The quality of the fittings plays a key role in the operation of a plastic door. Exactly small parts and mechanisms most often break down and require replacement. The right pen will help you avoid many problems. Is the double sided handle suitable for installation on balcony door?

Types of door handles

Balcony handles are divided into stationary and movable. While the only function of a stationary handle is to pull it to open the door, the movable model is connected to the door lock. Such handles are divided into rotary and push-type, and according to the installation method, they can be divided into overhead and mortise. A separate type is double-sided handles, which look identical on both sides of the structure. This part is intended for installation on those plastic doors that open on both sides, for example, they are often equipped with balcony doors.

Advantages of double-sided handles

Disadvantages of double-sided pens

If you take the issue of ensuring the security of your apartment seriously, it is not advisable to install handles on both sides of the balcony door. This is especially true when the balcony is located on the lower floors. In this case, the fittings must be equipped with special anti-burglary mechanisms. But if the balcony or loggia is reinforced with bars or roller shutters, then the choice of a double-sided accessory is quite justified. Moreover, there are double-sided handles with keys that make it very difficult to enter the house.

If you decide that a double-sided pen is best option for you, all you have to do is choose and install it correctly.

How to choose the right double-sided pen

• It is better to purchase a universal handle that is suitable for profiles 50-70 mm thick;
• It is best to purchase accessories from German or Austrian manufacturers. Such a pen will cost you a little more, and in appearance it will not differ noticeably from its Chinese counterparts, but you will feel the difference in six months, when the Chinese pen requires replacement, and yours will not cause any trouble;
• The material from which the handle is made is an equally important criterion when choosing it. For example, you might prefer plastic fittings metal, resistant to different weather conditions, durable and reliable. Before making a purchase, you need to familiarize yourself in detail with the characteristics of the material;
• If the material of the handle is a matter of choice, then the mechanism should definitely be made of metal. Moreover, a metal mechanism can also “let you down” if it is made of fragile silumin - this dubious material is very popular with Chinese manufacturers, whose products will not last long;
• The handle must match general style windows by color, and if window design contains different fittings - you will have to find a handle from the same series, otherwise you will not be able to avoid visual dissonance.

Installation steps for double-sided handle

You need to carry out the work as carefully as possible, performing all stages consistently and carefully.

First of all, prepare everything you will need during installation:

• double-sided handle;
• screwdriver;
• drill;
• cutting machine;

Installation process:

The variety of options for balcony handles allows you to choose the most convenient model for both sides of the door and for any operating conditions. The double-sided handle has a number of competitive advantages that make everyone larger number buyers choose it.

No matter what doors are made of, the handle has always been, is and will be one of the main types of fittings. Next we will look at which pens are for plastic doors exist, we’ll go through the materials for handles and tell you in what cases certain models are installed, and home craftsmen will learn how to install a handle on a plastic door with their own hands.

Door handles for plastic doors have a fairly wide range, but each model is designed for its own purposes

The question of how to install a handle on a plastic door is certainly important and we will analyze it thoroughly, but you need to install a specific model, so first we will study what the modern market offers in this niche.

There are several types of plastic doors, the gradation depends on the installation location, purpose and size of the product, respectively, before attaching the handle to the door being installed or replacing it on old doors, you need to pay attention to the type of doors. We will not go into details; we will list only 3 main areas.

1. Entrance doors– in apartments and private houses they are extremely rare, they are mainly installed on shops, offices and public buildings, which means the handle must have a high mechanical strength and be easily replaceable;
2. Balcony blocks and doors for terraces– the massiveness and resistance to burglary of such blocks is lower; attention is mainly paid to the level of tightness and the decorative component. Handles with locking mechanisms predominate here;
3. Interior doors– lightweight designs with the same lightweight latches and locks. Highly durable solid handles interior doors are inappropriate, the emphasis is on matching the interior and ease of everyday use.

