We often have to deal with situations such as repairing a door handle, replacing it, or reinstalling it on another panel. The process of removing this element itself is simple, especially if the structure is not equipped with a locking mechanism. How to disassemble a door handle correctly? To do this, you must adhere to certain rules.
The fittings, distinguished by their beauty and good quality, serve as a wonderful decorative element for any door. Handles familiar to everyone allow you to easily enter and exit the door and use it. Modern industry produces a huge variety of such products, differing in color, shape, quality, price, and material of manufacture.
To ensure that the door is securely fixed in one position and does not open at the slightest movement, it is equipped with a special handle with a latch. This device should ensure soft and smooth movement of the structure. Particularly noteworthy are products of rounded shapes, the lock of which is equipped with a drum closing mechanism. This requires dismantling the device. In order to carry out such work clearly and systematically, you should prepare the necessary equipment:
- Phillips or flat screwdriver;
- key with stop;
- adjustable wrench and pliers.
How to disassemble a round door handle? This problem interests most of the craftsmen who carry out repairs and reinstall the door. Typically, these elements on the same plane have a special locking mechanism that is operated by a key. Having prepared the necessary devices for work, you can begin dismantling. How to remove a door handle? To do this, use a flat screwdriver, which can easily remove the decorative elements of the mechanism.
Then they are removed from the valves located at the points where the handles are located. Then, using a key or other pointed product, you need to press on the stopper that appears. At the same time, the handle should be pulled and removed. The screws that appear are unscrewed with a Phillips or flat-head screwdriver. Next, the two halves of the mechanism are removed from the canvas. All screws are removed. The product should be disassembled in the same sequence, observing the reverse order. You need to start by fixing the latch on the canvas.
It is placed with the beveled part of the tongue at the opening point of the structure, then the part is fixed with two screws. After this, the handle parts are installed, it has a turnkey drum device. A clamping element is placed on the reverse side, then it is secured with screws. During the work, it is necessary to monitor the tightness of the screws, slightly turn the door element and return it to its original position.
If desired, you can center this element. The decorative part is fixed to a given point. The clamping part, fixed to the canvas earlier, is intended for installation of a moving element on it. You should pay attention to the correct location of the square tube and the plate at its base. How to disassemble the handle? To ensure the work is done accurately, it is necessary to rotate the fixing part so that the opening coincides with a square-shaped hole in the same position as a tube of a similar configuration with a flattened plate.
Now you can install the product in its place. After it is in the stopper, you need to apply pressure in a transverse position relative to the clamping element, pressing it in. The part of the product that is being removed should be pushed onto this part all the way. Now you can install the decorative element. For such purposes, it is combined in grooves and put on to the base.
Don't forget to check the handle for strength. After installation, you need to test the effect of this door element, and from both sides. It is necessary to ensure the correct operation of the latch and the drum device with the key. Any shortcomings that have appeared should be eliminated.
How to disassemble the handle correctly? You can completely cope with such a simple job on your own, you just need to strictly follow certain steps. Most often, products with latches and locks are installed on interior doors. In order to better understand how to remove the handle, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the main stages of the process of dismantling this element.
- Study the structure of the handle design. You need to carefully examine it and determine the method of connection to the door.
- Unscrew the fasteners and release the product.
- Unscrew the handle from the interior door, attached to a separate base. Unfasten the spindle. In the same way, release the product from the opposite side of the door leaf.
If the door leaf needs to be painted in the future, then it is necessary to remove the layer of old paint and clean the base with emery cloth. Then the door must be washed with water and detergents, after which the surface must dry. After sanding the canvas, you can begin painting it. To perform the above work and install a new handle, you may need:
- different types of screwdrivers;
- bucket, napkin;
- putty, spatula;
- fine-grain sandpaper;
- grinding block;
- awl;
- drill;
- new door handle with lock, spindle and fasteners.
Installation of a new handle is carried out in a certain sequence.
- Screw in the spindle.
- Using an awl, make marks for the screws that secure the new product.
- Put the handle back in place.
- Make markings. Fix the spindle in the opening by putting a part of the product on it. The awl will help determine the location of the new fasteners that are inserted into the holes of the handle.
- Make indentations at the desired points. Tightly covering the door requires the use of an electric drill.
- Similar actions are carried out on the reverse side of the canvas.
- The handle is fixed on the spindle and attached to the door leaf. In this way, its other part is attached on the reverse side.
Any new product must completely cover the screw holes. If they remain visible, they are sealed with wood filler. Using sandpaper, you can achieve a flawless surface sanding, then you can paint it. The product with a shorter base is replaced with a new one included in the kit. Any element of a pressing nature is represented by the right and left parts; they can have an identical appearance if the spindle is located in the middle of the mechanism.
It is important here to trace the direction of rotation of the product before starting installation. Otherwise, it may be installed incorrectly, and when the door is opened, instead of moving down, it will move up. To restore the front part of the locking device to its former shine, it is removed before installation. Unscrew 2 screws and lift the tongue. The old paint is removed using a special liquid, after which the tongue returns to the specified position.
In order to paint the canvas yourself, the handle is removed. Next, the place that was covered with it is well coated. In this way you can protect the fittings from getting enamel on its surface. Giving the door a new tone should involve applying two layers of paint to the surface. If desired, the canvas can be treated with different colors on both sides. To do this, the shade of the surface on which the hinges are located is applied to the end parts.
Clearly and correctly assembled and installed fittings will ensure easy opening and closing of the door regardless of the sides. If visible defects are detected or elements become loose, they must be tightened and adjusted.
The procedure for disassembling door handles is simple and does not require calling a specialist. Before you remove the door handle yourself, you need to determine the type of mechanism, and then read the simple instructions.
Common types of door handles
Handles are the most popular element for equipping external and interior doors. Global manufacturers offer a colossal variety of fittings of all sizes and configurations, which are united only by the type of fasteners and locks.
Main types of products:
- stationary;
- round with rosette;
- push;
- round knob handles;
- with magnetic lock.
Reasons for dismantling door mechanisms
Door handles are exposed to mechanical stress every day. Therefore, despite the strength promised by manufacturers, the fittings quickly fail and need to be dismantled for subsequent replacement.
Various situations can lead to this need:
- Breakdown - often under the most unforeseen circumstances, when the lock or outside handle of the front door accidentally jams.
- Renovation - when radically changing the interior, door fittings are very noticeable.
- Loss of appearance - the presence of scratches, abrasions and peeling coatings spoil the appearance of the room as a whole.
Detailed description and disassembly guide
It doesn't take long to learn how to disassemble a door handle. This simple procedure can be done independently. The specifics of the process depend on the type of structure.
Stationary handles
They are strips of various configurations: round, square, in the form of figures or brackets. They are united by simple fastening to the door leaf using screws.
Fixed handles are sometimes mounted on both sides of the door on a single rod. This can be easily checked by fixing the fittings on one side and turning the second piece on the other. The handle on the reverse side should turn.
To know how to disassemble a door handle mounted on self-tapping screws, no special knowledge is required. All you need is:
- Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screws from the very base of the handle or from the bar on which it is held (depending on the type of fittings).
- Carefully remove the handle.
If the handle is mounted on a single axial rod:
- Carefully unscrew the piece of hardware on one side of the door.
- Then remove the structure from the reverse side.
Round door handle with rosette
The main feature of such handles is a rotating decorative element and the absence of holes for a screwdriver or key. You need to dismantle such a round handle, starting with removing the top element of the decoration.
The procedure requires attention and caution: the elements of the mechanism are often fragile and can easily burst.
The parsing process is quite simple:
- Decorative elements need to be separated. To do this, you need to hold the base of the handle.
- Rotate the top and carefully remove the socket from the thread.
- Now you can see the opened elements of the mechanism inside the handle and begin to remove them.
Often such door mechanisms are mounted on a regular common rod, which can be easily removed, and the handle can be removed.
Lever handle
A common model, it is easy to install and easy to use. Suitable for all types of doors from internal to external. Contains two fittings that are fixed on a single axial rod. It is accompanied by a mechanical lock with a tongue that latches when the door is closed. Pressing the door opening handle activates the lock mechanism.
