Nowadays, almost any interior door is equipped with such a thing as a door handle. Moreover we're talking about not about an ordinary handle, for example, a round one, which you can simply grab, but about a mechanism that allows you to open and close the door and, if necessary, hold it in closed position, despite the efforts made to open it. Such a mechanism is, for example, a latch with a lock. As you use it door furniture wears out, and any handle simply breaks.
Today we will talk about how to disassemble and dismantle it.
Features of various designs
First, let's talk about the designs of door handles and their features.
- The first category we will look at is – stationary models. These are the most common solutions for interior doors. Such fittings are now practically not used. Perhaps on doors installed back in the days Soviet Union, which have not been modernized since then. And it is usually not used in residential premises. Outwardly it looks like a bracket. There are two varieties of this model. The difference between them is that they can be one-way or end-to-end.
If we talk about the latter, then long screws are used to fix 2 handles, which are placed on different sides of the door leaf - one opposite the other.
This type of handle can be removed very easily - just unscrew the bolts that hold this structure in place. Such accessories can be literally call it a penny, since it has a minimum price. And it’s pointless to repair it, because it can’t be understood.
- The next option is push design . This design decision will be a little more complicated. The handle is a lever-type product: the working elements, thanks to the axis, are connected to the lock mechanism. Some options of this type are additionally equipped with a latch that locks the locking part.
Such a handle can be dismantled using a screwdriver with a narrow blade. By the way, such a handle can have a lock with a metal core.
- Another design worth mentioning is rotary model. It has a lot of differences from the above options, which lie in the form and design features. General principle work the same as other models.
- The next version of the devices under consideration is for interior door – handle with rosette. Such handles have a round shape and, depending on the design, can be disassembled using different algorithms. They also differ in the method of securing the decorative element. The spherical shape is very convenient to use. Such models are also called knobs.
In general, as you can see, there is a large number of door handles for interior doors. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, at the same time, the algorithm for disassembling them will be approximately the same.
Required Tools
To disassemble the door handle, you will need to have a certain tool on hand. Regardless of its type, there may be some hidden elements and parts in it that cannot always be pulled out using conventional tools.
For this reason, you should have on hand next list tools:
- hammer;
- screwdriver;
- drill and set of drills with a crown;
- pencil;
- awl;
- square
How to disassemble and remove?
Dismantle door handle quite simple if you have the above-mentioned tools, as well as a little theoretical knowledge of the structure of this mechanism.
To do this, you must follow these steps:
- Support and secure the door well so that it is in a stationary position.
- Now you need to pry the flange decorative type and pull him back a little. Underneath there are fasteners that need to be unscrewed.
- On the mentioned flange of the pressure part there is a special pin, which is locking and spring-loaded. It should be pressed in using a screwdriver. In rotary versions it is usually located in the housing. To get there, you need to insert a key or an awl. If you cannot feel it, then you should rotate the flange until it comes into contact with the pin.
- Now you should press the pin and at the same moment pull out the handle structure.
- Now unscrew the fastening bolts.
- Separate inner part element from the outer one, take out the handle and the decorative flange.
- If there is a need to remove the latch for replacement or repair, then you should unscrew the screws that secure it to the side of the door block, then remove the bar, and then the mechanism itself.
When installing fittings to a different position, it is better not to disassemble it for spare parts. It attaches easily to door design, but in reverse order.
Now we’ll tell you directly about the disassembly of each category of handles.
- Let's start with the stationary, which does not have a push set, and is also not equipped with a mortise lock. In order to unscrew such a handle, you will need a Phillips or flat-head screwdriver. Alternatively, you can use a screwdriver. Dismantling must begin by loosening the screws that secure the mechanism.
If there are decorative elements, they must first be removed. As you unscrew the bolts, you should hold the mating parts with reverse side canvases. If this is not done, the structure may simply fall out of the canvas and become deformed.
It should be noted that the fastening can be one- or two-sided; accordingly, the structure can be disassembled in different ways, which means that this must be taken care of in advance. When all the bolts are unscrewed, you need to carefully remove the handle from the door leaf using a flat-tip screwdriver. In place old pen a different mechanism is installed or the same design is installed, but with new spare parts.
