How to get a door handle installed in a door

louisaL

You know the 'cheapy' doors from the DIY shops for say £14 without handles. would it be more cost effective to buy these and get the door handle installed or to buy a door with a handle?

macman

Cost effective way is to buy the cheapy door and fit the handle yourself, it's a fairly easy DIY job.

wallbash

or to buy a door with a handle?

You are telling us one price but we really need to know the cost of the door with handle.

Its not a difficult job , but I have a full set of tools
Nice workshop and a couple of workmates. Have you??

louisaL

thanks guys,

sorry walbash i know it wasnt as plain as i was asking lol

i guess what i should of said was how easy is it to fit a handle into a door. my dad said its a bit fiddly my DH wouldnt attempt it so unless its 'really' easy i am not sure if it would be more cost effective to get someone in to fit it or buy a door with a handle.

bevanuk

If you have the skil to hang a door, you should have no problem putting the handle on.

macman

It is 'fiddly', but it's not really difficult if you have a basic set of tools.

LTJ

Can I just remind you when fitting these cheap doors the lock/handles can only be fitted to one side, as the other is hollow, its usually marked on the top or which every way round you are looking at it.

Ebe_Scrooge

macman wrote: »

It is 'fiddly', but it's not really difficult if you have a basic set of tools.

Macman has hit the nail on the head - it's a bit of a fiddle, and can be time-consuming for a novice, but not difficult at all. There are plenty of "how-to" guides around, here's just one example :

http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/Hangingdoor.htm

Like anything with DIY, and especially woodwork, take your time, don't try and rush, and there's no reason why you can't make a very good job of it. And remember the old adage - "measure twice, cut once" !!