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