Replacing Old Door Hinges

Remove the old hinges and use a new hinge as a template.

Replacing old door hinges.

Visit our website for more. Remove one of the old hinges. Hold the hinge snuggly against the mortise at the top of the old hinges. I could write a list for you but let s concentrate on the interior doors and the reason why we had to.

Install the new door hinge and secure all six or eight screws. Take a sharp pencil and draw an outline of the hinge on the door frame. How to install your door hinges using a phillips head screwdriver or drill with a phillips head bit unscrew all of the screws on only one door hinge. Use blocks of wood to steady the door.

You will repeat this process for all the hinges always keeping the hinge aligned with the top of the old location. This video will show you how to replace and upgrade your door s hinges the easy way. When r emoving the old hinge use a phillips screw driver or screw gun to unfasten the door. Oh the joys of living in an old home she says sarcastically.

Repeat process for hinge 2 repeat process for hinge 3. Don t get me wrong i love living in our old home but it does come with certain challenges. Move the door so that the entire hinge is exposed and place blocks under the. Remove the hinge from the face frame and prepare the frame to receive new screws from the new hinges.

This is a great time to clean the doors of any dirt and grime that has accumulated over the years. Replacing door hinges 1.