Should i use a wall plug

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by hi2u_uk, Nov 2, 2014.

  1. hi2u_uk

    hi2u_uk Member

    i have been told to use grip fill to fill a hole so that i can fit a hinge to the kitchen cupboard door. The door has been coming off and the hole getting bigger and bigger so now the screw of the hinge doesnt fit in as the hole is too big

    The plan is to fill the hole with gripfill then let it dry then screw the screw in and fit the hinge / door

    Someone else has said that grip fill wont be strong enough and continuous opening and closing of the door will be too much for it and the door will end up coming off therefore i should use a wall plug instead of grip fill .

    Which method is best to fix this issue long term ???
     
  2. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    You can buy repair plates
     
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  3. hi2u_uk

    hi2u_uk Member

    what are these ???
     
  4. hi2u_uk

    hi2u_uk Member

  5. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

  6. hi2u_uk

    hi2u_uk Member

    the holes in the screwfix one are too small :(
     
  7. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    Don't use the original screws.

    Mr. HandyAndy - Really
     
  8. hi2u_uk

    hi2u_uk Member

    the original screws wont come out of the hinge, ive tried to screw them out
     
  9. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

  10. hi2u_uk

    hi2u_uk Member

    i think it is that type. The kitchen is very old. The one in that picture has two screws missing from the circle loops on either side of the horizontal bar. The hinge i have has these two screws however they wont come out of the hinge and the hole for them is too big
     
  11. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select


    Press the whole hinge down on a bit of old wood and unscrew. Once you get them started it'll be easy.
    Then try these here

    You'll need 4 15mm screws in each too.

    Mr. HandyAndy - Really
     
  12. hi2u_uk

    hi2u_uk Member

    so i need to take the whole hinge off the door :( including the circle section ?
     
  13. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Wind up or idiot.
     
  14. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

    I'm confused ...............is it the section that fixes to the door or the cabinet that you have the problem with

    Anyway, you could try this, sounds like a bodge but works (usually);

    Remove hinge from offending section (door or cabinet)
    Fill screw holes with wood glue
    Knock in matchsticks to fully fill hole, nice and tight
    Glue will ooze out so wipe with a damp cloth
    You can leave the matchsticks long at this stage
    Leave overnight to dry
    Trim matchsticks flush with craft knife \ fine saw blade
    Screw in hinge

    If hinge section that screws onto cabinet (not door) you will need to drill pilot holes first

    Give it a try.............................
     
  15. hi2u_uk

    hi2u_uk Member

    sorry its the section that fits onto the cabinet that is the problem which is only about 1.5cm thick ,
     
  16. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    Press the whole hinge down on a bit of old wood and unscrew. Once you get them started it'll be easy.
    Then try these here

    You'll need 4 15mm screws in each too.

    Mr. HandyAndy - Really
     
  17. dwlondon

    dwlondon Active Member

    If all the screw holes are shot its best to shift the hinge position. Then everything screws into something firm. Chipboard will just go on breaking up.
     

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