Few items in the house receive as much wear and tear as doorknobs and latch assemblies. Here are a few useful tips for keeping them in good shape.
August 21, 2015
Few items in the house receive as much wear and tear as doorknobs and latch assemblies. Here are a few useful tips for keeping them in good shape.
Apply a furniture wax as soon as the hardware is installed and reapply the wax regularly.
Older people and those with arthritic conditions can find doorknobs tricky to operate. If you're installing new doors, consider lever handles that you'll still find easy to use decades into the future.
First, loosen the set screws holding the knobs, and centre the spindle so it extends equally on both sides of the door. Then reposition the knobs so they fit snugly against the door but don't bind.
When tightening the set screws to firm up a loose, older doorknob, remember to match the size of the tip of the screwdriver to the size of the set screw.
Bright brass hardware doesn't survive well on external doors in coastal areas where the salty sea air can damage the protective lacquer finish.
Most bright brass door hardware is covered with a protective lacquer finish.
To clean a lock case, wash it in a shallow basin of mineral spirits while working in a well-ventilated area and wearing rubber gloves to protect your hands.
Keep these useful tips in mind to keep your doorknob and latch assemblies in good shape.
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