Remove the door from the jamb using a drill driver.
How to fix split door hinge.
After time the weight of the door will pull on the hinge and cause the door not to hang straight.
Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1.
I m thinking the best way to fix this short of ripping out the whole door frame would be to drill out the split wood chisel it square then glue in a new piece of wood for the hinge to be screwed into.
In most cases if the door rubs on the jamb or the floor it can be repaired by attending to the hinges.
The top hinge on one door has come away from the door frame the wood is split and soft so the screws have no bite.
If you have a centering hinge drill use the hinge as a template and the finish repair will be better than new and last for years.
Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue.
Remove the hinges from the.
How to fix a door that cracked where the hinges go 1.
A butler door that s badly warped or split must be replaced.
Place the door across two sawhorses.
Insert the tip of a putty knife into the cracks to clean out chips or splinters that might cause the cracks to fail.
The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool.