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How to Replace a Lockset and Door Knob
How to Replace a Lockset and Door Knob

It's easy to replace an old, scratched door handle and lockset with a new model that is sized and handed to match your current lockset.

Salvage Yard Tour
Salvage Yard Tour

Bob goes to Chicago's South Side to tour the Salvage One architectural warehouse with Anne Steinweddel. He explores several of the unique pieces that reside in the warehouse, and successfully finds an authentic iron fence for the front yard the project house.

Painting the Guest Bedroom
Painting the Guest Bedroom

Bob talks to Ed Waller from CertaPro Painters about painting of the guest bedroom in the Melrose, Massachusetts, project. Waller explains that the paint being used is a latex paint which does not contain VOC's (volatile organic compounds). As a result, the room is free from noxious odors even as the paint is being applied. The no VOC paint actually holds to the walls better and is only a little more expensive than conventional paints. Two coats will be applied in this project so no spots are missed. Bob notes how the paint is being applied over the molding. Waller explains this is so no spots are missed and when they go back to paint the trim, a craftsman will paint with precise, straight lines to cover any molding gaps where it meets the wall. Bob is surprised that the radiator has been painted, but Waller says old radiators are often painted with latex paint with no negative effect on their heating ability. Bob asks how to find a good painter. Waller looks at the previous work they have done and who they have worked for, then trains them properly with full supervision in the field. Waller encourages the use of an extension pole when painting as, for a minor cost, it helps the painting process greatly. Weller also encourages painting in a direction from floor to ceiling to apply the paint evenly across the wall. When it comes to painting the trim, the crew uses a semi-gloss no VOC paint from the Sherwin Williams Harmony line. The primer that was used was also a no VOC paint from the same line. Painting the trim requires a steady hand and is the measure of a good paint job. Expensive brushes with synthetic, flared bristles are used while painting latex on the trim. Waller reviews proper painting technique using a pail to hold the paint, and gently tapping the sides of the pail with the brush to get rid of excessive paint before applying. Weller also gives tips for painting older panel doors. The door is painted entirely by brush rather than roller and work is done with tough stuff first working inside to out, top to bottom, and left to right. Bob reminds viewers to tape the hinges and remove the doorknobs and keyhole covers before painting. The tape is removed before the paint dries completely.

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How To switch door knobs inside french door

I want to switch door knobs so I have a lock on my door that leads to my inside apartment within a house. I tried taking the old door knob off that as the "lock" but it won't come off. I put a piece of felt behind the flat part & it came off…

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Replacing a Lockset and Door Knob

It's easy to replace an old, scratched door handle and lockset with a new model that is sized and handed to match your current lockset. Step 1: Remove the old handle and dead latch First loosen the screws on the knob face of the lockset.

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flush door knobs

I saw this on one of the deco channels and can't find one anywhere. I am looking for an inside door knob, for a bedroom or utility closet. But, the knob is flush, there is no knob at all. It's basically a push button click system…

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