Before replacing or installing a handle, you should pay attention to the type of plastic door

Now let's figure out what exist handles for plastic doors:

• Stationary model– stationary handle for plastic door is not connected in any way with the locking mechanism, such a handle is rigid installed on door leaf and is intended solely to be pulled or pushed;
• Single-sided push model- as you can understand from the name, such handle for plastic door Installs on one side only. It differs from stationary models in that it is structurally connected to a locking mechanism; in order to open the doors, you need to press the handle. These models predominate in balcony blocks;
• Double sided push model – double-sided handle for plastic doors It differs from the above-mentioned one-sided model only in that 2 identical push handles are installed on both sides of the door leaf, but both push handles are part of the same locking mechanism, work synchronously and fastening they have the same elements.

There are several hundred models of handles for plastic doors, but they all belong to one of 3 types

Design differences

Within each type of handle there are often separate subtypes, so in the stationary direction there are 2 types of designs:

• Durable and powerful handles on plastic entrance doors have the shape of a bracket and are made of metal. The configuration and layout of such handles may be different, but they always come in pairs and are installed on both sides;
• The stationary shell handle is usually attached only on one side and in balcony blocks acts as an auxiliary element paired with a one-sided push handle. The meaning of such a tandem is that the push handle is connected to the lock, and open balconies it's not always convenient.

The shell handle has a couple more names - it is a petal and a smoker's handle. The first option is a related model and, unlike the shell, has a smooth hook shape, and the shell is called a smoker’s handle because it is installed on balconies and allows you to close the door when going out for a smoke break.

Lever handles also come in several varieties. In this case, it all depends on the type of locking mechanism. If a standard lock with a cylinder cylinder and a traditional latch is installed, then it comes with classic push handles.

But in balcony blocks where a ventilation mode is provided, window-type handles are usually installed, which move around the central axis and are installed in accordance with the selected mode.

A window push handle is placed on a plastic door when door system Several operating modes are provided

Installation of different types of handles on PVC doors

For the average person, installing a handle on a plastic door with your own hands seems like something incredibly complicated. The abundance of mechanics, the ability to adjust and several operating modes of the design are intimidating.

Often people don’t even know how to remove the handle from a plastic door, let alone how to change the handle or install a new one. Meanwhile, everything is not as complicated as it might seem at first glance. But first, let's say a few words about the materials from which handles for plastic doors are made.

Although door profile Made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), handles made from the same plastic are rare. In fact, the only common plastic model is the petal and some of its variants.

Budget models of push handles are made of light alloys based on aluminum, popularly called silumin. Such products are not expensive, they look quite decent, but they do not last long. Light alloys quickly break down and can no longer be repaired.

Cheap silumin handles often break and cannot be repaired.

The most durable are steel handles and models made from bronze or copper alloys. To protect against corrosion and give a respectable appearance, steel is usually coated with a layer of chromium or nickel, but the price for such products is higher.

The compromise is powder coating and polymer coating. Bronze and copper alloys do not need additional protection and decor. Lightweight and durable aluminum handles, in price, occupy a middle position between expensive non-ferrous metals and more affordable, but heavy steel.

High-load stationary handles for plastic doors are made mainly of steel

Installation of stationary handles

We have 2 types of stationary handles - arc and shell. The arch or office handle for a plastic door comes in a kit that includes 2 identical handles, 2 mounting bolts and installation instructions.

The handle for plastic doors in the form of an arc is most often used in office structures

If the doors do not have holes for handles, you will have to drill them yourself. The instructions must indicate the interaxle distance, and you need to focus on it when marking. The diameter of the drill is taken to be 1 mm larger than the diameter of the fastening bolts.

When choosing the location for installing the handle and marking, it is necessary to take into account that the double-glazed window extends inside the profile by approximately 25 - 30 mm, so the indentation must be made larger so that when drilling the profile it does not touch the double-glazed window.

As an external tool, you will need a pair of 13 mm open-end wrenches, and the wrench for tightening the fastening washer comes complete with handles.

• Initially, each bolt is equipped with 2 fastening washers and 2 nuts. You need to unscrew a couple of nuts and remove one mounting washer;
• After this, the bolt with one fastening nut is inserted into the hole with outside doors;
• WITH inside doors, put on the second fastening washer and screw on both nuts;

The outer and inner fastening washers differ in that the inner fastening has side holes for the key that comes with the handles.

