Installing Self Closing Door Hinges

Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.

Installing self closing door hinges.

If they line up with the holes present then simply install the screws that came with the 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. See if they line up with the nail indents from the previous hinges. If the nail holes are completely different then use the pencil to make a mark at the holes on the new hinges where you would like them placed.

I saved the touch up and top coat for after hinge installation a few scratches are inevitable prep for new hinges. If your spring hinges feature a hex opening on top of the barrel insert an allen wrench and turn it clockwise to increase tension. This is a common job that most are uneasy to do beca. As long as the hole has been drilled properly the soft close hinge should drop into place with a little coaxing.

Close the door once both top and bottom hinges are installed. If you can t lock the door then tell other people in your home not to use the door while you re making your adjustments. Remove the locking pin. Next you ll need one of these clever little jigs that come with the a large drill bit.

If the holes align you can simply attach the hinge using the screws it came with. 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. Insert a locking pin. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.

Installing a self closing hinge first place the hinges onto the door. This is a pretty easy step. Paint or stain your cabinets. If possible lock the door to ensure that no one opens it while you re working or else they could break the hinges.

This is the exact size for the hinge to fit in. Stand on the side of the door with the hinges and shut the door until it latches. Replacing your spring loaded door hinge is a fairly easy task if you understand how to do it in advance. Step back and make sure it is level and closed tightly.

Once it gets near to closed the self closing hinge should snap shut and hold firmly to the frame. Place the self closing door hinges on the door and line them up with the current holes.