Replacing Door Hardware Old Doors

We have door hardware reproductions to compliment a number of periods from victorian door sets arts crafts door knobs mission style lever sets and a number door hinges to match.

Replacing door hardware old doors.

Prime line c 1280 mortise style sliding door handle set replace old or damaged door handles quickly and easily for right or left handed doors white diecast 3 15 16 mounting holes. Measure the width and height of your old door. You ll find the perfect fit for your style in our wide selection of wood doors french doors double doors and more. Using our secret tricks definitely made the process easier.

Be careful after loosening the screws to remove the door. You can also make a great first impression on any guest with an inviting secure and tasteful entry door. When r emoving the old hinge use a phillips screw driver or screw gun to unfasten the door. Start by removing the old hardware.

Some blank doors have a specific swing direction. Replacing old door knobs and hinges isn t difficult but it did take us a fair amount of time and we only did 3 doors. This is a great time to clean the doors of any dirt and grime that has accumulated over the years. Fit the new lock body into the old mortise.

On a replacement set with a one piece exterior escutcheon that holds both the lock cylinder and latch the spread must match the holes exactly. 4 2 out of 5 stars 463. If the knob is to the right select a right handed door. This can usually be done by removing a few screws in the door knobs around the face plate and the lockset.

The door will slide out of the slot very quickly. Round these up to full inches to find the size of the replacement door you ll need. For example if your door measures 35 3 4 in. If it s a tight fit try loosening the opening with a chisel to ensure the door doesn t split during the installation.

Wide and 79 1 2 in. Tall you ll order a 36 in. Replacing exterior doors whether it s your front door side door or patio doors is a great way to enhance curb appeal. The strike side the side with the lockset of these doors has a beveled edge so the door can swing freely.

Remove the interior knob and thumb turn lock hardware to expose the holes in the door. If the doorknob is on the left you need a left handed door. Hgtv experts pat simpson and jodi marks show how to give your kitchen a brand new look by replacing the cabinet doors drawer fronts and hardware. We also carry push plates and door handles as well as door kick plates.

Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges. One more project ticked off the guest bedroom redo list.