The hinge mortise is a shallow recess the hinge fits.
How to fix a door off its hinges.
Unscrew the top hinge from the frame.
Secure the hinge with weights or clamps until the glue dries.
If you re using polyurethane adhesive dampen the hinge with water to activate the glue.
Inspect the door hinge and look for where it is loose or hangs off of the door or doorjamb.
Tap wood image zoom if that does not solve the problem trim pieces of shim or other small wood pieces to fit.
Measure the length of the screws.
To remove the door from the hinge to which it is still attached unscrew the screw or screws still holding the hinge to the door then place the door on a flat surface.
Required tools for this project.
Lay the door on a flat surface and unscrew the hinges from the door.
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Unscrew the screws holding the bottom hinge to the door frame using a phillips screwdriver.
Then reinstall the door.
Spring loaded hinges are always spread out like a butterfly and mounted flat on the outer frame.
Open the door to carefully remove it.
Apply glue to the damaged area and immediately install the hinge and screws photo 2.
Scrape the dried glue from the side of the door using the side of the putty knife.
Test the hinge image zoom on the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close.
Clean the dried glue out of the hinge mortise using a chisel.
How to tighten a loose hinge step 1.