A painting expert shows you how to remove the hinges from a door in this free video on updating old doors.
How to take old door off hinges.
Keep your hinge pins close at hand.
Unscrew the top hinge from the frame.
Unscrew the screws holding the bottom hinge to the door frame using a phillips screwdriver.
Close the door to take some weight off the hinge.
Tap the base of the hinge pin gently using a hammer and pop the pin up using a screwdriver.
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Wait 10 to 15 minutes for the spray to penetrate all the moving parts of the hinge.
Slide a piece of cardboard under the door to protect the floor then ease the door off the hinges by lifting slightly at the knob with one hand and under one of the hinges with the other hand photo 3.
Spring loaded hinges are always spread out like a butterfly and mounted flat on the outer frame.
Hold a screwdriver at the base of the hinge pin and tap it with a hammer to pry the pin head from the hinge.
Cut away any paint from the top of the hinge pin using a sharp utility knife.
Once the hinge pin is loose you can safely lift the door off its hinges.
Tips on easily removing the pins from door hinges step 1.
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Lay the door on a flat surface and unscrew the hinges from the door.
Place books along the bottom of the door arch.
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Replacing the door 1.
Situate the door in the hinges.
Easy way to remove door hinge with bottom cap.