Replacing Old Double Door Handle

Here s how i did it.

Replacing old double door handle.

Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges. With the new dead bolt and latch bolt in place fit the handle over the door s existing holes. I had to fix it. Replace the existing strike and latch plates in the door jamb with the new ones provided with your set.

The strike side the side with the lockset of these doors has a beveled edge so the door can swing freely. To remove the dead bolt and latch bolt unscrew their faceplates located on the door s inner edge. Oh the joys of living in an old home she says sarcastically. Replacing old door knobs and hinges and the best kept secret to help you do it.

It s important to match this length with your new handleset to avoid drilling a new hole in the door and unsightly patching. Don t get me wrong i love living in our old home but it does come with certain challenges. Your handleset will have a through bolt attaching the bottom of the exterior grip. Here is the handleset i bought.

Then remove the hinge pins and lift the existing door out of the doorframe. An important measurement to double check is the c measurement shown in the image here. The best way to ensure that the correct replacement handle is purchased is to take the old door handle to the supply store. Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.

This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides. Step 3 install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi. Check that the new set has a latch because some handles may require the purchase of a separate latch. Let s start by covering the steps for removing the old door handle.

Diy remove replace door s handle with hidden screws. Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door. Mark and trim the new door if needed mark and carefully trim the bottom of the new door to fit the existing doorframe. I could write a list for you but let s concentrate on the interior doors and the reason why we had to.

Make sure that the replacement is the exact match or at least has the same specifications as the old one. Measure the existing door and doorframe take precise measurements of the existing door and doorframe. Some blank doors have a specific swing direction. If the doorknob is on the left you need a left handed door.

In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged. All you ll need to replace an interior door handle is a screwdriver and the new replacement door handle. If the knob is to the right select a right handed door.