Measure 10 inches from the top edge of the door and make a mark.
Installing screen door spring loaded hinges.
Trace the hinge outline onto the inside of your screen door.
Step 2 tap out the area.
Installing a spring loaded hinge.
Designed for screen and lightweight utility doors.
To install a screen door start by asking a friend to hold the door in the door frame so the screen door s handle is on the same side as the main door s handle.
You will need to place the hinges against the surface you are working with.
Open one hinge and place it against the outside of the door and frame about 6 inches from the top of the door.
Step 1 measuring for the hinge locations.
Step 5 attach the door.
How to install spring loaded hinges.
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Scribe a cut with your utility knife to make a nice clean edge.
Adjustable hinge allows for you to set the desired closing force.
Set the screen door with the edge for the spring loaded hinges facing up.
Use a sharp wood chisel to remove just enough wood for the butt hinge to rest inside it and lay flush to the door s edge.
Installing spring hinges is one way to be sure the door closes every time someone uses it.
This is the location for the top edge of the top hinge.
Spring loaded hinges help to ensure a secure close.
Unlike regular hinges spring hinges mount on the surface of the door so installing them is easier than.
Step 4 attach the faceplate.
White self closing adjustable hinge is a replacement part for your screen door.
Learn how to adjust and install screen tight s heavy duty spring loaded hinges for screen doors.
If the holes align you re good.
Now measure 10 inches from the bottom edge of the door and make another mark.
How to install a screen door with adjustable spring hinges 1.
Adjustable and spring loaded hinges.
Surface mounted for easy installation.
For a door you will want the hinges placed.
Step 3 drill a pilot hole.
You can do this by simply holding the new hinge up to the door and checking where the screw holes are.
Set the screen door inside the frame on shims to ensure a gap between the bottom of the door and the frame.