How to Install Door Hinges

If you have a new front door, then you may be wondering how to install door hinges. The first thing you need to do is to measure the depth of the door's jamb and the width of the jamb. You will then need to cut a mortise to hold the hinge. This mortise is created by cutting the wood in the jamb into the shape of the hinge. This will make it easier to install the new hinge.

To install a door hinge, you must start by measuring the depth of the door jamb. You can easily gauge the depth of the mortise by placing the door aside. If you don't measure the depth, you may make mistakes. Secondly, you should use a sharp chisel. A dull chisel will require you to apply more pressure and will lead to more damage. Be sure to tap the hammer on the sides of the jamb and remove strips of wood. You should make sure that you don't take too many strips or the hinge will come loose.

The next step is to cut the mortise of the door. When you are ready to install the new hinge, use a chisel or a thin piece of wood to mark its position. The next step is to insert the new hinge in the mortise. Then, insert the hinge into the mortise. The hammer or chisel is used to punch out the mortise. Once the mortise is finished, you can then attach the door hinge.