How To Fix Hinge On Security Door

In some cases a simple fix like tightening the hinges is enough.

How to fix hinge on security door.

Tighten the hinge screws. Then scuff the cup portion of the hinge with sandpaper where it will contact the adhesive. We have hinges to thank for our doors ability to open and close. Other times the misaligned door requires a more challenging repair like shimming the hinges.

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. Tighten the hinge screws. Hence the hinge pin cannot be removed when the door is in the closed position. If your door rubs near the top or drags on the floor use a screwdriver not a drill to tighten the screws.

We ll walk you through the basics like how to tighten a loose hinge shim a hinge and fix a squeaky hinge. There are three different security hinges for outward swing exterior doors. Screws magically work themselves loose over the years. Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1.

Close the door for proper fit. But over time hinges can cause major door problems and prevent the fixture from functioning properly. Figure 2 setscrew hinge. The setscrew is hidden when the door is in the closed position.

A setscrew locks the hinge pin to one side of the hinge as shown in figure 2. A misaligned door results in uneven gaps along the edges and often affects closing and latching. Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue.