An attentive and responsible owner takes time to repair and replace worn-out household items. A door handle is a functional element of fittings, with which, due to frequent use, various problems occur: the mechanism can jam or click. Often the fastening points become loose, causing the handle to become loose and uncomfortable to use. To find out which element has worn out and broken, you need to gain access to the inside of the product. Thus, in order to replace outdated parts or the entire product with a new one, you need to dismantle the fastening from the door leaf. To do this, you should consider in advance the question of how to disassemble the door handle. By becoming familiar with the best method, you can reduce your time and effort.
Depending on what type of fitting this element belongs to, the technology for its removal and disassembly will differ. You can easily learn how to remove a handle from a door using a step-by-step disassembly diagram. The main types of structures: stationary, push, rotary or knob handle. Removing a stationary handle from a door is easiest, since it is in no way connected to the lock mechanism. Accordingly, when removing, the push and turn are disassembled.
Stationary door handles differ from similar products in their simplicity. They are not connected to the lock mechanism and are secured with self-tapping screws or self-tapping screws. Removing and replacing them is not difficult. You just need to unscrew the fastening elements and release the product.
There is another option. If the screws are not visible, you need to rotate one part of the product to the side while holding the other part in place. This is typical for stationary round mounts. They are usually fixed using a main axis.
The push structure has an internal mechanism that connects it to the locking tongue. As a rule, these are “L”-shaped products. When you press it, the tongue disappears into the doorway and the door opens freely. The deeper the tongue goes into the hole in the doorway, the more pressure you need to apply. Accordingly, a design that does not require deep pressing is more convenient to use. The fastening is done on both sides of the door at once. General procedure for removing a push-type product:
The peculiarity of the Knob design is that a lock is embedded in its center. At the same time, it may outwardly resemble a conventional rotary or push version. This type of product is most prone to frequent breakdowns, so the most pressing question for the owner is how to disassemble a round door handle. Disassembling this design can be more difficult than other types of door hardware.
Before disassembling it, you should look carefully and find where the pin is located. It is usually located on the side of the room and helps secure the handle to the door. You may have to tinker around to find it, as it may be hidden under a decorative trim. A special key with a stop is often immediately included in the kit when sold.
Understand The question of how to mount the knob is not difficult. You need to do all the same manipulations in reverse order.
The method of its removal differs in that it is usually necessary to separate the elements manually. The part that is located closer to the door leaf should be held, and the upper part should be rotated. This will remove the top piece from the thread.
The second step is to remove the socket, unscrew the screws and remove the axle. Dismantling should be carried out carefully to avoid damage to decorative elements.
Dismantling and disassembling door hardware will not be difficult if you carefully and thoughtfully familiarize yourself with the features of its internal structure.
In this material we will look at how to disassemble the knob handle, which has become unusually widespread on interior doors. We will also learn along the way how these handles are installed. Below you can find not only instructions in pictures, but also watch a video.
To install the knob handle, you need to mark and make two main holes on the door, according to the template, which is usually included with the handle with installation instructions. So, let's start installing the handle, disassembling it along the way.
Given an interior door:
We make a hole from the end of the door leaf for the latch. Hole diameter from 23 to 25 mm: It is convenient to make the hole with a so-called feather drill for wood.
Using a wood crown with a diameter of 50 mm, a through hole is made for the main fastening of the handle. The distance from the end of the blade to the center of the hole is 60 or 70 mm, depending on the latch that is included in the kit.
