Installing a New Handle-Set in an Entry Door
Posted in Construction How-To Doors Windows & Doors
By Matt Weber
First Impressions with a new handle-set.
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and a home’s entryway is the focal point that any visitor will notice first. Whereas a simple doorknob often goes overlooked due to its small size, a handle-set is designed to highlight the decorative appeal of the door hardware. Upgrading from a simple knob design, or replacing a worn-out handle with a more modern style, can spruce up an entryway for a whole new look.
Installation of a new door handle-set can be a quick and simple project, especially if you’re installing in precut knob holes. However, in some cases the precut holes are actually located too low for comfortable use of a latch handle, so compare the hole’s height with the recommended installation height of a handle-set; a knob may be more appropriate for some precut doors.
The old door handle had an integrated key, which left an ugly key hole in the door surface that we would have to fill and paint. Shown is the new Addison Handle-set from Schlage.
