Removing your doorknob can be trickier than you'd expect it to be. If you need help because you can't remove your door knob, we're here with a breakdown of the process to help you through the most troublesome steps.

Step 1: Removing the Actual Doorknob
We'll worry about the rest of the hardware later, but first, we must focus on the knob itself. The trick is to find the small part of metal sticking out of the doorknob. It's a little tab on the shaft part of the knob, sometimes flush with the surface, and is usually in a rectangular or circular shape. Once you find it, you need to depress it with an instrument like a flat screwdriver or a paperclip. Then you can slide the doorknob off of the base mounting assembly. Whew! Now that we've got the knob out of the way let's keep going.

Step 2: Removing the Rosette
Okay, now that the doorknob is out of the way, the rosette can be removed. You'll need to look for a little slot on the rosette, which is usually located at the bottom. Once you've found it, take a flat screwdriver and gently pry between the slot and the edge of the rosette. Do it gently, so you don't scratch your door or hardware! Be wary of paint that might have made the backplate stick to your door. Once you do this, the rosette should pop right off of the back plate. If you can't find a slot, you might have a brand where you have to twist the rosette off instead - but the same process will follow - twist, then it should pop right off.

Step 3: Removing the Back Plate
We're almost finished! The last step of the process is to remove the back plate that holds the two sides of the knob set together. Loosen the two screws, and then gently twist the back plate to remove it.

Whether you need to replace your door knob, repaint your door, or remove your door hardware for any other reason, use this step-by-step guide to take you through the process We hope this helps avoid potential frustration and gets you back to removing your doorknob in no time. If you're strugging to remove your door knobs, read on for a few reasons why it may be difficult to remove.

Why Is Your Doorknob So Difficult?


If you're running into a lot of trouble removing your doorknob, it's probably because of the type of doorknob you have. You may have a concealed screw-mounted doorknob. These are a common source of confusion or frustration because of the placement of the screws, but there are many reasons why mounting screws are placed on the other side of your door, opposite the knob. First, there's their visibility, and hiding the screws inside your door enhances your doorknob's aesthetic appeal. Secondly, if the screws were on the outside of your door alongside your doorknob, they could easily be removed by someone trying to enter your home or your room illegally. While these are great reasons to have a concealed screw-mounted door knob, it doesn't make removing it any easier.

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