Bathroom door lock

[squirrell]

I want to change the handle on my bathroom door which is fitted with a bathroom lock in the form of a turning spindle that can also be unlocked from the outside if someone locks themselves in. I have undone the 4 screws on each handle but the handles still wont come off due to the locking mechanism. I cant see how it comes off...any help greatly appreciated

 

[big-all]

if you have undone 4 securing screws and there is no movement between the handle and door

assuming you have looked under the handle for a grub screw and cant find one

then i would suspect the handle is stuck on either by by paint or glue!!!!

try giving it a sharp tap with a block of wood and a hammer on the handle surrounds where they touch the door

 

[squirrell]

the handle is free from the door and is not glued or painted to the door...its just the locking mechanism that seems to stop the handles from coming off

 

[big-all]

i origionaly forgot to mention grub screws underneath the handle but added later did you see that bit

 

[squirrell]

I shall investigate...thanks...cant remember seeing one...need to have a closer look

 

[noseall]

agree with b.a. 'tis the grub screw securing the thumb-turn that you're forgetting to undo.