How to change your door knob

Step One

Unscrew and remove the trim on both sides of the door. If the trim has no screws, you should pry it off with a flat-head screwdriver.

Step Two

Unscrew the screws that are holding the doorknob in place.

Step Three

Pull on both knobs at the same time and they will come apart. Remove the old doorknob and set it aside.

Step Four

If you want to replace the strike plate, remove it by unscrewing the screws and pulling it from the door frame.

Install the New Doorknob

Step One

Place the new latch into its place and screw into place.

Step Two

Put both doorknobs and trims in place on either side of the door. Make sure that they fit together on the inside of the door and that the holes for the long screws line up.

Step Three

Insert the long screws into the doorknob on both sides. Tighten the screws alternately, first on one side, and then the other.

Step Four

Make sure the screws are screwed in tightly. If the doorknob rattles, the screws must be tightened.

Step Five

Place the new strike plate onto the door frame and screw into place.