You may have to chisel the edge of the door to get a new square cornered hinge to fit in mortises machined for round cornered hinges.
Install auto close door hinge.
How to install a self closing door 1.
Screw the spring hinges to the door so that the slotted section on each hinge is on top.
Test the door close rate.
You can remove the screws using the convectional hand screw driver or the power drill.
Open the door that you wish to install the new hinges to.
First place the hinges onto the door.
Ask a friend to hold your door in.
Getting the correct tension is key to a safe and useful spring loaded hinge.
It works by using the tension of the spring to move the door and how much tension is needed depends on the weight of the door and the desired speed of the closure.
Identify all the hinges used on the door and the type of screws and nails used to fasten them.
If you re using one spring.
If it closes too.
If you plan to use self closing hinges take the original middle hinge to your home center or lumberyard and find self closing hinges with plates the same size as the ones already on the door.
Adjusting a self closing hinge.
A spring loaded hinge works to ensure that a door automatically closes without you having to push or pull.
Step 1 remove the old hinges the current hinges on the door have to be removed in order for the new self closing door hinges to be installed.
4 3 out of 5 stars 525.
Repeat until the door closes and latches without slamming.
Determine the adjustment needed by attempting to close the door.
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.
Use the screwdriver to remove the screws from the top hinge that is connected to the frame and do the same with the bottom hinge.
See if they line up with the nail indents from.
How to install adjust or remove a self closing hinge installing a self closing hinge.
In most cases you will find the small wood screws.
Refer to the specifications that came with your hinges to determine how many spring hinges you need.