How To Fix Closet Door Hinges

Photos 1 and 2 show how to punch out a hinge pin and grease it up.

How to fix closet door hinges.

But if the screws can t be tightened because the holes are stripped try this. Plane the door with a belt sander. Apart and run the point along the jamb. If that doesn t work try putting a bit of carpenter s glue on a thin sliver of wood or a matchstick and tapping it into the screw hole.

We have hinges to thank for our doors ability to open and close. In some cases a simple fix like tightening the hinges is enough. Luckily most hinge issues have simple fixes. Lasted about a week.

Sometimes retightening the hinge screws is all it takes to fix the problem. Hold door hinge against cardboard and use utility knife to cut around hinge. But over time hinges can cause major door problems and prevent the fixture from functioning properly. This could be because the hinges are chopped in too deeply causing the edge of the door and the frame to bind against each other when shutting the door.

If your door still sticks after you ve tried tightening and driving screws you ll have to remove the door and plane it. Haven t tried it yet but i need to repair the heavy interior garage door leading into the house. I have covered this technique many times in the doorhangers dvd visit my shopping page. The petroleum jelly works its way into the hinge and adheres well so it won t run off and make a mess like oil or other lubricants.

A loose butt hinge will cause a door to hang crooked and stick. Set the pencil tip and compass point 1 8 in. Close door and check the spacing at the top and latch side of the door. Open the door wide and insert a wedge under the bottom outside corner to level it.

My hinge holes got worn out and tried the old golf tee trick and that was a joke. To fix a loose hinge leaf start by trying to tighten the screws. After all the hinges have been lubricated open and close the door a few times to work the petroleum jelly into the hinge joints. How to tighten stripped hinge screws.

3 simple diy repairs for stuck interior doors. A misaligned door results in uneven gaps along the edges and often affects closing and latching. If they simply twist in place but won t catch try inserting longer screws. Determine which hinge must be shimmed to adjust door and create even spacing.

How to adjust a door by the hinges for better alignment it can be the case that a door springs open on its own when you try and close it. Remove appropriate hinge from door and jamb. This is a heavy composite door to keep the heat from the garage out of the house. Masking tape makes the pencil line easy to see.