A template for installing a knob handle from some manufacturers can be found in the form of a stencil on the inside of the packaging box or in the attached instructions. It is very convenient to use ready-made kits for installation, which are called “a kit for installing interior handles.” It’s not scary (and often, on the contrary, it’s useful) if the holes are made with a diameter 1-2 mm larger than recommended. The latch mechanism is two-position: it provides the possibility of installing a knob on the door, with different widths of the first door beam. The standard distance between the center of the knob handle and the edge of the door leaf is 60mm:
but by moving the sleeve under the square, you can set the distance to 70 mm:
The standard height for installing the handle on the door is approximately 950 mm from the floor level. Next, to install the knob handle, we partially disassemble the inner half of the handle to gain access to the holes for the mounting tension screws. To do this, we will use a special “key” from the pen kit or any suitable object, for example, a knitting needle. There is a special hole on the handle through which the door handle knob should be disassembled. In the photograph shown it is round, but can be of various shapes. This hole is located at the bottom of the handle:
We press the spring-loaded latch through the hole, while simultaneously pulling out the handle of the interior knob.
We take out the handle and remove it completely:
Then you need to pry off the outer decorative flange of the handle with any sharp object. Take a closer look; as a rule, the flange has a corresponding groove for this:
Well, the knob handle is disassembled and we have access to the mounting screws
Further assembly of the knob handle occurs on the door in the reverse order.
First, install the latch in the door and secure it with two screws at the end. It will look like this:
The rectangular face plate of the latch mechanism is mounted flush with the door leaf. To do this, having marked under it, use a chisel to select the required depth at the end of the door leaf. The same applies to the knob striker, which is installed according to the markings on the door frame. The required depth is also sampled under it using a chisel.
Next, you can assemble the knob handle onto the door leaf, tightening the disassembled halves with mounting screws. During installation, the handle square and bushings for the mounting screws will pass through the previously installed latch, through its technological holes
Knob handles are universal and are not divided into left/right hand. The design provides for the installation and adjustment of a knob for any door with a thickness of at least 35mm.
If the shape of the knob handle is not symmetrical in the shape of a ball, etc., then having installed the knob on the door, using the method described above, remove the knob handle, and swap the outer and inner handles, achieving their correct location relative to the location of the door leaf( left or right side). We also bring the latch or lock mechanism, if any, into the correct location, and if necessary, we also swap the outer and outer sides.
The handle, assembled and installed on the door without distortion, should work easily in both directions and independently, under the action of the return spring, return to its original position. If this does not happen, then you need to check the evenness of the installation, and also tighten or loosen the mounting screws, ensuring they are evenly tightened and the knob handle moves smoothly.
You can carefully remove and disassemble the door handle yourself without damaging the door leaf. Many people have experienced a faulty interior door handle. If it stops working, or problems arise that interfere with the comfortable and unhindered opening of the door, it is worth disassembling it and checking the reason. In the future, determine the cause of the breakdown and eliminate it. If the handle cannot be repaired, it should be replaced with a new one. In this case, you need to know how to disassemble the structure, assemble it or replace it, so as not to call a specialist for help.
Handles are often exposed to people who live in an apartment or house. Therefore, pen breakage is no exception and can happen at any time. In order to find out why the handle broke, it is worth disassembling it and making sure what the reason is. Then repair it or replace it with a new one.
In order to disassemble an aluminum door handle, you need to know what type it is, since the mechanism depends on the model. After this, carefully remove it from the door.
Before you start disassembling the door handle, you need to decide on its type
The following types of handles exist:
The push handle has the shape of the letter “G”. Its mechanism includes a tongue, with the help of which the opening process occurs.
The stationary handle is attached to the door leaf using screws/screws. It may have an axial element and be located on both sides of the door.
The rotary handle has the same mechanism as the push handle. When opening it you need to turn it. The model may have a round shape and look like a ball. To disassemble the handle, you need to remove it. To do this, you need to carefully separate it from the door leaf using a screwdriver.
Almost all pens have a similar disassembly process. If you know how to properly disassemble the handle, you can do it in half an hour. To do this, you need to understand how it works in order to unscrew it.
Reasons for disassembling a door handle:
If a cheap handle is installed, you should expect that it may break soon after installation. Door handles made in China have a short service life and are inexpensive. That's why many owners install such handles. But in order not to make repairs or replacements every time, it is worth choosing higher quality fittings for the interior door.
