How To Install Self Closing Hinges On Doors

Removing old overlay hinges and replacing them with hidden hinges can give your kitchen a sleeker more modern look.

How to install self closing hinges on doors.

Open the door that you wish to install the new hinges to. Self closing hinges have springs inside of them that force a door closed so you don t have to worry about shutting it yourself. Now that the old hinge has been removed and the 35mm hole has been drilled to the proper depth you re ready to install the new soft close cabinet door hinges. Using hinges that are not only hidden but also self closing improves function and style.

This is a pretty easy step. How to install a self closing door. The current hinges on the door have to be removed in order for the new self closing door hinges to be installed. But don t worry making this door self closing is as simple as changing two or three of the door s hinges or installing a door closer at the top of the door.

It s code in most areas that the entry door to an attached garage be fire rated and have self closing hinges. If the self closing door to your garage isn t closing hard enough to latch properly or the door slams shut you can adjust the spring hinge tension with a hex wrench and pliers. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. Spring hinges look like standard hinges but contain a tension spring mechanism that automatically closes a door each time it is opened.

As long as the hole has been drilled properly the soft close hinge should drop into place with a little coaxing. Use the screwdriver to remove the screws from the top hinge that is connected to the frame and do the same with the bottom hinge. The purpose is to keep a garage fire from spreading to the house. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.

Note that a self closing hinge does not close fully open doors but holds doors closed. Remove the locking pin.