The bolt is inserted into the hole from the outside of the door

• Do not fit the nuts to the fastening washer tightly so that the bolt dangles slightly, after which you need to take 2 open-end wrenches and lock the nuts together;

The nuts must be tightened

• Now take the outer handle and, attaching it to the fastener, begin to alternately screw the fastening washers into both parts of the handle;

• Then follow the exact same procedure, only with the inner handle. At this stage, all actions are performed exclusively by hand, no keys are used;

• After you have screwed the fastening washers into the inner handle, return to the outer arc and use your hands to adjust the washers on it as tightly as possible;

Additional adjustment of fastening washers

• On last stage The handle is tightened using the included key. To do this, an L-shaped key is inserted into the side hole on the fastening washer and the washer is rotated. Tightening is carried out alternately until it stops.

Final tightening of the fastening washer on the inside of the doors

From stationary handles shells are also mounted on plastic doors, compared to the instructions described above, this variety door hardware much easier to install.

• To screw the shell to the door, you must first attach the handle to the intended installation location and mark the entry points of the screws;
• Next, remove the handle and make 2 holes according to the markings, the diameter of the holes should be a couple of millimeters smaller than the diameter of the screws;
• Now all that remains is to attach the handle and screw in the screws using a screwdriver;

Of all types of handles, the technology for attaching a shell is considered the simplest.

You can do it even simpler - take metal screws (with a drill at the end), insert them into the handle attached to the door and use a screwdriver to drive the screws in without any preliminary drilling.

Installation of lever handles

Push door handles for plastic doors they are installed at the stage of assembly of the structure, that is, at the manufacturer. This is due to the fact that the handle is built into the locking mechanism. Therefore, in this case we can only talk about how to replace the handle on a plastic door.

• Initially, the old handle needs to be installed in its final position - open, this will make it easier to get to the fasteners;
• The fastening screws on such handles are covered with a decorative overlay and this overlay is located on top of the base of the handle. You need to take the edges of the pad and, slightly pulling it towards you, turn the pad 90º;

Need to rotate decorative overlay at 90º

• After turning the cover, the mounting screws will be revealed. The screw heads are made for a Phillips screwdriver. Next, take a screwdriver or screwdriver and unscrew the screws;

Unscrew the fixing screws on the old handle

• Dirt often collects under old handles and around them; replacing them will be a good reason to wash out all these deposits;
• Turn the new handle to the same position in which you removed the old one - open with a 90º turn of the decorative overlay, after which you insert it in place of the old one;

It is necessary to prepare and try on a new handle

• If you made the right choice and the base fits perfectly into the old holes, then all you have to do is insert the previously removed screws into these holes and secure the handle with a screwdriver or a Phillips screwdriver;
• The last step will be to return the decorative trim to its original position and test the new handle. The video below in this article shows the process clearly.

Screw the new handle in place of the old one

Installing a double-sided handle on a balcony door

Do-it-yourself double-sided handles on metal-plastic doors has to be installed when the owners, for some reason, ordered a design with one rotary handle from the inside.

Fortunately, this problem can be fixed. To install you only need good screwdriver, two drills (5 mm and 10 mm) and the paired handle itself for entrance or balcony doors.

If you are worried that with the help of a paired handle, unwanted guests will enter the apartment through the balcony, then you can buy a handle With lock. The handle there is equipped with a separate lock, which, when closing blocks the rotation of both handles.

If plastic can still be used as the base of the rotary structure, then the handles and the core of the paired handles are made exclusively of metal

• As in the case described above with replacing the one-sided push handle, the first thing you need to do is move the system to the open position and, turning the decorative trim 90º, unscrew the mounting screws with a screwdriver;

Removing the rotary balcony handle

• The diameter of the central hole into which the core of the paired handle enters is 10 mm. But the core is square and so as not to spoil the locking mechanism with a large drill, we take a 5 mm drill and drill a through hole through the main hole until the drill comes out with reverse side;

It is necessary to drill a through hole

• Now you need to remove the 5 mm drill and insert a 10 mm drill into the tool;
• Drill out from the reverse side small hole up to 10 mm. When drilling, you need to be very careful; we only drill out the plastic, not reaching the metal locking mechanism;

