You re going to be destabilizing your door so it s really important.
How to get a door hinge off.
Wait for 10 to 15 minutes for the spray to penetrate the hinge.
If the weight of the door makes it difficult to separate the hinges wedge a pry bar under the door to take the weight off the hinges.
Removing the door 1.
Close the door to take some of the weight off the hinge.
Chip paint from the heads of the hinge pins with a utility knife if the hinges have been painted.
Spray a silicone lubricating spray over the moving parts of the hinge as well as into the top part of the hinge around the pin.
Lodge a book underneath the door for support.
Wait 10 to 15 minutes for the spray to penetrate all the moving parts of the hinge.
When a hinge is being particularly stubborn you can spray a silicone based lubricating spray to help it come loose.
Make a cut around.
Make sure you ve got the right tools.
Easy way to remove door hinge with bottom cap.
Insert the tip of a 16d nail into the hole at the bottom of the hinges.
The hole is directly underneath the head of.
Most older homes will have this style door hinge you will need to remove however a lot of newer houses have th.
Before you take to removing the hinge pins it s good form to make sure you.
Tap the bottom of the hinge pin with a hammer and screwdriver to pop up the pin.
Slide a piece of cardboard under the door to protect the floor then ease the door off the hinges by lifting slightly at the knob with one hand and under one of the hinges with the other hand photo 3.