If the hinge and jamb are painted cut the paint around the leaf with a utility knife swing the leaf away from the jamb.
How to fix a door hinge that is loose.
How to tighten stripped hinge screws.
Open the door wide and insert a wedge under the bottom outside corner to level it.
Then scuff the cup portion of the hinge with sandpaper where it will contact the adhesive.
If you encounter movement at the hinge screws they need to be retightened.
2 remove the screws holding the.
Remove the screws that hold the loose hinge leaf to the door jamb.
Inspect the door hinge and look for where it is loose or hangs off of the door or doorjamb.
Open the door grasp it by the lock edge and move it up and down.
Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1.
Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue.
The screw holes where the hinge or hinges are loose need to be repaired.