The counter hole is drilled out to 10 mm

• Next, we insert the core into the locking mechanism and put a new handle on it;
• The handle is attached in the same way as the old one, so we apply the base to the plane of the doors and use a pencil to outline the entry points of the screws;

Marking the holes for installing the stock

• At the base, the bed for the mounting screws has a diameter of about 10 mm, which means we need to take the same drill and drill a couple of holes according to the markings so that the bed falls into place;
• Any locking mechanism of this type is adapted for mounting handles on both sides, which means that there are already sockets for mounting screws inside the lock; the main thing here when drilling out the plastic is not to touch the base;
• There is one more nuance: double-sided pens are sold with a deliberately long core. The fact is that the thickness of plastic doors varies, and a long core can always be cut with a grinder or a hacksaw; accordingly, you need to measure the door leaf and cut off the excess from the core;
• At the last stage, the core is inserted, the handles are screwed on both sides, and the screws are covered with a rotating decorative plate.

Push handle models are available in two versions

We talked in detail about how to screw a handle to a plastic window-type door; these mechanisms are designed not only for opening and closing the door leaf, they are capable of operating in several modes, including ventilation.

There are also push handles for plastic doors with an English-type lock; they come in a set along with the lock and are installed on entrance doors.

They are changed in much the same way as window handles, the only difference is that you don’t need to drill anything, just buy a model with similar fasteners and replace the old handle with a new one. To do this, you only need a screwdriver.

Handles for English-type locks are mounted on lock escutcheons and can be easily changed using a screwdriver

Nuances of operation and common breakdowns

Handles on plastic doors are no more difficult to operate than their siblings, which are on metal and wooden doors. Rotary mechanisms need to be lubricated at least once a year machine oil, and on stationary models tighten the fasteners.

But the question of how to repair a handle on a plastic door requires a separate story, because a screwdriver alone is often not enough for repairs. The video in this article shows one of the options for such repairs, in addition, detailed information You will find how to fix the handle and the balcony door in general.

Conclusion

We tried to tell you as much as possible about existing models handles for plastic doors and dispel the myth about the supposed difficult installation, replacement and repair of such fittings. We hope that after studying the material you will not have problems with choosing and self-installation any handle on a plastic door.

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Handles for plastic doors are an integral attribute for any design; without them, the doors will not be able to function properly. Exists a large number of models and varieties of handles, so before choosing the right one, you will have to carefully study the purpose of each.

What design features do the handles have?

Most often, handles on plastic doors are divided into three groups according to design features:

• Stationary. This handle is not securely fastened, it does not have any mechanisms, and the door cannot be locked with its help. This device helps to open the sash using mechanical force (pull or push). The shape of such an accessory can be absolutely any, it depends only on the design desired by the customer. This type of construction can be found everywhere.

  Stationary handles

• Push. Door handles for such a system have a simple mechanism, thanks to which, when the handle is pressed, a metal tongue goes inside the door leaf, and the door opens without difficulty. When closed, the tongue is inside the bar and prevents the canvas from opening.

  

  Lever handles

• Rotary. This design is similar to the push-button model, but its mechanism is more complex; opening occurs by turning the handle. Such doors most often have several opening positions, that is, they are equipped. Some models may have a lock and a button that blocks pressing.

  

  Handle with lock button

  

  Handle with lock

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  So you can choose good fittings we have prepared for you.

  What types of systems are there?

  A mounted handle on a plastic one does not necessarily have to strictly relate to any common system. Exists big choice varieties of these elements. The most common are the following:

  
  

  Which material to choose?

  Handles for plastic doors to a balcony or other door leaf can be made, like the doors themselves, from PVC or made of metal. Regardless of the material, you can choose the color and shape of most handles. These parameters depend on design solution, which is applicable in the interior.

  It’s better not to skimp on fittings and handles and buy high-quality, albeit more expensive, products. They will serve you much longer and will not break at the most inopportune moment: in this regard hardware more reliable.

  Trusted manufacturers who use plastic to make handles use durable PVC material, capable of withstanding heavy loads. Such plastic handles much more reliable than those metal ones that are made in artisanal conditions. Plastic parts are most often installed on the balconies of apartments, in private houses, and in most shops. This is explained affordable price, and also the fact that many manufacturers install such handles as standard.

