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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.

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

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

dewaltdisney wrote: ↑Mon Mar 24, 2025 10:31 am That PTFE spray is dry and might be a good bet.

DWD

That's what I use

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

fin wrote: ↑Thu Mar 27, 2025 12:05 am if your hinges arent in a straight line or atlest more or less in a straight line it could be why theyre squeaking

They probably aren't, but I'm not refitting them

The old ones didn't squeak, but like I said, they had best part of 50 years wear in them, there was several mm of up/down movement in the hinges!

with squeaky hinges
90% off the time it's easy to stop the squeak and at the same time find the exact position the door was when the hinges where fitted
often the door will spring back to or resist movement away from that position

big-all wrote: ↑Fri Mar 28, 2025 9:19 pm with squeaky hinges
90% off the time it's easy to stop the squeak and at the same time find the exact position the door was when the hinges where fitted
often the door will spring back to or resist movement away from that position

Smooth movement and no noticeable resistance, but if you let them swing as opposed to purposely moving them they make great horror film noises.

That can only be metal on metal noise resonating through the frame. I would suggest that the hinge pin is binding and grabbing, causing the squeak. I would try 3 in 1 oil, you can often get a small spray can in Poundland, and spray the hinge and waft the door to spread the oil. Wipe down excess and it should be good.

DWD