Upvc Door Hinge Squeaks

Wipe off excess grease dish soap or oil if you use any as a lubricant.

Upvc door hinge squeaks. Then place the pins back into the hinge then open the door a few times to test their sound. In a pinch grease or dish soap can also work. I tried further lubricating right down the sides of where the hinge turns but it didn t make any difference. Insert a large nail or nail set in the bottom of the hinge and tap the hinge pin out.

Coat the hinge pins with a lubricant. Once the pin is loose pull it out lift up on the door handle to. Sand the hinge pin lightly with medium 120 grit sandpaper to remove any rust and wipe off any sanding dust. Loosen each hinge pin by tapping an 8d nail up from underneath.

To lubricate a door hinge start by using your fingers or a pair of long pliers to turn the hinge pin counterclockwise and remove it. The door has 4 hinges in total the the hinge seems simple it has 2 plastic covers to cover the top part and bottom part i removed these to reveal the metal. After your hinge pins are cleaned use oil or melted wax to evenly cover the hinge pins. The hinge connects to door by 2 bolts.

When a door hinge develops a squeak due to wear or settling instead of reaching for a messy spray lubricant try this traditional non toxic non staining lubricant. Remove rust on hinge pin. Wipe any dirt grease or grime off the hinge pin using a cotton cloth.