- If you lead we are talking about disassembling a round handle with a rosette, then it is necessary to clarify that the word “socket” is usually understood as a mechanism that allows you to lock the lock using a small key on one side, which is not used on the other side. There is a special lamb on the second side. In this situation, disassembling the mechanism will be carried out according to the following algorithm:
- first loosen the screws that hold the pads that perform decorative function, on both sides;
- the screws connecting the mechanism on both sides are unscrewed;
- the handle structure is pulled out and the remaining part is removed;
- The locking mechanism is pulled out.
If the handle requires repair or any part of it needs to be replaced, then you should completely disassemble it after that. individual elements and determine the cause of the problem. It is necessary to especially carefully monitor the safety of all small structural elements, otherwise if they are lost, it will simply not be possible to put the mechanism back together.
- Now Let's talk about disassembling the round knob handle. To remove this element from the door leaf, the following steps are usually performed.
- The fastening bolts on one side of the door are unscrewed.
- The mechanism is dismantled through special holes.
- The additional counter-type strip is disassembled. To dismantle this element, simply pull it in your direction.
The non-removable round handle is fixed using the simplest screws for fastening. This mechanism is made with the expectation that later no repair work will be carried out, but a new spare part will simply be purchased, which will take the place of the old handle.
- Push options. Usually they are used instead of rotary solutions. This is due to the fact that they are durable and very easy to use and repair. Disassembly is performed as follows:
- first, the screws holding the decorative cloth of the overhead type, which performs the function of a clamp, are unscrewed;
- after this careful removal of the overhead sheets located on both sides;
- the fastening bolts are unscrewed and the round-shaped structural elements located on both sides of the door leaf are pulled out;
- All that remains is to open the strike plate and the lock itself, and then pull them out of the fitting grooves.
How to fix it?
Door handle repairs are often carried out in the following situations:
- the handle sticks and is difficult to turn;
- the handle does not return to its normal position after pressing;
- the handle falls out, but the base is not damaged;
- The tongue does not move when pressed.
To figure out how to remove a lock from a door, you should first study the existing types:
- Latch. It is installed only on the interior door and does not have a keyhole for the key to enter. This type is used for bathrooms and less often for rooms;
- Tile lock with handle. This type of lock is installed in the interior door leaf and is used for short-term closure. If you press the handle, the tongue of the mechanism will move back and the sash will open;
- Locking mechanism with a secret. Such locks are usually used for entrance doors, but are less commonly installed on interior doors (simple types).
Why is it necessary to dismantle the lock?
Let's look at the main problems that will require you to think about how to disassemble a door lock:
- Mechanism jamming. Over time, any equipment can begin to jam, especially if it is not taken care of and lubricated in a timely manner;
- Unforeseen breakdown. Repair will be required if the device has already reached the end of its useful life. It’s good if you can get by with only partial replacement of spare parts rather than installing a new lock;
- Replacement with an improved model to improve home safety;
- Lost key. In this case, dismantling the cylinder is necessary to open the door.
Attention! Before carrying out repairs or assembling a new lock, it is worth practicing on the old one so as not to make mistakes with the “clean” version.
How to remove the latch?
When disassembling this option, first remove the parts that are located on the canvas and remove the plugs from the door. After this, the place where the mounting screws are located will become accessible. They are carefully unscrewed to remove the mechanism itself.
How to remove door latch lock? It is carefully removed from the canvas by unscrewing the end plate. When replaced, the counter plate must also be removed.
Latch lock Removing the lock equipped with a handle
This version of the locking mechanism is most often installed in an interior door. It is made in the form of a regular latch, but there are also more complex options that require a key to open.
How to disassemble a lock of this type? First, remove the handle by unscrewing the mounting screws using a special construction wrench or screwdriver. After this, remove the cover, which served as a decorative element, and unscrew the fasteners. Once the handle is removed, access to the mechanism will open.
Attention! To remove the mechanism, first remove the screws that hold the plate at the end. Only after this are all the other parts and the tongue itself removed.
The most common problem with this type of lock is that the handle is faulty. Breakage may occur due to the fact that the handle has already served its purpose. Repair of this element is impossible, so the handle is replaced.
Option with a handle How to remove a mortise lock with a secret?
Such locks today are found not only on entrance doors, but also on interior doors. A key is used to open the mechanism. That is, we are talking about cylinder or lever type locks.
To remove a cylinder lock, the face is removed, thereby freeing the end plate. After this manipulation, use a screwdriver to pull out the device itself and remove it.
The lever lock is even easier to remove. First, you need to release the plate itself and then move the mechanism to the edge. The work must be done as carefully as possible so as not to damage the parts.