When disassembling the mechanism, you should memorize the process so that you can quickly assemble all the elements in the reverse order.
It’s not difficult to figure out how to remove the handle from the door:
- Unscrew the screws holding the cover with a screwdriver. Remove the cover part.
- A standard tetrahedral axle element will open. In some configurations, the axle is connected to the hardware by a rod that is easily removed.
- Unscrew the remaining part of the handle.
- Remove the trim from the second fragment on the back side of the door.
- Carefully remove the second fragment.
Knob handle
Knob handle is a common type of hardware, installed on interior doors and is a round lever with a lock in the center. Such mechanisms are installed on interior doors or in bathrooms. The main feature is the movable part of the spherical shape. It consists of two mirrored elements, one of which is opened with a key, the second has a locking button.
To disassemble a door knob, you will need a flathead and Phillips screwdriver, depending on the type of fastening.
The parsing process looks like this:
- The first thing to do is pry off the edge of the trim that surrounds the door handle with a flat-head screwdriver.
- Use a key or any thin object to press the opened stopper. At the same time, pull the handle slightly, then carefully pull it out and leave it dangling.
- In the empty connector that appears, in place of the handle, unscrew several opened screws, after which you can remove both parts of the fittings.
- Now you can unscrew the screws that hold the door lock in place. The door handle has been completely removed.
Lever handle with magnetic lock
A simple magnetic lock is called passive, consists of mechanical elements and is used in interior doors. The design is completely recessed into the canvas and is silent in use. This lock is perfect for bedrooms and children's rooms.
The mechanism is reliable and durable, but sooner or later it can fail and require dismantling. The force of the magnet can jam or warp the latch from time or prolonged rough use.
To dismantle a handle with a magnetic lock, you will need the smallest hexagon, a flat or Phillips screwdriver and a sharp thin object.
The process is not much different from disassembling a regular door handle:
- The bar around the movable part of the handle is fixed. In its lower part there is a small hexagon connector, with which the base should be unscrewed and left to sag.
- In the moving part of the handle there is usually a second connector with a small thread. Using a hexagon, unscrew the handle and remove it.
- A single rod axis will open, to which the second part of the hardware is attached on the back side of the door. Repeat the same manipulations with the second door handle.
- The main mount is held on by bolts that must be removed. After which the fittings can be easily removed.
- After removing the handles, the magnetic lock is easily unscrewed from the end of the door with a screwdriver and removed.
A magnetic pen may look a little unusual. In this case, you need to follow the same principle: find the screws and unscrew them.
The dismantling process (using the example of a push handle) can be seen more clearly in the video.
The door handle is used several times a day, which leads to the need for repair of the device or complete replacement. The first stage of the work is to disassemble the handle and find out the causes of the breakdown. How to disassemble the interior door handle yourself, read on.
Main types of handles for interior doors
The following types of handles can be installed on an interior door:
- stationary. The handle does not have any latch elements and serves solely to close or open the door. Stationary handles can be installed on one or both sides of the door;
- push. When the door handle is pressed, the latch mechanism is pulled into the handle, allowing it to open. If the handle is located in a horizontal direction, then the door is closed and fixed in the selected position;
- rotary. The locking latch is activated by turning the handle. For maximum user convenience, rotary handles are primarily manufactured in a round shape. Round pens are also called knob pens.
Push and turn handles can additionally be equipped with key-operated locks.
Disassembling handles
When is it necessary to disassemble the handle?
Self-disassembly of the handle may be required:
- when the latch mechanism creaks or jams. In this situation, it is enough to lubricate all working elements. For lubrication, machine oil or a special mixture of WD-40 is used;
- if the device is inoperable due to a long period of use or lack of careful treatment and periodic maintenance. All door handles require regular inspection and timely lubrication of moving elements, which increases the service life of the product;
- for carrying out routine work, for example, replacing a latch or tightening the fastening bolts that secure the device to the door leaf;
- to replace the handle with a newer or more advanced model. New models are constantly appearing on sale, which can serve as a piece of furniture or have a greater degree of protection.
