How To Fix A Door Hinge Hole

How to fix a loose door hinge in 10 minutes leah from see jane drill demonstrates how to fix a loose door hinge.

How to fix a door hinge hole.

We have hinges to thank for our doors ability to open and close. Then bore out the stripped holes with a 3 8 inch diameter bit. The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool. How to repair stripped screw holes for a door hinge.

We ll walk you through the basics like how to tighten a loose hinge shim a hinge and fix a squeaky hinge. Subscribe to our channel and like our video. If you are fixing just a few loose screw holes for something that has multiple hinges like a door you can put a wedge underneath it to support it while you unscrew the loose hinge and fix the stripped holes. Spread carpenter s glue onto a 3 8 inch diameter x 1 inch long wood dowel and tap it into the hole until it s flush with the jamb.

Bore out and plug each of the remaining stripped screw holes the same way. But over time hinges can cause major door problems and prevent the fixture from functioning properly. This is not how i usually would do this fix but thought people would like the mi. One day monkey boy decided to swing with his full weight hangi.

Swing the leaf away from the jamb. Wait at least an hour. I am the father of 2 young kids henceforth known as monkey boy and disaster girl as they break stuff around the house i try to fix it. Luckily most hinge issues have simple fixes.

This is how i fixed my bathroom door. This step by step tutorial will show you how to fill hinge holes screws cutouts etc. Fix it the right way not the wrong way. Ever try tightening a screw and it just keeps turning and doesn t grab.

I mentioned at the beginning of the year that i wanted to get back to the gritty house diy tutorials and i think today s tutorial for how to fill hinge holes definitely fits. A how to video my first of many to come looking forward to sharing.