How To Remove Doors From Hinges

If this isn t working try ramming the pin up with a few more taps from the hammer.

How to remove doors from hinges.

Tap the bottom of the hinge pin with a hammer and screwdriver to pop up the pin. You can use a hammer to remove the hinge pins after removing the cover plate but you will also need to be careful to avoid damaging the trim. A spring loaded hinge should only be removed when the door is closed to avoid it slamming. Spray a silicone lubricating spray over the moving parts of the hinge as well as into the top part of the hinge around the pin.

Grady johnson is an act. For the sake of stability take off the bottom hinge first followed by the top. Using a hex wrench open the spring so you can see the tension pin. Slide a piece of cardboard under the door to protect the floor then ease the door off the hinges by lifting slightly at the knob with one hand and under one of the hinges with the other hand photo 3.

If the weight of the door makes it difficult to separate the hinges wedge a pry bar under the door to take the weight off the hinges. Use small taps on with the hammer to remove the hinge pins. If your custom wood products cabinetry is equipped with concealed hinges this video will demonstrate how to quickly and easily remove and re install your ca. Then remove the pin using pliers.

Open the hinge use a pliers to remove the plate covering the hinges in order to easily remove the screws holding the hinges on the door. A painting expert shows you how to remove the hinges from a door in this free video on updating old doors. Tapping the hinge with a hammer can loosen it up. Wait for 10 to 15 minutes for the spray to penetrate the hinge.