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Door double glazed handles are an essential part of your home's decor. A new handle can bring your home's decor and interior up-to-date.

Over time, your knobs for your bi-fold doors handle can begin to feel stiff or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help choose the right door handle replacement upvc window handles for your home.

Door Knobs

The handles for Bifold doors on your doors can enhance the appearance of your house and make it easier to shut and open them. They come in a wide range of finishes, colors, and types to match your decor. If yours is beginning show signs of wear or simply require an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be done in a few steps.

The first thing you have to find is the spindle or shaft through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can put the screwdriver with a small diameter to loosen the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole that can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. The pin 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. Be sure to align it properly and check to ensure that the latch works correctly before tightening the new set screws.

After replacing the knob, you can place the latch rod over the hole on the door. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned, then tighten the latch plate screws.

Some people opt for the smooth or brushed finish for their door hardware to create an elegant, modern look that complements other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic style that is a good match for spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have members of your household who have mobility issues You might think about the rim lock or lever style door knob, which require less pressure to operate.

Other aspects are being considered more and more for the design of door handles for internal bifold doors. Accessibility and infection control are key considerations in the creation of new handle designs. For instance, some can be operated using the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds the door handle open may wear out over time. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will result in an enormous difference in the way it opens and closes.

Depending on what kind of handle you choose the latch can be a separate component or a component of the knob. In either situation, the same procedure for removing and installing will be used. The process of removing the old latch of the way is relatively simple, especially if your door handle is equipped with what's called a "magic button". The button is located on the left side of the knob, this small pressure-slot is what you need to press to take the latch right out of the handle and out of the latching mechanism.

If your handle isn't equipped with this magic button the first step is to remove any cover plates that sit over the latch plate. They are typically rectangular or circular and can be removed with a screwdriver. Some have a small slot in them that you can slide your screwdriver into, while others snap off.

Then, loosen the machine screws that secure the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. You'll need to keep the screws that are shorter and have an angled tip in a safe location so that you can reuse them later. Once the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the hole in the door and place it in a safe place.

Now you can start on the new latch. Place the inside of the latch into the hole in the door and secure it with the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism in the handle and is aligned with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then, push the exterior latch plate onto the handle and secure it using the provided screws.

Strike Plate

It is typical to replace a door handle if it feels loose, or doesn't lock properly. This is often caused by misaligned components in the latching mechanism, such as an unbalanced strike plate that is too short or moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb over time. This project allows you to replace your old strikeplate with a more substantial one, which will provide greater security for your door and keep it shut.

To determine if the issue is caused by the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material on the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it indicates that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate may have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb.

Depending on your door depending on the door, you might be able to simply screw the new strike plate in place over the old one, using the screws that come with it. However, you may need to pre-drill holes and then chisel some of the wood to ensure it's snugly fitted. If this is the situation, be careful to not cut too much wood or you may ruin the integrity of the doorjamb.

You can also consider installing a new box strike plate which will give the lock 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 frame of the door. To accomplish this, you'll need to take off the existing strike plate and 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 wood screws and machine screws, which means you'll have the right hardware for the job. Keep in mind that wood screws have a pointed tip, whereas machine screws are blunter.