How To Fix Hinge On Security Door

Hence the hinge pin cannot be removed when the door is in the closed position.

How to fix hinge on security door.

If your door rubs near the top or drags on the floor use a screwdriver not a drill to tighten the screws. Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue. 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.

We have hinges to thank for our doors ability to open and close. 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. Other times the misaligned door requires a more challenging repair like shimming the hinges. Close the door for proper fit.

Luckily most hinge issues have simple fixes. There are three different security hinges for outward swing exterior doors. We ll walk you through the basics like how to tighten a loose hinge shim a hinge and fix a squeaky hinge. Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1.

Tighten the hinge screws. A setscrew locks the hinge pin to one side of the hinge as shown in figure 2. The setscrew is hidden when the door is in the closed position. Tighten the hinge screws.

Screws magically work themselves loose over the years. Figure 2 setscrew hinge. But over time hinges can cause major door problems and prevent the fixture from functioning properly.