Due to their slick appearance, chrome and nickel door knobs are used to level up the aesthetics of a house or building. Here are the steps to restore them to their pristine state: Soak a dry cloth in soapy water then squeeze it to remove excess moisture. Slowly wipe the chrome or nickel...
This will release the knob and allow you to pull the knobs off of both sides of the door. Remove the Latch Plate Shain Rievley Remove the screws from the latch plate located on the inside edge of the door. This will allow you to pull the latch out. If you are also replacing ...
Read on to learn how to remove the knob, cylinder, and mortise locks. Removing a Knob Door Lock (With or Without Visible Screws) A knob door lock refers to a door turn-knob that has the lock built right in. Most commonly, these are found on interior doors within a home. Sometimes, ...
For door knobs with hidden screws, here is how you tighten those knobs that won’t turn: Step 1: Loosen the faceplate Since the screws are inside the rose or the face plate, you have to remove it first. Make the faceplate loose by prying it and expose the opening mechanism. Step 2: ...
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Use a slotted screwdriver to pry off the round decorative plate (called the rose), knob, and shank. Once you expose the mounting screws, remove them to gain access to the locking mechanism. Slide the latch back away from the doorjamb to unlock the door....
Remove the door knob or handle along with the thru spindle Use a tool such as a screwdriver to twist in the gap where the thru spindle was inserted. See if this retracts the latch or not. If the handle retracts, it means that the connection between the handle and the thru spin is not...
Install your deadbolt on the active door (the functional lock) Install the handle on the active side Install new strike plates Install the inactive handle and knob Install the inactive deadbolt if desired (we didn’t) How to Remove Old Hardware Use a screwdriver or drill to remove the knobs...
If you really want to impress yourself and/or your housemates, here's how to tighten a loose lockset. Look for screws on the plate or rim between the doorknob and the door; only one side will have them. See screws? Tighten them with a regular (flathead or Phillips) screwdriver, altern...
To open a door without a door knob may seem impossible, but it can be done. There are a few different ways to get the door open using simple tools found in most tool boxes. Door latches have a spring-loaded mechanism that the door knob turns to release i