Bathroom door handle
Discussion
Afternoon all, had somn friends round last night and the kids decided to hold the bathroom door shut whilst someone was in there, handles came off so thought this morning I'll just screw them back on, pulled the door too and now it won't open, I have the middle piece that is pushing down like it's opening but it's not pulling the latch back, I can see through the other side but can't open it.
Any help appreciated before I saw a hole it it! I have the en suite to use but can't bath the kids now lol
Any help appreciated before I saw a hole it it! I have the en suite to use but can't bath the kids now lol
You should be able to insert the shaft that links the handles through that square hole and rotate it anti clockwise (as you look at your photo*) to open the door.
Even a suitably sized screwdriver would do the trick.
If the frame is to the right, rotate anti clockwise. If the frame is to the left, rotate clockwise.
It's unlikely (but possible) they have broken the internal mechanism.
Even a suitably sized screwdriver would do the trick.
If the frame is to the right, rotate anti clockwise. If the frame is to the left, rotate clockwise.
It's unlikely (but possible) they have broken the internal mechanism.
Edited by TonyRPH on Saturday 28th December 14:24
It can be the case that the spindle is too short so it doesn't engage properly in one of the handles once refitted (gets pushed back) so you move the handle & it doesn't actually turn anything.
Seems unlikely the actual latch is broken.
When reassembling check if there are grub screws (or holes for them) in the handles to fix to the spindle, this will be what actually holds it on & together, the door screws don't survive much load on a hollow door.
Seems unlikely the actual latch is broken.
When reassembling check if there are grub screws (or holes for them) in the handles to fix to the spindle, this will be what actually holds it on & together, the door screws don't survive much load on a hollow door.
Try the square shaft in the latch, but use mole grips etc to turn it rather than putting the handle back on.
If the kids were really putting some force on it, they may have introduced enough looseness to it that if the handle has a positive stop to limit its rotation, that's no longer enough rotation to fully actuate the latch.
Alternatively, can you get an old credit card or loyalty card in between the frame and door to push the latch back?
If the kids were really putting some force on it, they may have introduced enough looseness to it that if the handle has a positive stop to limit its rotation, that's no longer enough rotation to fully actuate the latch.
Alternatively, can you get an old credit card or loyalty card in between the frame and door to push the latch back?
Appreciate the answers guys.
Somehow it had managed to do enough damage to the mechanism that it stuck the latch in the out position, so removing some of the architrave/ door shut to slide a thin blade through couldn't push it back into the open position, a bit of a firmer tool manager to move it enough to push on to pop the door.
So need a new mechanism now but the door is atleast open!
Somehow it had managed to do enough damage to the mechanism that it stuck the latch in the out position, so removing some of the architrave/ door shut to slide a thin blade through couldn't push it back into the open position, a bit of a firmer tool manager to move it enough to push on to pop the door.
So need a new mechanism now but the door is atleast open!
While you are at it consider replacing screws for the handles with through bolts.
https://youtu.be/Hc-lCM4PajU?si=xZwQUwdffmsIQwlF
https://youtu.be/Hc-lCM4PajU?si=xZwQUwdffmsIQwlF
colin79666 said:
While you are at it consider replacing screws for the handles with through bolts.
https://youtu.be/Hc-lCM4PajU?si=xZwQUwdffmsIQwlF
Good idea but check they’ll clear the lock mechanism. https://youtu.be/Hc-lCM4PajU?si=xZwQUwdffmsIQwlF
Two through bolts and a couple of short screws worked best for me.
colin79666 said:
While you are at it consider replacing screws for the handles with through bolts.
https://youtu.be/Hc-lCM4PajU?si=xZwQUwdffmsIQwlF
The OP's mechanism/latch doesn't look suitable for through bolts. I'm not eve sure if a mechanism of the type he has is available for through bolts?https://youtu.be/Hc-lCM4PajU?si=xZwQUwdffmsIQwlF
OP, heres a useful video on the benefits of through bolt latches..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc-lCM4PajU
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