How To Take A Bathroom Door Handle Off

Most homeowners will find that these devices are easy to remove if they are broken or damaged or if they simply want to replace it with a new style.

How to take a bathroom door handle off.

High end door knobs and lock sets use a unique installation style that hides mounting screws from view. The handles should now come away from the door. Remove the door handle if you cannot unlock the door otherwise. Undo the allen key grub screw and take away the thumb turn and spindle.

If the rose doesn t come off with the knob you ll need to remove it separately. Our quick video shows you how si. Next if the doorknob is still in place look for a slot with a recessed. These handles are available in a variety of styles and finishes to complement different decorating styles.

If the weight of the door makes it difficult to separate the hinges wedge a pry bar under the door to take the weight off the hinges. Usually at the bottom of the thumb turn. To remove a door handle without any visible screws start by prying off the cover plate by inserting a flathead screwdriver in the notch on the side of the plate. Many door knobs have trim plates that cover the screws so removing them can be a bit tricky if you ve never done it before.

Undo all the screws that fix the handles to the door. Once the screws are undone place the screwdriver into the lock mechanism of the door handle and twist it gently to undo the lock. You will need to remove the inner door knob to access the hidden. Most door knobs attach to the door with long retaining screws that are visible.

Interior door knobs however will often have the screws hidden from view for a cleaner look on the door. If the door handle has exterior screws that you can see use a drill or screwdriver to undo these. These screws are behind the decorative cover plate between the inner door knob and the door. Gently pry it off or pull and twist it away from the door.

If you don t see a notch and the cover plate is round try turning the plate counterclockwise to remove it. With the weight of the door hanging on the top hinge work the other. When you first look at this style of door knob. A lever door handle is used in place of a traditional doorknob on many modern locksets.

To put the door back on the hinges grab the door at the center and tip it slightly toward the top engaging the knuckles of the top hinge.