How To Shim A Door Hinge

Loosen the hinge loosen the hinge screws in the jamb and insert a 1 16 in thick x 3 8 in wide piece of cardboard.

How to shim a door hinge.

Hold door hinge against cardboard and use utility knife to cut around hinge. Determine which hinge must be shimmed to adjust door and create even spacing. Alternatively place a small book or wooden block under the corner of the door below the doorknob to hold the door up while you work with the hinges. Check the vertical spacing between the door and the door jamb.

Using 3 screws to draw hinge securely into the door frame. Repeat for each shim. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge from the door and the door jamb with a cordless screw gun. Starting with the top hinge remove the hinge and add a shim between the leaf of the hinge and the frame.

The solution that worked for me was to shim between the door frame and door hinge. Slide the shim behind the hinge that needs the extra spacing then drive the screws back in tightly and check the operation of the door. Close door and check the spacing at the top and latch side of the door. 3 remove the screws from the correct hinge.

The shims should be added between the hinge. Shimming correctly can raise or lower the latch bolt to align with the striker plate. Remove the screws from the hinge you need to shim using a screwdriver or a drill and screwdriver bit. Remove appropriate hinge from door and jamb.

Using shims to fix a hinge bind against stops open the door and place a support or wooden wedge under the door to relieve tension. It s likely that there s a larger gap at the bottom. Place three of the cardboard.