How to install a door handle: simple instructions

Handles for interior and exterior doors are an essential element of the home, but it is often not known how to mount the handles in the house correctly. In this guide I will show you step by step how to install a door handle quickly and easily.

As we will see, no special skills or equipment are required, all you need is a little DIY manual skills and a screwdriver. Just follow my instructions step by step!

And to make your job even easier, I've created two instruction lists: the short and the long version (with the main steps explained in more detail).

How to install a door handle (short instructions)

1. Start by checking which side of the door the hinges are on. This will be the side on which you will install the handle;
2. Use a drill to make two pilot holes in the right place for the screws that will hold the handle in place;
3. After making the pilot holes, insert the screws supplied with the door handle into the holes;
4. Fix the handle to the door: line up the holes in the back plate of the handle with the screws you just inserted;
5. Once the back plate is aligned, screw it in with the screws you just inserted;
6. Take the other half of the handle and do the same thing: line up the holes in the plate with the inserted screws and screw it in;
7. Congratulations! You have successfully installed a handle on your door.

And if that's not enough for you ... read on for the long instructions in the detailed version!

1. How to disassemble the handle?

Now let's take a closer look at the main steps of the door handle assembly process.

First you have to start the DIY handle replacement operation by removing the old handle. To do this, lift the handle and loosen the screws that secure the handle to the door. At this point you should be able to remove the handle from the door.

If you are unable to disassemble the handle it may be necessary to cut the screws that secure it to the door.

2. Remove the handle mounting plates

Then remove the handle fixing plates. These are located inside the handle itself and are responsible for the connection between the handle and the door.

Then remove the screws that secure the plates to the handle and replace them with the new ones.

3. Install the door handle

Now that you have removed the old handle and fitted the new mounting plates, you are ready to install the new handle assembly.

Place the handle on the door so that the fixing plates are inside. Then secure the handle to the door using a screw provided.

4. Final check

Once the handle is installed, do a final check to make sure it has been fitted correctly. Try lifting the knob on the handle and make sure it doesn't come off the door.

Finally make sure that the screws are tight and that the handle does not move. If everything looks good, the handle is mounted correctly!

Conclusions on how to mount the door handles

These are just a few tips on how to mount door handles. If you follow these simple instructions, you should be able to fit door handles in minutes. With a little practice, you will become a true expert in door handle assembly!

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As a last resort you may decide to contact a professional who makes sure everything is done correctly.

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