As a rule, door handles on interior doors are replaced if they break or lose their original properties.
During the renovation of an apartment, its interior can change dramatically. The old handle may not fit the updated version of the room/apartment. Therefore, you have to disassemble the previously installed handle and replace it with a new one.
New pen models are appearing on the market. They may have advantages over older models: updated and simplified mechanism, shape, color. Some people exchange old handles for new ones because they saw a product on sale that was better or of higher quality than what they had previously installed. This is also the reason for disassembling the handle.
If the handle has lost its original properties - appearance, then this is another reason to install new fittings. All door handles are subject to frequent exposure. Over time, scratches appear on them, and the decorative coating wears off. All these flaws spoil the appearance of the metal handle.
Repainting a handle is unprofitable, time consuming and not always possible. It's easier to replace it with a new one.
There is a certain scheme according to which round pens (knob pen or loku) are disassembled. To repair or replace it, you should carefully and carefully disassemble the handle structure. Disassembly will not take much time if you follow the instructions.
You can disassemble the round handle yourself if you carefully read the training instructions
Instructions for disassembling the round pen:
Disassembly is done quickly using these instructions. The main thing is to carefully carry out all actions so as not to completely break the mechanism, because sometimes you can replace only one element and it will work.
The push handle model is popular. It is installed not only on interior doors, but it is also suitable for entrance doors if it has a lock in its structure. In order to remove this handle, with a built-in latch or lock, you will need a little time and a screwdriver.
Before you start replacing a door handle with a lock, it is better to prepare the necessary tools in advance
Steps to remove the lever handle from the door:
If you need to disassemble the lock itself, then you need to unscrew the plate (from the end of the door). Then remove the mechanism itself.
In the case where the handle moves away from the door, it is not necessary to remove it completely. It is enough to tighten the bolts with which it is attached to the door.
To install the handle, you must first install the mechanism itself, then the handle and screw on the cover.
Sometimes the reason a pen doesn't work well is because it needs to be disassembled, cleaned of dust or lubricated. Or turn over the fittings if they have taken the wrong position over time.
The door handle is an integral part of the door design. Therefore it should work properly. It is not necessary to call a technician to replace or repair the door handle. It is enough to know a little about the mechanism of the handle that needs to be removed and take into account the instructions for disassembling it. In order for the door handle to work smoothly: it does not make sounds, it turns or presses well, the latch does not jam, you need to periodically lubricate its component parts of the mechanism and clean them from accumulated dust.
In this article we will deal with the topic of how to disassemble a door handle. Let us first consider the classification of this door accessory, outline the technical and design features of each model, and then proceed directly to the process of disassembling and repairing it.
There are several criteria for separating handles, which are based not only on the design features of the device, but also on the principle of operation. So, the first group is the differences in the installation method. There are two positions here:
It is clear that the first one cuts into the door leaf, for which a hole must be made in the latter. The second is simply attached to the door using self-tapping screws or self-tapping screws.
The second group is the purpose of the door accessory. There are also two positions here: entrance and interior. That is, the first are installed on the entrance doors, the second on the interior doors.
The third group also defines two positions that differ from each other in their functionality or, more precisely, in their operating principle. There are also two subgroups: rotary and stationary. The former have their own additional division, a kind of subgroup, which again has two positions:
It is clear that when the question is raised of how to disassemble the door handle of an interior or entrance door, it is necessary to take into account the design features of the device. And they correspond to the type of products offered, the classification of which is indicated above.
Therefore, to make it clear what design features we are talking about, we list them, referring to some models of door handles.
Let's start with stationary ones. They are produced without any additional elements. That is, there are no latches or locks in their design. This is the simplest option. They are simply applied to the door leaf and secured through the mounting holes with self-tapping screws.
