Remove the screws that hold the loose hinge leaf to the door jamb.
How to fix a door hinge loose.
Break or cut off the match es flush with the hinge plate and discard the heads.
How to fix loose or stripped hinges this is a quick kitchen hack your self fix on how to fix cupboard hinges or interior or exterior door hinges with a too.
Remove the loose screw.
Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue.
How to tighten stripped hinge screws.
If there is paint over the hinge you can slice around it carefully with a utility knife or box cutter to free it so you.
Tap wood image zoom if that does not solve the problem trim pieces of shim or other small wood pieces to fit.
Loose door hinge repair tip today s homeowner a quick fix for this problem is to fill in the door jamb s so the screw will remain secure.
If you are fixing just a few loose screw holes for something that has multiple hinges like a door you can put a wedge.
Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1.
How to tighten a loose hinge step 1.
After you ve filled the void in the screw hole with the.
Open the door wide and insert a wedge under the bottom outside corner to level it.
Dip the bare end of a wooden match in some carpenter s glue and tap it with a hammer as far into the screw hole as it.