Replacing Old Double Door Handle

Step 3 install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi.

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. Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening. The strike side the side with the lockset of these doors has a beveled edge so the door can swing freely. Make sure that the replacement is the exact match or at least has the same specifications as the old one.

If the knob is to the right select a right handed door. The best way to ensure that the correct replacement handle is purchased is to take the old door handle to the supply store. I could write a list for you but let s concentrate on the interior doors and the reason why we had to. Diy remove replace door s handle with hidden screws.

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. I had to fix it. All you ll need to replace an interior door handle is a screwdriver and the new replacement door handle.

My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside. Replacing old door knobs and hinges and the best kept secret to help you do it. Mark and trim the new door if needed mark and carefully trim the bottom of the new door to fit the existing doorframe. Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges.

Don t get me wrong i love living in our old home but it does come with certain challenges. Measure the existing door and doorframe take precise measurements of the existing door and doorframe. 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. In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged. Some blank doors have a specific swing direction. Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.

How to remove the old door handle. 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. This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides.

An important measurement to double check is the c measurement shown in the image here. Here s how i did it. Let s start by covering the steps for removing the old door handle.