Replacing Old Double Door Handle

If the doorknob is on the left you need a left handed door.

Replacing old double door handle.

Here is the handleset i bought. Replacing old door knobs and hinges and the best kept secret to help you do it. All you ll need to replace an interior door handle is a screwdriver and the new replacement door handle. Check that the new set has a latch because some handles may require the purchase of a separate latch.

Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges. Here s how i did it. Don t get me wrong i love living in our old home but it does come with certain challenges. Let s start by covering the steps for removing the old door handle.

The best way to ensure that the correct replacement handle is purchased is to take the old door handle to the supply store. In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged. It s important to match this length with your new handleset to avoid drilling a new hole in the door and unsightly patching. How to remove the old door handle.

I had to fix it. The strike side the side with the lockset of these doors has a beveled edge so the door can swing freely. A drill may also be helpful. Then remove the hinge pins and lift the existing door out of the doorframe.

Measure the existing door and doorframe take precise measurements of the existing door and doorframe. Mark and trim the new door if needed mark and carefully trim the bottom of the new door to fit the existing doorframe. Your handleset will have a through bolt attaching the bottom of the exterior grip. Step 3 install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi.

Make sure that the replacement is the exact match or at least has the same specifications as the old one. An important measurement to double check is the c measurement shown in the image here. I could write a list for you but let s concentrate on the interior doors and the reason why we had to. Replace the existing strike and latch plates in the door jamb with the new ones provided with your set.

Some blank doors have a specific swing direction. If the knob is to the right select a right handed door. This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides. My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.

With the new dead bolt and latch bolt in place fit the handle over the door s existing holes. To remove the dead bolt and latch bolt unscrew their faceplates located on the door s inner edge. Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.