Door Closing Hinge Adjustment

Paint on a hinge or objects extending slightly past the cabinet frame also prevent the door from closing.

Door closing hinge adjustment.

Insert a tension rod in the rightmost hole in the top hinge s adjustment slot. Find the hole that s furthest to the right in the adjustment slot. Open the door 2. National hardware 4 1 4 in zinc t shaped door hinge.

How to adjust a door by the hinges for better alignment it can be the case that a door springs open on its own when you try and close it. Look for other obvious signs of obstruction before resorting to adjusting the hinges. Fine tune closing speed based on preference. Make sure self closing is working at 20 45 and 90.

For pricing and availability. Look on the side of the hinge near the top for a horizontal adjustment slot that has a line of holes inside. I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing. Use the small metal tension rod that came with your hinges when you purchased them.

In order to tighten the hinge spring first close the door. Soss 216 4 5 8 in satin chrome mortise concealed door hinge. Remove the locking pin by rotating the adjustment in the direction of the jamb. For pricing and availability.

Some hinges such as european hinges have adjustment capabilities that a standard cabinet hinge does not have. This hole is normally located either at the top or the bottom of the hinge s housing. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. Remove the locking pin.

If the self closing door to your garage isn t closing hard enough to latch properly or the door slams shut you can adjust the spring hinge tension with a hex wrench and pliers. If the gap between the door and frame is almost nonexistent you may have trouble closing and opening your door without it getting stuck. Insert a nail set on a hole located beside the locking pin of the hinge adjustment spring.