Interior door handles can be quick and easy to replace but sometimes on the rare occasion it can be awkward and challenging.
Fitting interior door handles.
New doorknob or handle.
Always use the correct size screwdriver to suit the screws you are using a screwdriver slipping could easily scratch the door handle.
Rose design or a backplate are the most popular design of interior door handles these can easily be replaced by unscrewing the screws holding the handle to the door and then replacing with the new door handles.
First you need to remove the screws holding the existing knob or handle in place.
To fix the handles to the door see fig 4 drill small pilot holes for the wood screws and check dependant on the door handle shape that the handles are square to the door edge before fully tightening the screws.
Use masking tape to secure the door handle kit s template to the door at this spot.
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Follow our handy guide to fitting interior door handles.
Marking the door handle positions.
Video showing how to fit interior door handles.
Remove the old door handle or knob.
The most simple of processes but one that may help you get it right first time.
Press in the metal piece in the slot and the doorknob should come loose.
Mark your brand new door with the location.
Tools needed for this job.
Before you can fit a door handle to a new door you will first need to mark regions to be drilled and cut.
Installing a door handle is a relatively easy home project that you can do with a pre made kit.
Put your tape measure on the floor in front of your door and measure up 41 inches from the floor since this is the most common placement for door handles.
This video is about how to fit a door latch and door handle in an interior door.
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