How to Change a Door Knob

The door is the single most functional part of the door. It helps you easily open and close the door. Changing the door knob is a task that can be performed by most people for the simple fact that it is relatively easy. The most important tool for this kind of task is:

• The screw driver.
• WD40
• Door knob kit

The instructions are easy to follow.

• 1. The very first step is to pry or unscrew the metal ring found between the door knob and the door. Spraying WD40 first makes them that much easier to unfasten.
  2. Next, the screws holding the door knobs on both side of the door will have to be unscrewed. This makes it possible to remove the door knobs from the door.
     

     woman fixing door knob

  3. The bolt which is often attached to the door and is crucial when locking the door has to be removed next. Again, this is done by unscrewing it.
  4. You then need to assess the metal strike plate which is used for holding the bolt in place. It may be left in place if it is not loose otherwise it may be easily removed from the doorjamb by also unscrewing it.
  5. At this point, you may carefully insert the new bolt and fasten it in place. An important point to note is that the slanted side should always face towards the direction that you close your door in.
  6. The trim piece is next inserted between the door knob and the door after which the door knob is secured in place.
  7. The process of inserting a trim between the door and the door knob has to be repeated on the other side of the door. It is imperative that the trims on either side of the door are effectively aligned so that it can be easy to hold them in place using the screws.
  8. Finally, all the screws have to be tightened.

It is important to note that all parts need to be replaced in the same order in which they were removed. The simplest way of telling that you are doing as required is to take a look at how other door knobs in the house have been set up; it serves as a guide.

The above steps are relatively easy to follow. More over, replacing the door knob yourself is more cost affective compared to hiring a carpenter. The most important thing to keep in mind is that the activity requires you to be not only very alert but also very patient.