Replacing Old Double Door Handle

Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.

Replacing old double door handle.

The strike side the side with the lockset of these doors has a beveled edge so the door can swing freely. With the new dead bolt and latch bolt in place fit the handle over the door s existing holes. Then remove the hinge pins and lift the existing door out of the doorframe. How to remove the old door handle.

Oh the joys of living in an old home she says sarcastically. If the doorknob is on the left you need a left handed door. Mark and trim the new door if needed mark and carefully trim the bottom of the new door to fit the existing doorframe. Replacing old door knobs and hinges and the best kept secret to help you do it.

Don t get me wrong i love living in our old home but it does come with certain challenges. This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides. In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged. An important measurement to double check is the c measurement shown in the image here.

Step 3 install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi. The best way to ensure that the correct replacement handle is purchased is to take the old door handle to the supply store. Measure the existing door and doorframe take precise measurements of the existing door and doorframe. Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges.

Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door. Diy remove replace door s handle with hidden screws. I had to fix it. Let s start by covering the steps for removing the old door handle.

Here s how i did it. My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside. Replace the existing strike and latch plates in the door jamb with the new ones provided with your set. A drill may also be helpful.

It s important to match this length with your new handleset to avoid drilling a new hole in the door and unsightly patching. Your handleset will have a through bolt attaching the bottom of the exterior grip. I could write a list for you but let s concentrate on the interior doors and the reason why we had to. Check that the new set has a latch because some handles may require the purchase of a separate latch.

Here is the handleset i bought. Some blank doors have a specific swing direction. Make sure that the replacement is the exact match or at least has the same specifications as the old one.