How to disassemble an interior handle for repair or replacement? To do this, you need to read the following instructions, which were developed by experts for the most popular types of pens.
Replacing stationary handles
To replace the stationary handle, you need to unscrew the fixing screws, which can be located:
- on the front of the handle;
- under the decorative trim.
To remove the decorative trim, just carefully pick it up on one side with a sharp tool.
Disassembling rotary handles
To disassemble the round handle, you need to prepare:
- special wrench to loosen the locking pin. The key comes complete with a handle. If the special device is lost, you can use any hex key that fits the diameter;
- screwdriver
The handle is disassembled as follows:
- On the decorative trim you need to find a hole for a hex key. It is most often located below or on the side;
- The key is inserted into the hole and pressed lightly. In this way, the locking pin is loosened;
- The other hand removes the handle. To do this, just pull the device towards you;
- at the next stage, the decorative trim covering the hole in the door leaf is removed;
- Under the cover there are mounting bolts that need to be loosened using a screwdriver. After performing this operation, the door handle splits into two parts.
If you need to replace the rotary knob, you will also need to remove the latch. To do this, simply unscrew the fastening screws located on the end part and fixing the corresponding mechanism.
Removing the latch mechanism
The process of self-disassembling the rotary knob is presented in the video.
Disassembling lever handles
To disassemble the handle with a pressure mechanism, you will need a screwdriver that is most suitable for the mounting bolts.
The disassembly process is carried out according to the following scheme:
- The first step is to remove the decorative trim. The cover can be attached in two ways:
- using thread. To remove the element, you need to turn the cover several times counterclockwise;
- using a locking tab. To remove the cover, you will need to move the tongue a little in any direction with a sharp tool;
If, due to contamination or damage, the cover does not come off, you can use a screwdriver and a hammer. A screwdriver is inserted between the trim and the door. Hitting the screwdriver handle with a hammer allows you to move the mechanism and unscrew it completely.
The locking mechanism of the push handle is removed in the same way as handles with a rotary system.
After familiarizing yourself with the proposed diagrams for disassembling door handles, you can repair or replace the device without the help of a specialist. To install the handle, you can follow the instructions included with the new device or perform all the steps indicated in the diagrams in reverse order.
The door plays an important role in the house and performs various functions. There are many types of such designs that can be complemented with certain accessories, such as handles.
This product is a kind of mechanism that allows you to open a kind of damper. Modern onyx doors are equipped with various types of handles, allowing you to match them to a specific style of room.
Analysis of pressure structures
This type of pen is very popular and is used everywhere today. In order to dismantle such a product, you often only need one screwdriver of a certain size.
The parsing process can be divided into several stages:
- First of all, you need to unscrew a special screw, which can be found on the side or bottom. This all depends on the model. Sometimes, instead of a screwdriver, you need to use a hex wrench, which you need to select according to size. Then remove the decorative trim.
- At this stage you need to unscrew the main fastener, which has a thread. To do this, you just need to turn it several times in a certain direction.
- When all the fasteners are unscrewed, you can remove the handle. To do this, simply pull it towards you, slightly holding the other side of the product.
Let's look at how to dismantle round-type door handles, which can be divided into two types:
- Products with socket. Parsing them is quite simple. To do this, first of all you need to look for a screw fastening, in the form of a bolt or screw. Unscrew it and remove the handle. When such an item is not provided for by the design, then you need to hold one side of the item, turn the other a little, remove it from the thread and pull it towards you. After this, you can begin dismantling the socket and other components of the lock.
- Noba handles. This type of product is much more difficult to disassemble. To do this, it is recommended to use a special key with which you need to clamp the spring mechanism. First of all, remove the decorative trim, then, using a key or nail, move the spring-loaded pin. All this is done in a special technical hole. Then gently pull the handle and remove it. Be sure to also remove the latch from the decorative flange by gently tapping it.
Removing the handle is a fairly simple procedure that just requires care and the correct sequence.
How to disassemble the door handle knob, watch the video:
Not only is a suitcase without a handle inconvenient to use, but a door without this attribute is even more inconvenient. And this element, even the simplest in design, sometimes fails. And if you didn’t install it yourself, then the simple process of disassembling it for repair or replacement can result in a decent headache.