  However, if the door will be installed in institutions where it is used by a large number of people, it is worth installing a metal handle, and one that was made by a well-established manufacturer. Plastic door handles for plastic doors of hospitals, large stores, schools will fail very quickly, since the load on the material will be excessively high.

  Metal elements are more reliable; they are made from lightweight materials such as anodized aluminum; in addition, various alloys of this metal are used. Most often, steel or brass is added, making the products more durable and reliable. Alloy retains best qualities The metals used in it, aluminum, makes it light and not afraid of moisture; steel or brass is durable, capable of withstanding strong mechanical stress.

  Choosing handles for plastic doors , pay attention not only to the functionality of the item, but also to the material from which it is made. Sometimes it’s better to pay a little more, but get a good handle, than to make do with cheap ones that will have to be replaced often.

If you frequently use the balcony, you need a double functional and comfortable balcony handle installed on a plastic door that will work on both sides and will not jam or break for a long time.

Handles for balconies and loggias are available on the market today in a wide variety, so you can easily and with the help of specialists change the old one, which does not close, or choose a completely new one that is most suitable for the price and requirements.

Double balcony handle.

If you are just purchasing plastic doors for your loggia or balcony, you can immediately order the company’s specialists to install the fittings you need.

The production of these fittings can be made from plastic, aluminum, metal ceramics, wood, fiberglass and other materials. The use of metal-ceramics and fiberglass makes it possible to obtain products that have improved performance and strength characteristics.

Balcony door handles have special requirements for resistance to temperature changes, moisture and ultraviolet radiation. In addition, the installation of the handle should ensure that the door is simple and easy to close.

Types of handles for doors to a balcony or loggia

Today on the market you can find the following types of balcony handles: single-sided, double-sided, shell, petal, asymmetrical - double-sided, with a built-in locking mechanism, with an anti-vandal function. In addition, they are often classified according to production material, color, shape, appearance, installation method.

Balcony handles of different colors.

The most popular is the double-sided handle, which is made from high-quality plastic and has a symmetrical design. Such products are suitable for most balcony doors and have good performance characteristics, easy to use for all family members. The two sides of the handle are connected through a square-shaped metal rod.

Double-sided balcony handle.

Anti-vandal handles are best installed on those balcony doors that are located on the lower floors of buildings, as well as in those rooms where there is a high probability of intruders entering an apartment or house.

Here, manufacturers use a special protective mechanism that ensures high level security and burglary resistance of the balcony door. Without a key, such locks are almost impossible to open using standard methods, because if you try to break into them, they will be completely blocked.

Plastic “petal” type are used for installation on the outside of the door. As a rule, such products are made of the same plastic as the doors. Self-tapping screws can be used to attach such handles. The shell type is usually made of aluminum or plastic.

Petal type handle.

As a rule, such a handle for a balcony door is installed with outside doors, allowing you to quickly close the door if necessary. It is very convenient if you often go out to smoke on the balcony or just use the loggia from time to time. The shell can be secured using two self-tapping screws.

Features of installing handles for balcony doors

Of course, installation of a “shell” type handle or a plastic “petal” and the like special effort and does not require any skills. At the same time, installing, for example, a double-sided balcony handle will require a responsible approach and skill in handling tools.

Therefore, before starting installation, it is necessary to prepare a screwdriver, electric drill, a hacksaw or grinder, a set of accessories.

If you do not know how to use these tools and have no idea how drilling and processing is done metal parts, then the work, of course, is best left to professionals.

The work is performed in the following sequence:

1. The first step is to remove the factory handle (usually it is enough to unscrew the screws and remove the structure from the connector).
2. Then you should mark the area for installing the metal square of the plastic handle.
3. Next, we take an electric drill and a thin drill, with which we need to drill through the profile of the canvas.
4. We remove the metal hardware strip from the end of the balcony door, drill a hole for the metal square, and make a groove in the end of the door leaf to install the rotating locking tongue of the clamp.
5. Before placing the handle itself in the prepared place, you need to assemble it and measure the required length of the metal square.
6. After that, using a grinder or a hacksaw for metal, you should cut off all excess from the square.
7. We assemble the door handle, mark the holes for the fasteners, and drill them (the diameter should be no more than 3 mm).
8. We fix the handle as firmly and reliably as possible using strong self-tapping screws of the maximum permissible size. Each hole for fasteners is closed on both sides using decorative elements. If you wish.

