How To Fix Door Seal Hinges

How to tighten a loose hinge step 1.

How to fix door seal hinges.

Close door and check the spacing at the top and latch side of the door. Remove appropriate hinge from door and jamb. I have covered this technique many times in the doorhangers dvd visit my shopping page. Determine which hinge must be shimmed to adjust door and create even spacing.

Unstick your doors by doing a little work on the hinges and if necessary breaking out the planer. Hold door hinge against cardboard and use utility knife to cut around hinge. When you ve loosened the pin pull it up and out using the back end of your hammer or an old flat head screwdriver. Place the nail on the bottom of the door hinge and tap the nail s tip with your hammer.

Keep in mind that the nail will be useless after you do this. How to fix sagging or sticking doors fix tight doors by tightening hinges and jambs with planing and sanding as a last resort. Dry thoroughly and apply oil for easier opening and closing. Check the hinges for built up rust or grime.

Tap wood image zoom if that does not solve the problem trim pieces of shim or other small wood pieces to fit. Remove rust with steel wool or a sponge and soapy water. Close your door and tap the hinge pin with a hammer and nail punch.