Patching Door Hinge

Then scuff the cup portion of the hinge with sandpaper where it will contact the adhesive.

Patching door hinge.

Hinge slots or mortises are unsightly gaps left behind when doors are removed from doorways. Take a plain piece of wood the width of your door and cut it down until it fits into the shape left by your former door hinge. How to repair a door jamb after removing the door use the putty knife to apply spackle to each cut out area. Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1.

Apply it liberally and use the knife to flatten it as best as you can with the putty knife. Hold until the glue starts to dry. Inspect the hinge to see if it is missing the pin which is the long metal rod that holds the two halves of. This video from the honest carpenter will show you how to fi.

Allow to dry according to the directions on the spackle for me it was about 2 hours. How to repair a broken door hinge fix screw holes. This may include covering over any wood stains left by the hinge. Once the wood is the right size glue the inward facing side and then press it into place.

Cover the gaps left in the frame or door.