If you are just planning to install a balcony door, then it is best to immediately indicate in the order to the manufacturing company and supplier so that they can install the necessary handle on it at the factory. This solution is inexpensive and professional installation will ensure long-term and comfortable operation.

And here renovation work, the need for which usually arises after several years of operation of the balcony handle, can be done independently.

Sometimes, or rather quite often, it is enough to simply unlock the door so as not to break the handle and lock mechanism. Video below.

Often, if the handle breaks, this is due to improper care of the fittings or its complete absence. For example, during operation, the double-sided handle begins to turn with difficulty or simply jams. Similar problems arise when water and dust penetrate into the fittings from both sides, resulting in a negative impact on the internal elements.

To ensure that the fittings do not completely break or fail because of this, the lock must be systematically treated with a special lubricant - it is enough to lubricate both sides and the inside several times a year, and your plastic door and fittings will work like clockwork.

When you go out onto the balcony or loggia, just for a few minutes, you don’t even suspect that you could find yourself a prisoner in your own home, seeing the door close behind you as a small child.

In this situation, both you and the baby find yourself with different sides ill-fated door. There is little good, especially in winter. A double-sided handle that closes and opens on both sides will help you avoid such unpleasant situations.

Gone are the days when handles for plastic doors consisted of 5 - 7 modest models; now it is a whole industry. Let's try to understand the types and materials from which such fittings are made, find out its weak points and repair methods, and the craftsmen will learn how to install a handle on a plastic door with their own hands.

According to statistics, door handles for PVC doors are replenished with new models every month

Types of accessories and materials for handles

Before installing a handle on a plastic door, you still need to select this handle. The market is now overflowing with goods, to the common man choose a certain model difficult, moreover, beautiful does not mean high quality.

Types of PVC structures

All plastic structures are divided into 3 main directions, so first let’s say a few words about the types of doors.

• Entrance doors. Typically installed in shops, offices and administrative buildings. Handle for plastic entrance doors must be durable, and most importantly, quickly replaceable.
• Balcony blocks. As the name suggests, they are installed on balconies and terraces. Handles for plastic balcony doors are often associated with internal mechanics that provide ventilation, locking, etc. modes. They are easy to install, but it is important to choose the right model.
• Interior doors. Lightweight designs designed for equally lightweight locking mechanisms. Massive handles for plastic doors with a lock are not used here; the emphasis is on the beauty of the installed fittings.

Door handles for plastic doors are selected depending on the type of metal-plastic structure

Types of handles for plastic doors

Handles for metal-plastic doors are also divided into several directions, but there is no such clear gradation; theoretically, most models can be installed on any door, the only question is expediency.

• Static models. Such handles for PVC doors are also called stationary. The main difference is that they are not connected to a lock. The handle is installed directly on the canvas and is intended only to be pulled or pushed.
• Single-sided push models. One-way push handles on plastic doors are usually mounted in balcony blocks.
• Double sideddesign. The double-sided handle for a plastic door is an improved version of the one-sided model. The installation and fastening elements are the same, plus the handles are connected to each other by a central square rod and are pressed synchronously.
• Smoker's pen or shell. The handle is designed for a plastic balcony door and is installed from the outside. By by and large, it is a type of stationary model, but many experts distinguish it as a separate direction.

Nowadays the market is dominated by universal push handles for PVC doors; staples and shells belong to highly specialized areas

Materials and selection of handles

Door handles for plastic doors are mainly made of metal; plastic is sometimes found among shells and fittings for interior models. A quality product is made of aluminum, steel or brass.

So that the fittings are in harmony with plastic construction, most models are painted or covered with a polymer film, so visually high-quality and low-quality goods may look the same.

