Repair Front Door Stripped Hinge Screw Holes
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8 years agoChristopher Nelson Wallcovering and Painting
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Comments (6)If you can screw in the screws on the lower hinge at all, then it means that is the source of the wiggling, and needs to be fixed. However, making that hinge tight will not solve the sticking problem (in fact, it will make it slightly more noticeable). There is nothing wrong with some shimming in order to fix this if it's done properly...I've done it successfully several times. What you will need are thin, uniform shims: rectangles the size of the hinge rabbet (cut some cardboard from a cereal box and make yourself several pieces with holes where the screws will pass through). Take the screws out of the side of the hinge mounted on the jamb, slide in one piece of cardboard, and reinstall the screws. If this works, fine. If it still rubs, install a second piece, etc. One other issue is whether the wiggly hinge may have stressed the screw holes; if so, the screws may not stay tight over time. If this occurs, re-post here for tips on how to fix this. Lastly, most door hinges don't have a hinge spring. But, even if yours does, the contractor's advice does not sound wise, particularly if you don't have much knowledge of how this stuff all relates. It sounds like a recipe for you to damage the hinge and make the problem worse. Try the steps above and then report back, please....See MoreCloset Door w/Mirror Too Heavy for Hinges
Comments (2)handymac gave you perfect advice, and it's hard to improve on it. The only thing I will add is that you may need to put in a pilot hole for the 3" screws. I, too, suspect that you have short screws and they are close to stripping out. However, you may have trouble driving 3" screws all the way in unless you have a pilot hole. Just don't make it too big in diameter: the diameter of the drill bit should be the same size as the center shank of the screw (i.e., the part you see when you hold the screw up to the light and ignore the threads). You can pick the right bit by holding bits up against the screw, and choosing the one that best matches that shank....See MoreIdentifying Hinge on a Kitchen Cabinet door
Comments (12)For some reason, my first link isn't working. Anyway, the hinge, or a suitable replacement, might be: Hafele Pie Cut Corner Hinge: 343-90-710 or 343-90-700 (http://www.amazon.com/Hafele-Pie-Cut-Corner-Hinge/dp/B0006NIHYC) OR Grass 975 Pie Cut Corner 90700 (http://www.cabinetparts.com/shop_2008/item_grouping/?cat=327&manufacturer=Grass) hth...See MoreStripping paint on metal exterior door w/o taking it off the hinges?
Comments (7)If the existing paint is latex, good luck trying to sand it! Technically, it could be done in place with a "paste" chemical stripper, but you would have to cover and protect everything in range against the caustic stripper. It would be far easier to remove it to a place where more mess could be tolerated. Working in a horizontal position on saw horses would be the ideal. Where the door had to be off for a day or two, I would go to the homeowners store and have a piece of plywood cut to the exact dimensions of the door, and then temporarily nail it into the door opening....See Moretim45z10
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