How To Fill In Old Door Hinge Mortises

Place the tip of a hinge wing up to the front or back side of the door.

How to fill in old door hinge mortises.

Hold until the glue starts to dry. Take a plain piece of wood the width of your door and cut it down until it fits into the shape left by your former door hinge. Depending on the inserts used jigs can cut mortises with rounded or squared corners squared corners must be finished later with a chisel. A piece of lumber cut to the size of the lock can be used to fill a mortise.

Adjust the mortising jig to the proper hinge size and door thickness. There was a slight gap between some of the 2 4 pieces and the door frame so luke came in with some finishing caulk and filled it. Filling a mortise from an old lock is the essential first step to installing a new lock or using the door for other purposes such as a desktop or other use. This may include covering over any wood stains left by the hinge.

After that i gave the whole door two coats of kilz primer. Once the wood is the right size glue the inward facing side and then press it into place. Then gently score the spot using your utility knife creating a clear indication of how deep your mortise should be.