Attention! If you can’t remove the lock properly, you will have to knock it down. In this case, the castle will become unusable. But sometimes it is necessary to knock down the installation in order to install a new one.
Mortise type Correct dismantling of the entrance structure lock
If Entrance door It is equipped with a padlock and is easy to remove. To do this, unscrew the mounting bolts on both sides. After this, the lock can be easily removed.
When deleting mortise lock You can use a special rod for this work. The design itself has special buttons on one side near the handle and a small hole. A rod is inserted into this hole, which looks like an awl. And there you can open the installation without problems or damage.
Replacement How to properly disassemble the lock of the entrance structure?
If you understand the theory, then in practice disassembling the lock will not be difficult. You can do everything yourself, without involving professionals. Today, many different mechanisms are used, and each of the models has its own characteristics. To make it easier to complete the task, you need to draw a diagram that will help in the process.
How a lock is disassembled in practice is shown in our educational video.
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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.
Removing the round handle
Round handles can have different designs and they are removed different ways. One of the most simple options 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 having unscrewed the screws from end side doors, the latch can also be removed.
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 that is fixed special button, and then a decorative overlay.
How to remove a round handle with a button
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 a button or hole under which it is hidden. If the button is not visible under the hole, then you should turn the knob different sides, achieving alignment of the hole with the button.
Having gained access, we press the button with a handy object - a nail, a thin screwdriver, etc. Having pressed the button, we remove outer part 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 decorative element in the form of a cover that hides the fixing 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 overlays 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 removes the vast majority of knobsets both from round shape handles, and with staple-shaped ones. The shapes of the buttons in the images are the most common, but they can look different.
Another button option.
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Interior doors are sold without fittings; the delivery set includes only the door leaf and the racks from which to assemble door frame. There are no factory-made holes in the canvas for installing locks and handles. This is due to the fact that handles, being standardized, have various designs and sizes. In addition, the choice of accessories depends entirely on the preferences of the buyer. Therefore, a person who has started a renovation and replacement of interior doors is faced with the problem of choosing whether to invite a specialist or install the handles himself. It should be noted that if you decide to install the doors yourself, you will definitely be able to handle the installation of door handles.
Types of handles for interior doors
Door handles for interior doors can be classified according to installation method, method of operation, shape, material, and the presence of a lock.
According to the installation method, a distinction is made between stationary (overhead) and mortise models. Overlays are attached to the door leaf, and for mortise ones you need to drill holes in it.
According to the method of work there are:
One of the most popular materials for the production of door handles - brass. In addition to its excellent aesthetic properties, brass is practical and durable.
As a rule, complex doors are not installed on interior doors. lock systems. The exception is a plumbing lock installed in bathrooms and toilets.
Installing a handle on an interior door
Let's consider the installation features of the most popular model for interior doors - knob handles. Handles are usually installed on a hung door, but many experts recommend removing the door leaf for installation. True, this cannot always be done easily.
Advice. If the door leaf is not removed from the hinges and the installation is carried out with the door in a suspended position, move a chair or some object towards it so that the door remains motionless while you work.
Installation tool
You will need the most common tool, which is found in every home:
TO door latch A marking diagram is attached, but it’s easy to make marks for the holes without it. 1.0 meters are measured from the bottom edge of the canvas on both sides. You need to measure 6 cm from each edge of the door and make a mark. With the help of a square it is carried out strictly horizontal line, which will connect these two points. At the end of the canvas, a mark with a pencil and an awl is placed on this line in the center. The latch strip is applied and the veneer is cut with a sharp knife. We remember that the strip must be recessed into the door leaf so that it forms a single surface with the leaf.
Some experts advise starting drilling from the end of the blade with a feather drill. With this sequence of work, when drilling with a crown, the chips will fly into the hole already made, and not clog the teeth of the crown.
The feather drill should go to the depth of the shoulder blade, no more. The drill is pressed to a point at the end of the blade and a hole is drilled. Then, using a crown, holes are drilled alternately on each side of the canvas; there is no need to make them through. As soon as the tip of the crown appears on the opposite side, you must stop the drill and start drilling on the other side. This way the veneer will not be damaged when the crown comes out.
After the holes are ready, using a chisel and hammer, we make a selection along the line cut with a knife under the latch bar. Install the latch and tighten it with two self-tapping screws. It is better to take not the “standard” self-tapping screws that come with the latch (they are usually soft metal), but high-quality ones.
