Changing Old Door Handle

With the right tools and know how you can replace an interior doorknob yourself.

Changing old door handle.

Before you learn how to change door locks measure the space where you ll install the replacement. How to change a home door handle lock combo. Replacing old door knobs and hinges and the best kept secret to help you do it. Take care to measure carefully as matching the size can be especially problematic in older homes.

To replace the knob you ll need to remove the old doorknob and substitute it with a new one. Woodie s will show you how to change a door handle. Replace the existing strike and latch plates in the door jamb with the new ones provided with your set. Measure the diameter of the holes currently cut out of your door so you can select a new door lock that fits those dimensions.

Door handles of all types take only a couple of minutes to install as long as the necessary tools and replacement sets are ready. Step 3 install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi. Over time doorknobs and handles wear out become hard to operate or just look shabby like this 20 year old bathroom knob. However if you re replacing an old handle the housing holes in your door might be different sizes.

Your front door is the first thing people see when they enter your home. I could write a list for you but let s concentrate on the interior doors and the reason why we had to. If your door handles are old or damaged it will come in handy if you know how to replace a door handle. Make a good impression on guests by swapping out your old beat up lockset.

If this is the case it might be a good idea to remove your old handle first and measure the housing holes before you buy a new door handle. Oh the joys of living in an old home she says sarcastically. To remove the dead bolt and latch bolt unscrew their faceplates located on the door s inner edge. However it may also take more than that if it is your first time.

But replacing them is easy. Don t get me wrong i love living in our old home but it does come with certain challenges.