Squeaky hinges.

[Rorschach]

As part of the renovations I did last year I replaced all of the door hinges. The old ones were original to the property so pushing 50 years old, they were well worn with a lot play in them and rusting too.

New hinges are much nicer looking satin nickel, no wobble, nice and smooth. BUT, after a few months they squeak and creak. On the old hinges I used to use grease, but this was messy and ugly as it always oozes out and leaves a dirty smudge on the frame eventually. Any recommendations for something a bit cleaner and tidier? Some kind of dry lubricant would nice. I have used graphite powder in the past but expect this might be messy too, especially on white paintwork.

[Grumps]

Hi.

I use WD40 Silicone lubricant.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/wd-40-silico ... 00ml/86394

Another option, which I haven't yet tried, would be Dry PTFE Lubricant.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/wd-40-silico ... 00ml/86394

[dewaltdisney]

Over the years I have used different lubricants on my door hinges including 3 in 1 oil and WD40. It is a rare occurrence for a squeak on my doors so I tend to grab what is nearest to hand and use that. I squirt it on the hinges, waft the door a couple of times and then wipe off with a bit of tissue. That PTFE spray is dry and might be a good bet.

DWD

[Graeme from Tod]

That PTFE spray is dry and might be a good bet.

DWD

That's what I use

[fin]

if your hinges arent in a straight line or atlest more or less in a straight line it could be why theyre squeaking