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Interior

Replace Interior Door Hardware

MODERATE20 minInterior

Why It Matters

Worn door hardware fails at inconvenient times, potentially trapping someone in a room or leaving a door unable to latch closed.

Quick Guide

  1. 1

    Gather your tools and materials

    You'll need: Screwdriver. Materials required: New door hardware.

  2. 2

    Perform the replace interior door hardware

    Replace worn or outdated doorknobs, levers, and hinges on interior doors.

  3. 3

    Verify and clean up

    Check that the work was completed correctly and clean up your workspace.

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Tools & Materials

Tools

  • Screwdriver

Materials

  • New door hardware

Community Tips

TipKasa Team

Baldwin Hardware ($30-80 per set) and Schlage ($25-60 per set) offer pre-drilled templates with their mid-range knobs and levers, eliminating the need to remeasure or redrill existing holes—a critical step that prevents misalignment and weakened door frames.

WarningKasa Team

Removing old hardware may expose stripped screw holes; if holes spin freely without gripping, wooden toothpicks or golf tees coated with wood glue inserted into the hole will provide bite for new screws and prevent repeat stripping.

Cost InfoKasa Team

Budget $40-150 total for quality interior hardware replacements (Weiser ($35-70) and Defiant ($20-50) offer reliable mid-range options), but commercial-grade Kwikset SmartCode ($100-200) systems justify higher costs for households prioritizing security and durability over 10+ years. ---