How To Fix Hinge On Security Door

Close the door for proper fit.

How to fix hinge on security door.

Luckily most hinge issues have simple fixes. But over time hinges can cause major door problems and prevent the fixture from functioning properly. Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue. Figure 2 setscrew hinge.

We ll walk you through the basics like how to tighten a loose hinge shim a hinge and fix a squeaky hinge. Tighten the hinge screws. Screws magically work themselves loose over the years. We have hinges to thank for our doors ability to open and close.

Other times the misaligned door requires a more challenging repair like shimming the hinges. In some cases a simple fix like tightening the hinges is enough. Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1. If the door still moves when you hold the front edge and move it up and down or side to side unscrew the.

Tighten the hinge screws. The setscrew is hidden when the door is in the closed position. If your door rubs near the top or drags on the floor use a screwdriver not a drill to tighten the screws. Then scuff the cup portion of the hinge with sandpaper where it will contact the adhesive.

A misaligned door results in uneven gaps along the edges and often affects closing and latching. A setscrew locks the hinge pin to one side of the hinge as shown in figure 2. A simple method of using golf tees to fix holes that have been stripped out and are to big so the screws will not tighten up the hinge to the door or jamb.