Removing Self Closing Door Hinges

How to install adjust or remove a self closing hinge installing a self closing hinge.

Removing self closing door hinges.

Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door. Remove the locking pin popular videos sorry the video player failed to load. Then remove the pin using pliers. Stick the end of the screwdriver in the bottom of the hinge and tap the pin out.

Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door. Adjusting a self closing hinge. Avoid using a regular nail to knock out the hinge pins. It is likely to bend.

Determine the adjustment needed by attempting to close the door. Tighten or loosen in small steps. The correct way for removing cabinet doors from its hinges. Replace the pin with the self closing.

The simple way to remove a door photo 1. The correct way for removing cabinet doors from its hinges. See if they line up with the nail indents from. Use a door stop to prevent accidental closing open the hinge adjust the tension adjustment device with allen wrench clamp the hinge remove the hinge screws disengage the clamps remove the door stop remove the door replace the screws hinges re attach the door.

Laying new carpet stripping or painting a door sanding down a rubbing edge there are any number of reasons to take a door off its hinges. First place the hinges onto the door. Stand on the side of the door with the hinges and shut the door until it latches. How to remove a self closing door.

Close the door completely. Loosen the hinge pin close the door and if you don t have a specific hinge pin removal tool just tap the hinge pins loose with a hammer and nail. Using a hex wrench open the spring so you can see the tension pin. Pop the old pin out of the hinge using a small screwdriver and a hammer.

Most important are a hammer and a wedge nail punch or nail set to knock the pin out and a screwdriver to further pry it once it s partway out. A spring loaded hinge should only be removed when the door is closed to avoid it slamming. If it closes too. Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects.

Insert a hex wrench into the. Before you take to removing the hinge pins it s good form to make sure you have all the things you ll need with you. Changing tension with a hex wrench 1.