How To Fix A Door Hinge Hole

This is how i fixed my bathroom door.

How to fix a door hinge hole.

But over time hinges can cause major door problems and prevent the fixture from functioning properly. A how to video my first of many to come looking forward to sharing. This is the fix. One day monkey boy decided to swing with his full weight hangi.

Swing the leaf away from the jamb. This is not how i usually would do this fix but thought people would like the mi. I am the father of 2 young kids henceforth known as monkey boy and disaster girl as they break stuff around the house i try to fix it. Wait at least an hour.

How to repair stripped screw holes for a door hinge. Subscribe to our channel and like our video. I mentioned at the beginning of the year that i wanted to get back to the gritty house diy tutorials and i think today s tutorial for how to fill hinge holes definitely fits. Bore out and plug each of the remaining stripped screw holes the same way.

We have hinges to thank for our doors ability to open and close. Spread carpenter s glue onto a 3 8 inch diameter x 1 inch long wood dowel and tap it into the hole until it s flush with the jamb. The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool. This applies to holes drilled in wood and isn t meant for sheetrock.

Fix it the right way not the wrong way. If all the hinges have loose screws it will be easier to just completely remove the door. We ll walk you through the basics like how to tighten a loose hinge shim a hinge and fix a squeaky hinge. Ever try tightening a screw and it just keeps turning and doesn t grab.

This step by step tutorial will show you how to fill hinge holes screws cutouts etc. Luckily most hinge issues have simple fixes.