Replacing Exterior Door Hinges

Remove the old hinges and use a new hinge as a template.

Replacing exterior door hinges.

Project step by step 19 figure a. You can replace any exterior door in your home without removing the jamb. Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver. On a replacement set with a one piece exterior escutcheon that holds both the lock cylinder and latch the spread must match the holes exactly.

Take a sharp pencil and draw an outline of the hinge on the door frame. Pry loose the old trim. The easiest way is to replace one hinge at a time. Move the door so that the entire hinge is exposed and place blocks under the.

Compare the hinges and measure the door. More product details close. You don t need to take the whole door down just remove one hinge and replace it with a new one then do the next one and finally swap out the final one. Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.

These hinges are made of steel for durability. In most cases simply order a new door the same size as the old one. Take precise measurements of the existing door and doorframe. The distance from the inner edge of the door to the center of the knob and lock holes.

This took me about 10 minutes. Hold the hinge snuggly against the mortise at the top of the old hinges. If you alter the. You will repeat this process for all the hinges always keeping the hinge aligned with the top of the old location.

You don t need special tools you can cut the hinge mortise. Remove one of the old hinges. Replacing door hinges 1. Door the everbilt 3 1 2 in.

Then remove the hinge pins and lift the existing door out of the doorframe. Use blocks of wood to steady the door. Mark and trim the new door if needed mark and carefully trim the bottom of the new door to fit the existing doorframe. Not only do i have a door that actually stays open now i also have chrome hardware instead of the gold.

We used a table saw but a circular saw will also do the job. Complete the installation. Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts. The everbilt 3 1 2 in.

Then swing the door open and lift it off. Measure your old door. Choose a two piece set if you want more wiggle room. Remove your old door.

Tap the hinge pins loose with a hammer and nail set.