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Door Handle Replacement Its worth replacing door handles if you dont like the way they look or if theyre difficult to use With a bit of patience you can get an entirely new handle in a short time Modern door handles are often equipped with cover plates which hide the screws for an attractive look If your new handle does not have screws already attached you will have to attach them separately Remove the handle that was previously used The door handle isnt just a decorative feature for your home but its also a safety feature that allows you to lock and unlock the door As time passes the door handle can start to lose its grip or feel a bit loose It could also begin to look worn out and old This is a sign that its time to replace your door handle If your door handle is becoming difficult to use it may be time to replace it This is a serious issue since you wont be in a position to lock or unlock the door and put you and your family at risk Another reason to replace your door handle is when its damaged or broken A damaged or broken door handle can be risky particularly for elderly or children members who may struggle to open it They could be trapped Its easy to replace a broken handle on the door Most modern door handles are a standard size so they are suitable for any door If youre not sure whether the new door handle youre buying will work try removing the old one and measuring its housing holes This will help you to purchase the right size door handle It is the easiest method to remove the door handle by taking it off from the door This is usually done using a screw driver However some door handles have the cover plate which hides the mounting screws so youll need to pry off this to reach the screws underneath After removing the handle that was previously used take note of the way in which the spindle has been connected This will help you align the new handle You can also remove the door handle by depressing the latch mechanism You can use a screwdriver for removing the door handle But youll need to locate the small latch which is located on the edge trim piece After you have removed the latch take the handle off the strike plate and then the latch off the doors edge Remove the Strike Plate When you replace your handle youll be required to replace the latch plate which is the hole that the doors latch hooks into when it closes The new handles will come with two latch plates a rectangular and circular plate see the above diagram that shows the parts of a door handle If your current latch plate is rectangular swap it over to the circular one so that the latch hooks onto the strike plate in a way that makes the handle easier to use The first step is to take off the screw that holds the old latch plate The screws can be very tight and may require some force to loosen If you can it might be beneficial to have another person assist you with this task After the screws have been removed and the latch plate should pull out of the door with ease If the latch plate is stuck or wont move use a small file to scrape the edges This can sometimes open the plate up Now you can proceed to creating the new door strike plate to be installed Using the screws made of wood that came with the new handles screw the latch plate onto the inside of the doorjamb Dont over tighten your screws as this can cause damage to the strike plate If youre not sure if the latch plate is in the proper position You can try closing and opening the door to see whether it latches and closes correctly If not youll need to adjust the strike plate upwards or down or even forward or back until the door closes and latches correctly If the door is jiggling or moving you may need to increase the size of the hole for latching in the strike plate This is more common for older doors but can happen due to wear and tear hinge mortises that are too shallow or the wrong size for the latch or because of damage or a broken strike plate If this is the case follow the exact procedure to adjust the strike plate but using the use of a metal file instead a chisel and hammer Remove the Latch The latch is the angled metal piece that moves through the hole in the inner edge of your door When you turn the handle it pushes this latch forward and allows you to open the door It also hooks into a hole in the frame of the door to keep your door closed If your door wiggles when you close it replacing the latch might be the only thing needed to fix it Its difficult to identify the screws that hold the latch to the door however theres usually a small hole on the trim plate that permits you to insert a screwdriver in order to take it off Once youve removed the trim plate itll be easy to remove the latch as well as the remaining bolts that hold the spindle and latch in place If the latch is not easily removed then use a paperclip tool to take it off the handle mechanism Place the item into the recessed slot of the latch and gently twist it or jiggle until you feel that the latch and handle begin to split You may need repeat this process a few times before you can remove the latch After the old latch is removed it should be possible to slide the new latch into the slot without problems Make sure that the latch is correctly positioned in the slot and lined up with the screw chambers and then use your new screws to fasten it to the strike plate and door frame Check the backset of the current handle the distance between the centre of the large hole on the front of the door and the edge prior to installing the new handle Also ensure that the latch size on the new handle is a good match to this measurement If you are replacing the latch or handle or if your old lock cylinder has been damaged then you will need an entirely new one If youre not changing locks however a new latch should fit in your existing recess and will work just fine with your current keys Pick a latch that has rectangular cover plates that match the handles you have Remove the cover plate Door handles can start to look worn over time However if you replace them with a modern leveronrose designs its an easy and quick DIY project and decorating idea that can improve the overall appearance of your home You can buy complete sets that include the escutcheons as well as privacy adaptors and escutcheons The first step in replacing the door handle inside is to remove the cover plate or rose which conceals the screws and mechanism inside Find an opening tab on the plate and use a flathead screwdriver to pop it off the knob It may have an opening on one edge or be secured by a pin After the cover plate is off take the screw that holds the inside handle in place and then set it aside It is also necessary to take out the screws that hold the latch and plates to the door which you can accomplish by loosening them using the help of a Philips screwdriver Then you can remove the outer plates and latch plate from the door and put them aside Most doors have an opening between the door jamb and the inside edge of the frame that makes room for a handle but not all have If yours does not have a handle youll need to make a hole in the door for the new handle The procedure to do this is the same procedure opening a door using the lock however youll be taking extra care not to harm the door or frame Installing new screws for the door knob is required after the holes have been drilled Be sure to purchase the same size as the old ones so that you dont end up with a handle thats too tight or loose Installing a new latch and strike rod is also necessary These arent included in the majority of door handle sets Amazons Choice FAERSI 2piece chrome finish handle sets are a great option if youre in need of a premium interior door handle replacement set Its a factoryfit and has received hundreds of fivestar reviews from delighted customers Its a great option for replacing worn or damaged interior door handle hardware on your Chevy HHR