Stripped Door Hinge Screws Repair

Fix it the right way not the wrong way.

Stripped door hinge screws repair.

Then bore out the stripped holes. This will wedge into the head of the screw and pull it. If the screw of the hinge is the part that is stripped you will need to get a stripped screw remover from a hardware store. I am the father of 2 young kids henceforth known as monkey boy and disaster girl as they break stuff around the house i try to fix it.

If the hinge and jamb are painted cut the paint around the leaf with a utility knife swing the leaf away from the jamb. Open the door wide and insert a wedge under the bottom outside corner to level it. This is not how i usually would do this fix but thought people would like the mi. A how to video my first of many to come looking forward to sharing.

The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool. In these situations the best repair method is to drill out the screw hole with a 1 2 inch bit then fill the enlarged hole with a glued 1 2 inch hardwood plug or solid hardwood dowel. One day monkey boy decided to swing with his full weight hangi. Remove the screws that hold the loose hinge leaf to the door jamb.

Then you ll need to fix the stripped area. How to tighten stripped hinge screws. Take your screwdriver and remove the others screws that hold the hinge onto the door. How to repair stripped screw holes for a door hinge.