Black Dust Near Door Hinges

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Black dust near door hinges.

Find door hinges at lowe s today. We built our house almost 5 years ago and in that time a film of black powder has built up on the door wall and baseboards around all the door hinges in the house. Remove pin from door hinge then roll and rub the pin on wax ring to coat it with wax. Some folks swear by it as a lubricant for those hinges but we don t like it because of the end result.

If this is done each year prevents any shaving or filing of metal leaving dust on hinges or door frame. It s also great for remove dried latex paint off of trimwork. Wipe away any wax excess from pin. Dust caused by hinges is common with residential duty hinges and is caused by the pieces of metal rubbing against each other.

Here s a question from our 4 27 2019 today s homeowner radio show. This is a pesky problem usually seen on and around the most frequently used and heaviest doors in the house. I have white doors throughout my home and it has worked. Wd40 doesn t really work either though it will help the door open smoothly.

Kim from missouri asks we put up new hinges and over a period of time there is this black dust like stuff on the doors where the hinges are. Jul 23 2014 to remove graphite the black powder around door hinges inside the house use krud kutter. Do you have a solution for that black residue around door hinges. Another benefit of ball bearing door hinges is that you don t get that black graphite dust all over your door casings that you generally get on standard duty door hinges.

From what i hear a little lubrication with lithium grease can help though i don t think it will eliminate the problem. Replace pin in hinge. Much less chance soiling or staining carpet. Matte black square corner smooth action hinge 3 pack model 20756 11 38 package.

After a little researching i believe this powder is a graphite powder lubricant to help the hinges operate smoothly. Free delivery with 45 order. Radius matte black door hinge value pack 24 pack model 16510 32 98 32 98.