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Shim or correct the hinge alignment

Interior door · Sags and rubs
LIKELY CAUSE
Top hinge needs slight correction
Success rate
0% success
Successful repairs
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People tried
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Repair time
20 min
Difficulty
Medium
Estimated cost
€0
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Fix Score 94
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TOOLS
Required tools
Screwdriverhinge shims
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

  1. 1
    First tighten all hinge screws
    First tighten all hinge screws.
  2. 2
    Identify where the door rubs and compare the gaps
    Identify where the door rubs and compare the gaps.
  3. 3
    Use a thin purpose-made/card shim behind the appropriate hinge only…
    Use a thin purpose-made/card shim behind the appropriate hinge only if needed.
  4. 4
    Retighten screws and test after small adjustments
    Retighten screws and test after small adjustments.
  5. 5
    Avoid large changes that twist the frame
    Avoid large changes that twist the frame.
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