How To Install Self Closing Hinges On Doors

Self closing hinges have springs inside of them that force a door closed so you don t have to worry about shutting it yourself.

How to install self closing hinges on doors.

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. Install hinge into cabinet door. The purpose is to keep a garage fire from spreading to the house.

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. Open the door that you wish to install the new hinges to. Remove the locking pin. 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. Using hinges that are not only hidden but also self closing improves function and style. The current hinges on the door have to be removed in order for the new self closing door hinges to be installed. But don t worry making this door self closing is as simple as changing two or three of the door s hinges or installing a door closer at the top of the door.

It s code in most areas that the entry door to an attached garage be fire rated and have self closing hinges. 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. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.

I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing. This is a pretty easy step.