How To Fix Hinges For Exterior Doors

You can use screws that are slightly larger in diameter than the old screws as long as they fit through the holes in.

How to fix hinges for exterior doors.

The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool. I have covered this technique many times in the doorhangers dvd visit my shopping page. Cut around the hinge using a utility knife so it matches the hinge exactly. Unscrew the hinge from the frame side.

Tap wood image zoom if that does not solve the problem trim pieces of shim or other small wood pieces to fit. Drill through the jamb countersink the screwhead with a countersink bit. Fix it the right way not the wrong way. Hold the cardboard up to the frame and swing the hinge back in place.

Screw the hinge back into place with the cardboard between the hinge and the frame. Test the hinge image zoom on the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close. You may need to add a second screw. If you wish to match the hinges to the door color 1 see if they sell hinge kits in your chosen color they account for spacing when they paint to prevent squeaks or 2 take the hinge apart apply a thin coat of oil based paint it will last longer than acrylic and lubricate well.

Tighten screws gradually and watch the trim to make sure you don t. Cut several thin shims from. You may need to add a second screw.