Using the key included in the kit, we disassemble the handle into two parts so that it can be installed. To do this, one mounting screw must be loosened and the other unscrewed. The central rod is inserted into the hole and the fastening screw is tightened tightly on one side. Then the second half of the knob handle is put on the rod, and the second screw is tightened. Self-tapping screws are screwed on both sides, which will cover the decorative trims and the screws will not be visible.
After installing the knob handle, all that remains is to install the “return” on the box. The door is closed, but not completely, and the upper and lower edges of the tongue are marked with a pencil. Using a square, the distance from the edge of the leaf to the center of the latch strip is determined, and this dimension is transferred to the door frame. Then a “return” strip is applied to the box, the veneer is cut with a knife, and a chisel is used to cut out the strip and tongue. The door is closed and the latch is checked.
Then the strip is installed on the box. Special “pockets” for recesses under the tongue are sold; they are made of plastic or metal. The screws that secure the return strip can be covered with self-adhesive plugs. After this, the installation is complete.
How to disassemble and reassemble an interior door handle?
An installed knob handle can be disassembled in two ways, depending on its design. Unfortunately, most of these models are of rather low quality and often fail.
Disassembling one structure begins with carefully prying and removing the decorative trim. The lining has a special groove, usually it faces down. The ball-shaped handle will interfere with unscrewing the screws, so you need to press out the locking pin and at the same time, with a little force, remove the handle from the central rod. Once the handle ball is removed, it will be very easy to unscrew the screws.
To disassemble the second structure, which does not have a locking pin, you need to press the spring-loaded pin through the technological hole with the key supplied and remove the handle ball. If the key is not long enough (this happens), use a simple nail. Then the decorative trim and screws are unscrewed. If you cannot find the spring pin through the access hole, it means that the knob handle was not assembled correctly. Rotate the decorative trim 180° and the problem will be solved.
The handle is assembled in the reverse order.
Allows you to choose original and unique handles for any interior that can harmoniously fit into the design of the room.
Unfortunately, no matter how reliable they are, sooner or later there will come a time when the handle fails or wears out. In such situations, it is extremely important to know. Since haste or lack of knowledge during dismantling will lead to damage to the door leaf, and then replacing the fittings will not be enough. Will have to purchase new door. Therefore, to avoid any trouble, we recommend that you spend a few minutes reading this article, which explains in detail how to remove a door handle on a door.
Different on the outside, but similar on the inside
Before, how to remove a door handle on a door, carefully examine it and find a small slot, which can be located on both sides of the handles, or only on one, the inner one. IN this place There is a special pin that fixes the product in the door. To get rid of it, use a thin, sharp and durable object to press down on the pin.
In some models, which can be installed on both thin and thick ones, it is customary to use a special screw instead of a pin. In order to begin dismantling the handles, the screw must be unscrewed. Usually a standard screwdriver is used for this, but in some cases a special wrench should be used, which is supplied with the handle model.
If expensive is installed, modern product, some people have a lot of questions, how to remove a door handle on a door, since the locking pin or screw is covered by a small cover. For an inexperienced craftsman who has never encountered such models, it is sometimes difficult to determine exactly where the screw is located. To gain access to the locking pin, the trim must be slightly turned to the left. You just need to press on it with your fingers, but in some cases you will have to initially pry the pad off with a thin screwdriver.
When the pin is removed, you can remove the remaining components of the handle - the handle, the internal mechanism with the latch. To carry out the last action, you need to remove the through metal rod. It goes through door leaf. Handles are placed on it, secured with a small screw. When the pin is removed, unscrew the screws on the strip installed at the end of the door and pull out the mechanism.
Removing handles from interior doors
Much easier remove the door handle on the door located between the rooms inside the apartment. To dismantle such products, it is enough to unscrew a couple of small screws.
But it’s a little more complicated, since they have a device mounted inside the leaf that allows you to lock the door. Such models are most often installed in bathrooms and toilets. In general, the dismantling algorithm round models with a latch is almost completely similar to what is shown above. WITH minor changes. Given the presence of a locking device, it is necessary to have a special key that allows you to disassemble the handle. A special stopper will be placed under the decorative overlay; after removing it, you can remove the handles by lightly pulling them towards you.
That's all the instructions, how to remove a door handle on a door. Good luck with your work!