How to Change the Bedroom Door Knobs

Bedroom Door Knobs – You may need your bedroom door knob to be changed due to wear and tear from use, or because it no longer fits the decor of the room. Knobs on bedroom doors are less complicated to change than high-strength entry locks and consist of a single axle that turns to open the latch and a locking mechanism if the particular door knob has one. Removing and replacing door knob is a simple task that only requires basic tools and minimal dexterity.

Use the tape measure to take note of the distance between the edge of the bedroom door and the center point of your doorknob door handle. Inspect the sleeve around the neck of your door knob for the screws. The screws should be located on the inner side of the door, but check on both sides. Use your small flat-blade screwdriver to release the knob from the door, pressing down the tab or release the catch inside the hole.

Use a flat-blade screwdriver to lift and remove the round plate that covers the door knob hole. Locate the lock plate inside the door frame. Use the SCREWDRIVER to remove the lock plate. Install the new lock plate instead of the new screws supplied in the packaging. To install your new locking unit in the rectangular opening along the open edge of the door. Slide the new door knob through the lock unit and into the door, with the lock switch to your bedroom. Use the screwdriver to install the long anchor bolts into the base of the two door knobs and by means of the door lock unit. With the knobs of the doors held in place.