When choosing, you need to be careful. So, durable steel and brass handles will be significantly heavier than alloy products, plus the price of such models is higher. Light aluminum fittings are more difficult; low-quality alloys are often passed off as aluminum.

Most often, it is the double-sided handle for a plastic door that breaks, so you need to be careful when choosing these models

Focusing on the cost of such a product is risky; the price may be artificially inflated. Here you need to look at the documents; there is a simple list of requirements.

• The product passport and instructions must be in Russian.
• The documents must clearly state that the handle is made of aluminum. To protect themselves from troubles, scammers indicate some fantastic alloys or do not write down the material of manufacture at all.
• There is such a useful thing as a certificate of conformity, sometimes called a certificate of quality. In the budget sector, a certificate is issued for a batch of goods; in the middle and upper price categories, each product is certified.

Important! A reputable manufacturer in the documents for the product always indicates the standard according to which the product was made. In the CIS, there are several domestic GOSTs that can be referenced. GOST 5087-80 regulates handles for doors and windows, but it is old, GOST 538-2014 refers to more new version. There is also GOST 30970-2002 - this is a document that describes the requirements for all PVC structures.

In addition to information about the manufacturer and the inspection authority, the certificate must be certified with a “wet” seal; a photocopy of the document has no legal force

And finally, a win-win- this means buying a handle for a plastic door from a proven, reputable manufacturer, and it is desirable that this manufacturer be domestic, because our enterprising Chinese friends have been successfully counterfeiting global brands for a long time.

How to install or replace a handle on PVC doors

Self-installation of a handle on a plastic door is quite possible for an ordinary person. home handyman with a minimum set of tools. There is nothing to be afraid of here, PVC structures are assembled using a block principle, so attaching a new handle or replacing a broken one with your own hands is not difficult. First, let's look at how to screw the handle to a plastic door.

Option #1. How to screw a handle bracket

The bracket or external handle for a plastic door is considered one of the most durable structures. Dozens are now being produced different models such fittings, but regardless of the shape and configuration, installation the same everywhere.

If you need to screw a new bracket, then the tool you will need is an electric drill and 2 13 mm wrenches. An L-shaped wrench is also used, but it is included in the kit. When you need to replace the handle on a plastic door, an electric drill is not needed, because there are already holes in the door leaf.

The handle bracket for PVC doors can have different configurations, but the shape does not affect the installation instructions

• The product data sheet indicates the center-to-center distance; you will need it to mark and drill holes. The diameter of the drill should be 1 mm larger than the diameter of the through bolt.

Important! Keep in mind that the double-glazed window fits 30 mm into the metal-plastic frame; therefore, when marking and drilling holes for the bracket, this distance must be taken into account.

• In addition to the handles themselves, the kit includes 2 through bolts, onto which 2 fastening washers are put and 2 13 mm nuts are screwed on.
• First, unscrew the nuts and remove the internal fastening washer. The inner washer has a side hole for tightening.

Step-by-step instructions for mounting the bracket
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	Step 1 · From the outside of the canvas, a bolt is inserted into the hole, on which an external fastening washer is put on. · From the inside, put on the inner washer and screw on 2 nuts.
	Step 2 Using 13 mm wrenches, the nuts need to be tightened together (tightened), and the bolt should have a slight backlash, that is, it should rotate freely in the hole.
	Step 3 Now the outer handle is mounted on the plastic door. To do this, we have 2 fastening washers; they are alternately screwed to the bracket by hand.
	Step 4 Important! Play on the supporting bolts is needed so that the fastening washers can rotate freely.
	Step 5 Return to the outer bracket again and tighten the washers with your hands as tightly as possible.
	Step 6 Now you need to tighten the inner washer tightly. To do this, the kit includes an L-shaped wrench, insert it into the hole on the washer and tighten it. In this case, the washers are tightened gradually and alternately.

Option No. 2 How to screw a shell handle

As already mentioned, the shell is a handle for a plastic balcony door; it is attached from the street side. Installation usually takes no more than 10 - 15 minutes. If you have a screwdriver, you can attach the handle to a pre-designated location and drive 2 metal screws.

Important! When installing, do not forget to step back 30 mm from the edge of the bead so as not to get the screw into the double-glazed window.

