How To Fix Hinges For Exterior Doors

Cut around the hinge using a utility knife so it matches the hinge exactly.

How to fix hinges for exterior doors.

Tap wood image zoom if that does not solve the problem trim pieces of shim or other small wood pieces to fit. Placing shims beneath the hinge plates on the jamb side of the door can also remedy a sag. Screw the hinge back into place with the cardboard between the hinge and the frame. Drill through the jamb countersink the screwhead with a countersink bit.

The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool. I have covered this technique many times in the doorhangers dvd visit my shopping page. You can use screws that are slightly larger in diameter than the old screws as long as they fit through the holes in. Unscrew the hinge from the frame side.

Test the hinge image zoom on the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close. Hold the cardboard up to the frame and swing the hinge back in place. How to tighten a loose hinge step 1. You may need to add a second screw.

Fix it the right way not the wrong way. Drive a screw near the middle of the area where the door is rubbing. If you wish to match the hinges to the door color 1 see if they sell hinge kits in your chosen color they account for spacing when they paint to prevent squeaks or 2 take the hinge apart apply a thin coat of oil based paint it will last longer than acrylic and lubricate well.