How Do You Remove A Pin From A Door Hinge

The hinges on older doors might be more difficult to deal with if there s any corrosion.

How do you remove a pin from a door hinge.

Emtek steel hinges are widely used as security hinges on exterior doors in both commercial and residential applications. The best way to remove door hinge pin with a bottom cap. Of course you can remove the hinge by unscrewing it from the doorjamb and the door and maybe that is what you have to do to get the hinge pin released in the. Lot s of the hinges on our site are available with non removable pins just check in the description or contact us.

The procedure for removing the hinge pins is typical to all emtek steel hinge types. To make this job go smoothly first close and latch the door. Wrong way to remove a hinge pins the wrong way involves using an old nail or screwdriver with a hammer. The right way and the wrong way.

Emtek steel hinges are designed with a sealed pin cylinder protected with a threaded plug. So all you need to do is check and see if the exterior locking or door you need secure has visible hinges on the outside if it does you will want to order non removable pin hinges. To remove a door hinge pin start by making sure you have a hammer a screwdriver and a nail punch or nail set. You put the screwdriver or nail at the bottom of the hinge touching the bottom of the hinge pin and knock it out with a hammer.

Then remove the hinge pins by tapping on the bottom of the hinge pin with a nail photo 1. The challenge comes when homeowners have painted over the door hinge leaving layers of paint accumulating over the pin or when rust builds up around the steel pin locking it in place. Don t try to drive the pins all the way out with the nail you might damage the trim with the hammer. Then use your hammer to push the nail punch up and under the pin until it dislodges.

The best way to remove door hinge pin with a bottom cap. When it comes to removing a door hinge pin there are 2 ways to go about it. When that s the case a little additional effort will still allow you to pop the hinge pins out in short order. After they pop up an inch or so try pulling them free with your fingers.