How To Fix Hinges For Exterior Doors

Fix it the right way not the wrong way.

How to fix hinges for exterior doors.

Drive a screw near the middle of the area where the door is rubbing. Hold the cardboard up to the frame and swing the hinge back in place. You can use screws that are slightly larger in diameter than the old screws as long as they fit through the holes in. Placing shims beneath the hinge plates on the jamb side of the door can also remedy a sag.

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. I have covered this technique many times in the doorhangers dvd visit my shopping page. Screw the hinge back into place with the cardboard between the hinge and the frame. Tighten screws gradually and watch the trim to make sure you don t.

The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool. How to tighten a loose hinge step 1. Cut several thin shims from. Drill through the jamb countersink the screwhead with a countersink bit.

Cut around the hinge using a utility knife so it matches the hinge exactly. You may need to add a second screw. Test the hinge image zoom on the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close.