Scrape the dried glue from the side of the door using the side of the putty knife.
How to fix a door off its hinges.
Remove the door from the hinges completely if it is still attached in any way.
Unscrew the top hinge from the frame.
Measure the length of the screws.
Required tools for this project.
Clean the dried glue out of the hinge mortise using a chisel.
The hinge mortise is a shallow recess the hinge fits.
If you re using polyurethane adhesive dampen the hinge with water to activate the glue.
Open the door to carefully remove it.
To remove the door from the hinge to which it is still attached unscrew the screw or screws still holding the hinge to the door then place the door on a flat surface.
Spring loaded hinges are always spread out like a butterfly and mounted flat on the outer frame.
Secure the hinge with weights or clamps until the glue dries.
How to tighten a loose hinge step 1.
Inspect the door hinge and look for where it is loose or hangs off of the door or doorjamb.
Test the hinge image zoom on the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close.
Apply glue to the damaged area and immediately install the hinge and screws photo 2.
The screw holes where the.
Unscrew the screws holding the bottom hinge to the door frame using a phillips screwdriver.
Then reinstall the door.
Remove the screws holding the door hinges to the door and the doorjamb with a phillips screwdriver.