Such handles have only two purposes: moving the door and filling it decoratively. Therefore, manufacturers today offer a huge range of them in terms of sizes, shapes, and colors. They can be one- or two-sided. The latter are connected to each other by the so-called axial element. As for the doors on which they are installed, these are interior or balcony doors. Stationary handles are rarely mounted on entrances.
Now about push models. Purely structurally, these are two L-shaped levers. They are connected to each other by a steel rod passing through the door leaf. The design of the product contains a tongue that locks the door by entering the hole in the door frame located opposite the end of the leaf. Such handles are used on both entrance doors and interior doors. Push-type models have a large number of advantages, where we would like to highlight a long service life and high reliability.
The next type is rotary. More often, manufacturers make such pens either in the form of a ball or in the form of a button. The diameter of the device is 50-60 mm. There is a keyhole in the center. It can be located on each handle or only on one, that is, on a certain side. The model received its name only because the door can only be opened by turning the handle around its axis. Manufacturers often equip this rotary accessory with a lock. Such models are usually installed in toilets and bathrooms. Let us add for information that such handles are called “knobs”.
Unfortunately, it should be noted that rotary knobs have low strength and service life. The reason is a large number of rotating parts that wear out quickly.
I would like to separately list the components of the rotary and pressure devices, so that in the future it will be easier to understand how to disassemble the handle of an interior door. The pen contains:
The devices are additionally equipped with a key, which is used to press and remove the mechanism, as well as keys used to remove and install the handle on the interior door.
So, let's move directly to the main topic of our article. But before that, I would like to point out that it is not always necessary to remove a door accessory in order to bring it into proper technical condition. Sometimes the handle just gets loose and needs to be fixed. To do this, press out the decorative flange with a knife or screwdriver, after which it must be turned. The fasteners will open and are tightened with a screwdriver. But if the task is to remove the handle, then the fasteners must be unscrewed after opening the flange.
Purely structurally, push and turn handles consist of two main elements. This is, for example, an L-shaped handle, which is a separate element. And the second is the same handle only with the axial part, which is an integral part. Therefore, after the fasteners have been removed, the handle is removed from the pin. In this case, the second handle with the axial part must be held with your hand. After which she is pulled out of the door leaf.
There are other types of handles in which the pin is a separate element. Disassembly of these models is done in exactly the same way. The only difference is that both handles are removed at the same time, and the pin is pulled out separately. After which the decorative strip located at the end of the door leaf is dismantled. It is secured with two self-tapping screws. And only then the lock itself is pulled out from the end of the door.
The rotary handles are removed almost exactly the same way. But they also have their own nuances:
The lock itself is removed in the same way as in the case of overhead models - through the end of the door leaf. Please note that the height of the door handle, here we mean the height of its installation, has strict standards that take into account the ease of use of this device. Therefore, you should not rearrange them higher or lower, of course, unless you have some physical abnormalities.
The video shows how to remove the old door handle and install a new one:
Before disassembling the interior door lock, it is necessary to identify common defects in the device:
Let's move on to the next question - how to disassemble the door handle of an interior door with a lock. Where to start is by identifying the defect that has appeared, which reduces the quality of the device. Most often this is either a loose keyhole or wear on the rotating mechanism. In any case, the lock will have to be disassembled. How it's done:
By changing the washer, you will solve the problem of the handle in terms of its incorrect operation. But the cause may be a torsion spring. It simply weakens over time. This cannot be repaired, so they replace it with a new one. Sockeye salmon cases when the spring jumps out of its place. You'll have to put it where it should be. The most important thing is that the installation process is complicated and dangerous, because in order to install the spring, it must be pressed firmly, placing both the key washer and the lock ring on top. And doing this all with one hand is not easy.
If you succeed, then all that remains is to install the rotating mechanism. The most important thing is that when performing this action, you need to hold the spring itself with your fingers.
So, if the handle is assembled, then check it for correct operation. It should be elastic during the opening process. If this does not happen, throw it in the trash and go to the store for a new one. By the way, installing a door handle on an interior door is done in the reverse order. The mechanism itself comes disassembled, so there is no need to disassemble it.
