Patching Door Hinge

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.

Patching door hinge. Inspect the hinge to see if it is missing the pin which is the long metal rod that holds the two halves of. Hinge slots or mortises are unsightly gaps left behind when doors are removed from doorways. Apply it liberally and use the knife to flatten it as best as you can with the putty knife. Cover the gaps left in the frame or door.

Once the wood is the right size glue the inward facing side and then press it into place. Allow to dry according to the directions on the spackle for me it was about 2 hours. Hold until the glue starts to dry. Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue.

Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1. How to repair a broken door hinge fix screw holes. This video from the honest carpenter will show you how to fi. This may include covering over any wood stains left by the hinge.

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