How to Change a Door Handle- A quick Guide

Door Handles were manufactured to make our life easy and simple. With the help of door knobs, we can easily open and close doors, windows, almirahs, wardrobes etc. We can say that handles are perfect companion for abodes, but with time and regular use, they start to lose their functionality and charm. We need to change and replace them after a while. In this article, we will discuss about a brief way to change the door knobs easily.

Table Of Contents

Step 1 – Remove the old door handle.
Step 2 – Install the new handle
Step 3: Test the new door handle.

Tools & Materials

New door handle and screws
Flathead screwdriver
Cordless screwdriver or head screwdriver
Wedge for the door

Step 1 – Remove the old door handle.

To remove a door handle, place a wedge at the bottom of the door, then check for exposed screws on the inside of the door. For most doors, you should see 1 to 3 exposed mounting screws on the side of the door that doesn't have a handle.

Loosen the mounting screws with a screwdriver, then pull the handles out of the latch assembly.

With the mounting screws removed, you should have no problem pulling the knobs or levers out of the latch.

Step 2 – Install the new handle

To install a door handle, open the door and stick a wedge under the bottom edge of the door.
Push the handle's pressure release with a screwdriver and pull it off.
Unscrew and pull off the handle's cover plates.

Step 3: Test the new door handle.

To replace a door handle, open the door halfway, place a wedge under the door and use a screwdriver to remove the pressure release.
Next, unscrew and pull off the door handle's cover plates and remove any screws holding the cover plates in place.
To install the new door handle, align it with the spindle and slide the spindle into the hole.

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Posted By : Arpita Mathur

Updated On: 12 October, 2023

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FAQ

Yes, you can easily change a door handle to a door knob. All you need is a new door knob, a screwdriver, and some time.

• Unscrew the door handle, latch, and strike plate/face plate, and remove them.
• Mark the level of the spindle holes at which the lever has to be installed.
• Carefully drill holes into the door so that the latch fits perfectly.
• Trace and chisel out the strike plate and face plate outline.
• Screw the strike plate on the door's narrow edge and the door lever into the spindle holes.
• Align and attach the strike plate to the face plate on the door jamb using screws.

Internal door handles can take a lot of wear and tear but it's a simple job to change them; all you need is a screwdriver.
Remove the old doorknob, the latch, and the strike.
You will need to know the back set; this is a distance from the edge of the door to the center of the hall. The rear set on the door must be the same as the lock, although some are adjustable.
Put the latch in the hole and tighten the two screws making sure the bevelled side faces the door jamb.
Install the outside lever and then the spindle through the latch.
Install the inside lever and tighten the screws until the lock is firm.
Match the screw holes on strike with the centre lines on the door jamb. Test that it works smoothly.

Yes, it is easy to change door handles. The majority of door handles will be fixed with screws. Some will have a grub screw fixing. Some may have double fixings or screws from both sides.