The shells are screwed next to the balcony latch; what it is and how this latch is mounted is written in detail and shown in the video.

If you don’t have a screwdriver at hand, then according to the rules, you need to drill holes at the entry points of the screws with a thin drill, and then secure the shell with a screwdriver. But personally, I just pierce the plastic with an awl and drive screws in there.

The shell handle for a plastic door can be installed in 10 – 15 minutes

Option #3. How to change a balcony push handle

In this case, we can only talk about how to replace the handle on a plastic door. The fact is that on the windows and balcony blocks push handles are installed when assembling the structure. These models are associated with internal fittings and it is impossible to embed them from scratch with your own hands at home.

How to change the handle - instructions
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	Before you remove the handle from the plastic door, you need to get to the screws. They are covered with a decorative cap. In order for the screws to open, you need to slightly lift the plug and turn it 90º.
	The handle is fixed with a pair of screws for a Phillips screwdriver; you need to unscrew them and remove them completely.
	The new handle also has a decorative plug, you need to open it in advance, and then install the handle in the same position in which you took out the old one.
	Now take the old screws and secure the new handle with them. At the end, the decorative plug returns to its place.

Option number 4. How to install a double-sided handle on a plastic door

Many people, through an oversight or to save money, order balcony doors with a one-way push handle. Over time, the understanding comes that the double-sided model is more convenient; fortunately, it is installed quite simply.

The tool you will need is an electric drill or a good screwdriver and two drills – 5 mm and 10 mm. If you don't have a screwdriver, you also need a screwdriver.

Advice! In order to protect yourself from balcony thieves, it is better to buy a double-sided handle for plastic doors with a lock. These models have a lock on the inside, when closed, the system locks both handles.

Any push model is completely replaceable

How to replace a one-sided model with a two-sided one
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	We have already discussed how to remove the one-sided handle; simply slide the cover and unscrew the screws.
	Inside us square hole under the core, so as not to spoil it, we take a five-millimeter drill and drill a through hole from the inside for the outer handle.
	Now set the drill to 10 mm and drill out the previously obtained hole from the reverse side.
	The outer cover is fixed with through screws, but there are convex fasteners, the diameter of the fasteners is 10 mm. You need to insert the handle and mark the entry points of the fasteners.
	Screw the handle Important! The mechanism of any such lock has holes for screws for double-sided handle models; there is no need to drill anything separately. Finally, you need to install both handles and screw in the through screws from the inside.

Important! Both the internal square core and the mounting screws are initially designed for the thickest profile, so in most cases they need to be trimmed with a hacksaw or grinder.

A few words about self-repair

Not all hardware breakdowns can be repaired with your own hands; most often the unit is simply replaced with a new one, so before you repair the handle on a plastic door, make sure it makes sense. Plus, sometimes it is not the handle that requires repair, but the plastic door itself; for example, the awnings need to be adjusted. How to repair PVC doors, shown in detail.

But there are still several breakdowns when you can repair a plastic door handle yourself and not spend money on purchasing a new handle.

• Plastic door handle won't close. If the handle turns, then either the central core has burst or the locking mechanism has failed. You need to remove the handle and look, the core changes quickly, and to replace the lock, you need to remove it and buy the same one, in this case it is better to call a locksmith.
• The lock is open and the handle is turned. You have a problem with the lock, it can be easily solved. At the end of the doors, in the area of ​​the lock, you will find a small metal tongue, you need to press it and put the handle in the correct position.
• The plastic door handle does not close completely. Often such a breakdown is caused by problems with the fittings; in other words, the doors need to be re-adjusted; it is written and shown how to do this.
• The plastic door handle turns tightly and does not turn completely. The system requires cleaning and new lubrication. First you need to remove the handle and generously fill the lock with WD-40, after half an hour, try to blow out the lock (as much as possible) and fill it with high-quality oil, as in the photo below.

Often, repairing the handle of a plastic balcony door just involves replacing the lubricant

Conclusion

As you can see, choosing, installing, and in some cases repairing a handle for a plastic door is quite simple. In the video in this article, the masters share their experience, if after studying you still have questions, “knock” in the comments, I will help in any way I can.