Then scuff the cup portion of the hinge with sandpaper where it will contact the adhesive.
How to fix split door hinge.
The top hinge on one door has come away from the door frame the wood is split and soft so the screws have no bite.
A butler door that s badly warped or split must be replaced.
How to fix a door that cracked where the hinges go 1.
Fix it the right way not the wrong way.
Another hint is to use a long screw in one of the holes in the top most hinge long enough to penetrate the stud.
Remove the hinges from the.
The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool.
Place the door across two sawhorses.
Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1.
After time the weight of the door will pull on the hinge and cause the door not to hang straight.
I m thinking the best way to fix this short of ripping out the whole door frame would be to drill out the split wood chisel it square then glue in a new piece of wood for the hinge to be screwed into.
Insert the tip of a putty knife into the cracks to clean out chips or splinters that might cause the cracks to fail.
In most cases if the door rubs on the jamb or the floor it can be repaired by attending to the hinges.