How To Install Self Closing Hinges On Doors

How to install a self closing door.

How to install self closing hinges on doors.

I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing. Now that the old hinge has been removed and the 35mm hole has been drilled to the proper depth you re ready to install the new soft close cabinet door hinges. Note that a self closing hinge does not close fully open doors but holds doors closed. However if your door slams or doesn t latch properly as it closes you may need to use a couple of tools to loosen or tighten the spring tension.

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. Install hinge into cabinet door. Using hinges that are not only hidden but also self closing improves function and style. It s code in most areas that the entry door to an attached garage be fire rated and have self closing hinges.

Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. Use the screwdriver to remove the screws from the top hinge that is connected to the frame and do the same with the bottom hinge. Removing old overlay hinges and replacing them with hidden hinges can give your kitchen a sleeker more modern look. As long as the hole has been drilled properly the soft close hinge should drop into place with a little coaxing.

The purpose is to keep a garage fire from spreading to the house. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. Spring hinges look like standard hinges but contain a tension spring mechanism that automatically closes a door each time it is opened. Remove the locking pin.

Open the door that you wish to install the new hinges to. This is a pretty easy step.