How To Fix Door Seal Hinges

Check the hinges for built up rust or grime.

How to fix door seal hinges.

Determine which hinge must be shimmed to adjust door and create even spacing. Tap wood image zoom if that does not solve the problem trim pieces of shim or other small wood pieces to fit. Keep in mind that the nail will be useless after you do this. The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool.

Remove rust with steel wool or a sponge and soapy water. Fix it the right way not the wrong way. Test the hinge image zoom on the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close. Place the nail on the bottom of the door hinge and tap the nail s tip with your hammer.

Dry thoroughly and apply oil for easier opening and closing. How to fix sagging or sticking doors fix tight doors by tightening hinges and jambs with planing and sanding as a last resort. Close your door and tap the hinge pin with a hammer and nail punch. Hold door hinge against cardboard and use utility knife to cut around hinge.

How to tighten a loose hinge step 1. Close door and check the spacing at the top and latch side of the door. Unstick your doors by doing a little work on the hinges and if necessary breaking out the planer.