Being much more than a linking necessity for opening or closing a door, door-knobs are a gateway of style and safety and reveals the occupants’ personality and flair. Often to match alterations in interior décor or replace worn out ones or just to renew the stylish and edgy look to attract visitors’ attention, these doorknobs need to be change. Replacing a damaged or worn doorknob is not a task that requires special skills or hi-tech facilities or a large amount of time. It is always best to buy and settle on your replacement hardware before removing the old knobs. Given below is the easiest process to replace the knobs without help from any repairperson and in the least stressing way.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Resources required:
• Screwdriver
• Door-knobs kits
• New door-knobs
Instructions:
• With the tools in hand, remove the existing doorknob. First, remove the screws holding the plate of the doorknob. These screws are usually located on the inner side of the door. Take special precaution as to not damage the wood of the door.
• Once the plates are loose, you can then remove the doorknobs. Pull apart the knobs and out of the door completely.
• Now, look for two screws holding the door mechanism in place on the doorframe. Remove both screws and the bolt.
• Once the doorknobs are out, replace the strike plate next. The strike plate is the small metal plate that catches the bolt or lock and it is located on the doorframe opposite to the knob. Look for the slot along the seam and unscrew to pull apart the plate covering the slot.
• Once the knobs are removed, you are ready to replace the door with the new hardware. Depending on your door, you may need to adjust the backseat, the distance between the edge of the door and the centre of the doorknob. Most doorknobs can accommodate different backseats. The process is very easy: you need to just move backward the removal procedure and get a brand new doorknob gleaming with the pride of your achievement.
• However, one needs to remember the position of the lock so that the new one latches close in the proper direction.
• Also remember screwing up the latch and lock properly ensures completion and assures house safety.
FAQ
Ques: What are the prerequisites of buying door-knobs?
Ans: It is best to find a knob with an exact replica mechanism and screw setting to your old doorknobs to avoid new cuts and repositioning. While doorknobs are sold in standard sizes, there are a few different varieties out there. So it’s better to be cautious to avoid extra hassle.
Ques: What do I need to look before buying new door-knobs?
Ans: Before embarking upon buying new doorknobs, make sure you know what exactly suits and complements your door design. Because with the variety of knobs available. you might get confused and sway more by looks than the requirements.
Ques: What are the things that need to be checked while buying a replacing knob?
Ans: The knobs come in various designs and mode of operation, opening inwards, outwards, locking out, locking in and its safety features. Find a knob matching the requirement and assuring easy operation.
Quick Tips
Doorknobs are held together with screws. On both sides of the door, you will see screws. Remove those screws. Once you have those screws out, you should be able to remove the knobs.
Things to watch out for
• Patience and composure are extremely necessary to ensure the whole operation goes on smoothly as small sized parts of the knobs can get confusing and stressful.
• Keep all tools at hand.
• Keep first aid at hand.
• Follow directions on the package of the knob to the minutest detail.
• Before winding up the operation, test the new handle to make sure it turns and locks properly.
