In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
How to center a handle on a door face.
Surface mounted pulls are often used on lightweight doors such as gates.
The looseness of a door handle can be due to the prolonged use of a particular entryway.
How to remove the faceplate from a lever door knob.
How to center a drawer pull.
When repairing or replacing a doorknob lever you need to remove the faceplate also called a trim plate or rosette to gain access to the.
To fix door handles that are loose you may be able to simply tighten the connections that have begun to wane.
Insert the new latch assembly into the bore hole in the edge of the door.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
If the door handle uses locking mechanism test all the ways of locking.
Surface mounting a door pull offers a convenient installation as it can simply be screwed into place.
The door pull is screwed directly to the door s face.
This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides.
Switching out brass hardware for brushed nickel creates a more modern look.
The curved side of the latch bolt should face the strike plate on the jamb as the door is closed.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
Make sure the latch bolt is facing in the proper direction.