In this article we will look at how to disassemble the door handle of an interior door without mass killing of nerve cells. But first, let’s figure out what these same pens are.
Types of interior door handles
First of all, interior door handles differ in their functionality. They are:
- stationary;
- rotary;
- push;
- knobs.
We won’t talk much about stationary ones. They come in various shapes, mounting methods and designs.
Most often, round stationary handles are attached with self-tapping screws directly to the door leaf and installed together with elementary ball- or roller-type latches mounted at the end of the door.
Sometimes they are connected on a threaded rod, for which a hole is drilled in the door leaf.
Rotary door handles have a rounded shape, are installed together with a latch or bolt, the magnitude of the stroke of which is limited by the angle of their rotation.
This is one of the most common designs. Lever handles have a limited rotation angle, which is set by the configuration of the handle travel limiter.
The photo shows the so-called. rosette handle, the name of which was given by the element of fastening it to the door. Rosette handles, like rotary handles, are most often used with latches. They are also often mounted on a bar, which may have an element for installing a mechanism for controlling the bolt of a long mortise lock.
More than half of all handles installed on interior doors are knobs. This is an American design that combines the functions of either a rotary or push handle with a device for fixing the latch in the closed position.
Either a push-button or a rotary lock is used for this purpose. The former are used less and less due to frequent unauthorized slamming.
There are also Swiss NORPE interior door handles with a threaded bushing and latch. But their market share is so small that we will omit the process of disassembling them in this article.
How to disassemble the door handle of a knob-type interior door
It is not difficult to disassemble a door handle with a built-in knob-type latch. Most of these handles come with a special key for removing the head with a locking mechanism, but after several years of use, few can remember where it is. Therefore, its function cannot be performed by a thick screwdriver or even a nail.
They need to press the latch in the hole on the side of the handle and at the same time slightly pull it towards you.
The next step is to remove the protective cap, on the end surface of which there are small indentations. You can rest the tool against them and, using it as a lever, pull off this pad.
As a rule, during installation, for aesthetic reasons, they are located at the bottom of the handle, so you will have to feel them.
The process of dismantling the round door handle also occurs.
The protective trim can be removed by picking it up with a knife, but you need to be extremely careful not to damage the door leaf.
The photo also shows a special key for disassembly.
After removing the handle and protective cap, access to the screws securing the entire handle mechanism is available. These are 3 or 5 screws. Two of them fasten the outer and inner parts of the lock together, and one fixes it in the door leaf using a self-tapping screw. The remaining 2 serve as spare attachment points. Sometimes the design is limited to only 2 tightening screws.
After unscrewing the self-tapping screws, the lock is released and can be removed from the latch.
The latch itself is attached to the recess at the end of the door with 2 self-tapping screws.
It makes no sense to describe how to assemble a door handle with a latch - everything is done in the reverse order, and the handle (even a push-button one, even a round one) simply snaps onto the mechanism by simply pressing until it clicks.
To help, a short video of disassembling a rotary knob of the simplest design:
This process is even simpler than the one described above. The removal itself is done in just a few movements and takes just a few seconds.
On the socket - the body of the handle with which it is attached to the door leaf, which houses the entire mechanism shown in the photo at the top of the article and ensuring its operation - there is a protective cap on the thread.
It can be easily unscrewed counterclockwise.
The handle is attached to the square with a clamping screw, which can be unscrewed with either a slotted or Phillips screwdriver, or an L-shaped hex key. The latter, as a rule, comes complete with the handle itself.
The socket unwinds in the same way as the knob body.
The video shows in detail the structure of the rosette handle itself and the operation of the mechanism for limiting its pressure and returning to its original position:
Even a not very technically savvy person will understand how to assemble a door handle with a spring after watching the video. The main thing is that after assembly there are no unnecessary parts left.
Quite often, annoying incidents happen with knob handles: either the child, having closed them, cannot open them, or the locking mechanism breaks. We hope this short video tutorial will help you get out of this situation.
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