If the doorknob is on the left you need a left handed door.
Replacing old double door handle.
Replacing old door knobs and hinges and the best kept secret to help you do it.
Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
Don t get me wrong i love living in our old home but it does come with certain challenges.
An important measurement to double check is the c measurement shown in the image here.
To remove the dead bolt and latch bolt unscrew their faceplates located on the door s inner edge.
Make sure that the replacement is the exact match or at least has the same specifications as the old one.
Let s start by covering the steps for removing the old door handle.
This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides.
Replace the existing strike and latch plates in the door jamb with the new ones provided with your set.
With the new dead bolt and latch bolt in place fit the handle over the door s existing holes.
The strike side the side with the lockset of these doors has a beveled edge so the door can swing freely.
Then remove the hinge pins and lift the existing door out of the doorframe.
It s important to match this length with your new handleset to avoid drilling a new hole in the door and unsightly patching.
I had to fix it.
Mark and trim the new door if needed mark and carefully trim the bottom of the new door to fit the existing doorframe.
How to remove the old door handle.
Here is the handleset i bought.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
A drill may also be helpful.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
Measure the existing door and doorframe take precise measurements of the existing door and doorframe.
Oh the joys of living in an old home she says sarcastically.
Step 3 install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi.
I could write a list for you but let s concentrate on the interior doors and the reason why we had to.
The best way to ensure that the correct replacement handle is purchased is to take the old door handle to the supply store.
If the knob is to the right select a right handed door.
Diy remove replace door s handle with hidden screws.
Here s how i did it.
Check that the new set has a latch because some handles may require the purchase of a separate latch.
