Remove Hinge Pin Door

Cut away the paint.

Remove hinge pin door.

How to remove stuck door hinge pin gather the right tools. Before you start nudging a stuck door hinge pin you must ensure that you have all the right. Carefully slide the blade through. You re going to be destabilizing your door so it s really important.

Tips on easily removing the pins from door hinges step 1. Cut away any paint from the top of the hinge pin using a sharp utility knife. Step 1 remove the hinge s threaded pin security plug at the bottom of each hinge pin space using a 3 32 inch allen wrench. After they pop up an inch or so try pulling them free with your fingers.

Hold a screwdriver at the base of the hinge pin and tap it with a hammer to pry the pin head from the hinge. I now use my spring loaded nail set to do the job with perfect results. Lodge a book underneath the door for support. Before you take to removing the hinge pins it s good form to make sure you.

Force the pin up from the door hinge. It is very simple and protects both your hands and the door jamb. Make sure you ve got the right tools. This might sound something of less significance but keep a door in a.

To make this job go smoothly first close and latch the door. If the pin seems corroded in place hammer it out from beneath with a little assistance from an. Removing the door 1. Modern homes use well fitted brass or nickel plated hinges and the pins can be easily removed with a.

I ve messed up the trim around my doors a number of times by using a screwdriver and a hammer to pound out stubborn door hinge pins. Don t try to drive the pins all the way out with the nail you might damage the trim with the hammer. Our new hinge pin removal tool called the pin popper is by far the best tool to use to remove hinge pins. Keep door in a stationary position with a support.

The procedure for removing the hinge pins is typical to all emtek steel hinge types. You simply place the tool directly on the hinge knuckles sticking out and make sure the pin on the tool is touching the bottom of the hinge pin.