Screw the remaining halves of the hinges to the door jamb.
How to install hinges on a closet door.
Attach the hardware once the door is hung screw the hinge leaf to the door edge.
Assuming you re installing a new door you ll need to find the precise.
To install butt hinges first decide where they need to go.
Hinges in the middle connect the two halves of the door allowing it to fold when opened.
If you re hanging new doors onto old frames you will need to cut or mortise new hinges onto the door.
Repeat with the other two hinges.
In most cases you will cut the recess to match the depth of the hinge.
Trace around the hinge.
A single bifold to replace.
Place your hinges in the correct location.
The term cut.
Most contractors say that 5 inches from the top and 10 inches from the bottom is the best place.
1 measure the closet opening with a tape measure and get doors to fit the space.
Installing door hinges 1.
Put your hinge in place on the door and the jamb and use a carpenters pencil to carefully.