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How to Replace Door Handles For Patio Doors

Door handles are an essential part of the decor of your home. A new handle can bring your decor and space modern.

Over time, your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff and even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace them. This guide will help you select the appropriate replacement door handle for your home.

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The handles on your doors will improve the appearance of your house and allow you to open and close them. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles to match your decor. If yours is beginning appear worn or just need an upgrade replacing them is easy and can be accomplished in just a few steps.

You'll need to find the spindle, or shaft through which the knob is connected to the door. Some knobs have a small opening that you can access with a screwdriver to remove the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole in which can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. When you press the pin it opens the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push on the knob.

After you have ahold of the shaft or spindle, take off the patio door handle with lock knob and replace it with the new one. Make sure to align it correctly and test to see that the latch functions properly before tightening your new set screws.

After replacing the knob, put the latch rod over the door's hole. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Ensure that the holes are aligned, then tighten the screws for the latch plate.

Some people opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish on 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 rustic-styled rooms. If you have someone in your family with mobility issues, you might want to choose a lever style or rim lock, which requires less pressure to operate.

While aesthetics are traditionally the primary consideration for door handle design, other factors are increasingly being considered too. Infection control and accessibility are two major issues that have led to the creation of innovative new handle designs like those that can be operated using a person's forearm.

Latch

The latch that holds the handle of your door open can wear down over time. It is simple to change the latch on your door handle. This will make a big difference in how it opens and closes.

Depending on the type of knob you have the latch could be part of the knob or it could be an individual piece that is attached to the door. In either case, the same process for removing and reinstalling is applicable. 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 have to press to pull the latch out of the handle.

If your handle does not have this magic button the first step is to take off any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed by using a screwdriver in order to remove them off the handle. Some have a tiny slot in them that you can slide your screwdriver, whereas others snap off.

Then, unscrew the machine screws that secure the inner plate and latch to the door handle. It is important to keep these shorter screws with an angled tip in a secure location to be able to reuse them later. After the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and the mechanism from the hole, and then set it aside.

Now you can begin installing the new latch. Place the inside of the latch into the hole in the external door handles and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch is pointing towards the latching mechanism inside the handle and that it is lined up with the other screw chambers in the door handle. Then, push the outside latch plate onto the handle and secure it using the screws supplied.

Strike Plate

It is typical to replace a door handle because it feels loose, or does not lock properly. This is usually caused by misaligned parts in the latching mechanism, such as a strike plate that is too small or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb over time. This simple fix allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a new, larger one that can provide greater security and will keep your door shut.

Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the bolt for the latch to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it indicates that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate has likely been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door you have, you may be able to just attach the new strike plate into the existing one with the screws that come with it. But, you may have to pre-drill holes and then chisel out some of the wood to make sure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case, you must be careful not to chisel too much or you may damage the integrity of your doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new box strike plate that provides the lock with a stronger grip on the door and requires more force to open it. It typically requires two longer screws to secure the strike plate in the door frame. You'll have remove the previous strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one.

This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and has a heavy-duty thickness. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. It comes with both wood screws and machine screws, so you'll have the correct hardware for your job. Just remember that wood screws have a pointy edge, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.