How To Change A Door Hinge So Door Is Level

Lay a level along the outer edge of your door.

How to change a door hinge so door is level.

How to level a door frame. Whether you are installing a new door or repairing an old one it is important that the door s frame is both level and square. The angle is likely slight so look closely at the bubble in the level. If the frame is not level the door will.

If you need to shim multiple hinges remove 1 at a time so you don t have to take the whole door off. If you re installing a door on an unfinished floor and need space under the jambs for carpet just rest the jambs on temporary blocks while you re hanging the door. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws from the hinge you re removing. Set the screws aside so you can replace them later and pull the hinge off of the door and frame.

Adjust the size of the blocks so the bottoms of the jambs are on a level plane. Use blocks to level jamb bottoms.