How To Fix Hinges For Exterior Doors

How to tighten a loose hinge step 1.

How to fix hinges for exterior doors.

Drill through the jamb countersink the screwhead with a countersink bit. Tap wood image zoom if that does not solve the problem trim pieces of shim or other small wood pieces to fit. You can use screws that are slightly larger in diameter than the old screws as long as they fit through the holes in. Tighten screws gradually and watch the trim to make sure you don t.

You may need to add a second screw. Hold the cardboard up to the frame and swing the hinge back in place. Cut around the hinge using a utility knife so it matches the hinge exactly. You may need to add a second screw.

Drive a screw near the middle of the area where the door is rubbing. Fix it the right way not the wrong way. Unscrew the hinge from the frame side. 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. The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool. Placing shims beneath the hinge plates on the jamb side of the door can also remedy a sag.