with the screws included with it. You may have 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. You can also try installing a new strike plate which gives the lock a much more secure grip on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically it will require two longer screws to secure the strike plate to the frame of the door. It is necessary remove the previous strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one. This difficult-to-find strike plate was specifically designed to work with antique rim locks, and is made of sturdy solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. It comes with both wood screws and machine screws, ensuring that you have the right equipment for your task. Just remember that wood screws have a sharp tip, while the machine ones are more blunt.