How To Fix A Door Hinge That Is Stripped

Remove the screws that hold the loose hinge leaf to the door jamb.

How to fix a door hinge that is stripped.

If you have a centering hinge drill use the hinge as a template and the finish repair will be better than new and last for years. How to tighten stripped hinge screws open the door wide and insert a wedge under the bottom outside corner to level it. If the hinge and jamb are painted cut the paint around the leaf with a utility knife. Fix it the right way not the wrong way.

One way to fix the stripped hole is to take one or two cardboard matches and dip them into either white glue or wood glue. After time the weight of the door will pull on the hinge and cause the door not to hang straight. Another hint is to use a long screw in one of the holes in the top most hinge long enough to penetrate the stud. Diy home improvement tips and hacks.

After you have done that put them in the hole that is stripped. How to fix stripped screw holes in wood. Give the hole time to dry before you replace the screws and hinge.