Often the defect turns out to be trivial. For example, dirt that accumulates inside the door handle over time. It is formed due to dust and grease that is applied during the manufacture of the device. The easiest way is to drop a few drops, which will make the mechanism work immediately. If the handle is a lock, then the best option is to open it, clean the bolt and apply lubricant again. It is in this way that jamming of the mechanism is removed and the service life of the device is increased.
The video shows how to correctly change the spring inside a door handle:
So, we have figured out the topic - how to disassemble the handle of an interior door with and without a lock. As you can see, difficulties arise only with rotary and push models. Especially those that have a closing mechanism in their design. Removing the handle from the door is not a problem, but disassembling it and repairing it is not always easy. Therefore, my advice is to call a specialist, let professionals deal with such problems.
Round door handles, called knobs, have many advantages - they are easy to use, quite reliable in operation, and their cost is relatively low. Finally, these handles are unified - replacing them is simple: remove the knob, insert a new one and enjoy - the fit dimensions will be the same, even if the handle is made by another manufacturer.
Without a doubt, in most cases the actions do not look so categorical - it is not replacement that is required, but only routine maintenance, the lock or latch mechanism needs to be lubricated, or something needs to be corrected. But before performing these works, the handle must be removed. There is nothing complicated in this process, you just need to know what to do - our illustrated guide will make it easier to remove the round handle without damaging the doors and, as sometimes happens, your palms.
Round handles can have different designs and are removed in different ways. One of the simplest options is shown in the image. In fact, no explanation is required - we unscrew the two tightening screws, after which the handles with the entire mechanism can be removed. And by unscrewing the screws from the end side of the door, you can remove the latch.
However, sometimes not everything is so obvious - there are round handles with a button and decorative elements that hide the fastening screws. To gain access to them, you need to remove the outer part of the handle, which is fixed with a special button, and then the decorative trim.
The buttons that secure the outer part of the handles may also differ in design - sometimes they are clearly visible, in other cases only a hole is visible. Our task is to find the locking button and press it. Go!
On the handle INSIDE doors we find the button or hole under which it is hidden. If the button is not visible under the hole, then you should twist the handle in different directions until the hole aligns with the button.
Having gained access, press the button with a handy object - a nail, a thin screwdriver, etc. Having sunk the button, remove the outer part of the handle, turning it a little from side to side and moving it away from the door (pulling it towards you).
Note. Sometimes it takes some effort to retract the button, especially if the handle is oxidized or clogged with compressed dust. When applying force, be careful - the tip of the screwdriver can easily come off the button and scratch the handle. The further path of the screwdriver is easy to trace - it will stick into the palm or finger of the other hand holding the handle.
The outer part of the handle was removed (its slight oxidation is noticeable in the photo), let's move on to the next step.
Now you need to remove the decorative element in the form of a cover that hides the fastening screws of the round handle. To do this, pry it off with a thin metal object - a steel technical ruler, a screwdriver with a wide but thin blade, or a similar object. Prying should be done very carefully, trying not to scratch or damage the coating of the door leaf. It is advisable to place a thin metal plate under the prying object - a blade, for example, and only then remove the decorative trim. You can secure the plate to the door leaf with electrical tape or tape.
Note. Some types of linings have special places for removal in the form of recesses into which the tip of a screwdriver is inserted. If the recesses are semicircular in shape, then it is advisable to pry off the cover with a round-shaped object - in extreme cases, a Phillips screwdriver. Typically, the removable places are located at the bottom of the decorative trim, and not on the side.
Having removed the decorative trim, all that remains is to unscrew the screws holding the lock ladles together. The handle has been removed.
As additional information, we note that the above method can be used to remove the vast majority of knobsets with both round and staple-shaped handles. The shapes of the buttons in the images are the most common, but they can look different.
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