How Do I Put Hinges On A Door

Half surface mounting occurs when one leaf is mortised into the door jamb and the other anchored to the door s surface.

How do i put hinges on a door.

If you re hanging new doors onto old frames you will need to cut or mortise new hinges onto the door. Because gravity works on a door in this way hinges are placed on the high side with the bottom hinge 10 inches from the bottom of the door and the top one 5 inches from the top of the door. I like to use a utility knife to make a small mark at the top and bottom of each hinge and then use a pencil to make the mark easier to see. When the door is up check that it closes without binding anywhere.

Remove the old door and cut the new door down to size. With a sharp chisel and hammer cut the wood in the shape of the hinge. Next place your hinge on the door and trace around the hinge with a pencil. Go slowly and make a long clean cut.

New doors also known as door blanks have smooth sides. Marking in place is always much more accurate than measuring. Use a utility knife to score the outline. It should have about 1 8 inch clearance on each side.

If you have more than 3 16 of an inch to remove you can use a circular saw to do so. If you re not steady with your saw you can use a straight edge as a guide. To install door hinges on a new door measure and mark where your hinges need to go on the door frame and on the door you re hanging. How to put hinges on door blanks.

Screw the top hinge to the jamb then mark the other hinges and cut them. Make adjustments by placing a thin cardboard shim behind a hinge or by deepening the mortise.