Replacing Old Double Door Handle

Measure the existing door and doorframe take precise measurements of the existing door and doorframe.

Replacing old double door handle.

It s important to match this length with your new handleset to avoid drilling a new hole in the door and unsightly patching. Diy remove replace door s handle with hidden screws. How to remove the old door handle. Replace the existing strike and latch plates in the door jamb with the new ones provided with your set.

If the doorknob is on the left you need a left handed door. Here s how i did it. I had to fix it. Some blank doors have a specific swing direction.

Oh the joys of living in an old home she says sarcastically. Don t get me wrong i love living in our old home but it does come with certain challenges. With the new dead bolt and latch bolt in place fit the handle over the door s existing holes. An important measurement to double check is the c measurement shown in the image here.

Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door. This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides. Let s start by covering the steps for removing the old door handle. In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.

Mark and trim the new door if needed mark and carefully trim the bottom of the new door to fit the existing doorframe. The strike side the side with the lockset of these doors has a beveled edge so the door can swing freely. Replacing old door knobs and hinges and the best kept secret to help you do it. Check that the new set has a latch because some handles may require the purchase of a separate latch.

My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside. Here is the handleset i bought. The best way to ensure that the correct replacement handle is purchased is to take the old door handle to the supply store. If the knob is to the right select a right handed door.

Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges. Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening. Step 3 install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi. A drill may also be helpful.

To remove the dead bolt and latch bolt unscrew their faceplates located on the door s inner edge. Your handleset will have a through bolt attaching the bottom of the exterior grip. Then remove the hinge pins and lift the existing door out of the doorframe.