How to fix loose Gainsborough door knobs?

[sheila]

 

 

 hi, how can I make the door knobs stay fixed on the door as unable to tighten it.

Cheers sheila

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @sheila. Many thanks for your question, I'd be happy to assist.

The doorknob fixes to the door by turning the golden coloured collar flange clockwise. The thread on it matches up with the thread on the door fixing and tightens it onto the door. If it does not tighten, then there is a chance the thread is damaged and it will need to be replaced. Unless we can decipher which thread is damaged then you might need to replace the whole handle set.

Please let me know if you need further advice or had questions.

Mitchell

[JDE]

@sheila 

Shelia do you mean you cant get it tight or it wont stay tight ie it comes lose as you use the handle? If it is the second nail polish on the thread before you put it back may help.

JDE 

[DaisyMay]

It worked like a charm, thank you!

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @DaisyMay. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for jumping into the discussion.

It's wonderful to hear that this solution worked for you. Please let us know if you ever get stuck with a project around the house or garden or have something to share with the community. We're here to help.

Mitchell
 

[Rob9]

Thanks for that. Mine just fell off and I had no idea how they were retained. Simple solution

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Rob9. It's super to have you join us, and many thanks for jumping into the discussion.

I'm pleased to hear that the information discussed here was of benefit to you too.

Please reach out anytime you need assistance around the house or backyard. Our friendly and knowledgeable members are always happy to assist.

Mitchell

[handybloke]

My door knob seems to have come off the spindle and tightening the golden coloured collar flange doesn’t work. How would I go about fixing this?

 

[EricL]

Hello @handybloke 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your door knob.

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I'm afraid the entire door knob assembly will need to be replaced. The handle that is currently in your hand is fixed in place with a special flat slot pin that keeps it attached to the gold flange of the door. If the pin breaks, it's extremely hard to repair and there are no spare parts for it. I propose looking at the Ikonic White Heritage Door Knob With Brass Rosette as a possible replacement.

Here is a handy step-by-step guide:  How to change a door knob.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric