Fitting of new door handles on 2 interior doors

Question

The spring in the tubular latches have gone in 2 of my door handles. I have purchased nice new handles but unsure of what size replacement latches to get and have zero DIY skills.

Don · Accepted Answer

measure from the edge of the door to the centre point of where the handle bolt goes through the latch

Andy · Answer

You will have to take one of the old handles off and take out the square spindel
Remove the 2 screws in the edge of the door securing the latch
Remove latch from its housing measure latch it will either be 63mm or 76mm
Regards 
Andy

Jason · Answer

Take one out and take it to builders ironmonger and match them,there are short ones and longer better safe ,,good luck

Marc · Answer

Your latches should be either 2.5 inches (64mm) or 3 inch (76mm)

Gavin · Answer

If you just wish to change the handles? That is possible to do ‘in itself’ and the new handles will come with their own springs inside [new] anyhow - Then again if you DO wish to change the mortise barrel/ lock also.. Then yes, you take the existing handles off [undo the screws that hold them into the door] - Then measure from the very end face of door edge, to the centre spindle that will now be exposed.. - & That will give you the measurement you want. Then take it (&/or the Measurement) to a hardware shop/merchants.. And they will find you the right length mortise tube & catch. Good luck.

Aigars · Answer

Measure existing latch than you know the size of new latch thanks

Yuvraaj · Answer

Replace using identical latches, take original to diy store as anything different may cause more issues!

Jon · Answer

Hi, you just need to take the old one out, or measure from edge of door to centre of spindle hole. Which can be seen once the handle is removed. Standard sizes are 44 or 56 mm from edge of door to centre of spindle hole.

David · Answer

You should measure your latch size from the edge of the door to the centre of the door handle spindle, hope this helps.
David

Balazs · Answer

To choose the correct size tubular latch for your door, you need to consider both the overall latch length and the backset measurement. The most common overall latch sizes are 64mm and 76mm. The backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the spindle hole (where the handle or knob will be attached).

Fitting of new door handles on 2 interior doors

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