EZ-Shim HS400BP 4" Hinge Shim (15 Pack)

The 4" EZ HS400BP Hinge Shims have been a game-changer in addressing the alignment issues with my door. This 15-pack of high-impact plastic shims is a must-have for anyone facing similar challenges with door installation or maintenance.First off, the ease of installation is remarkable. Unlike traditional methods that might require removing the entire door, these shims allowed me to adjust and align each hinge individually, saving time and effort. The fact that you can achieve a 1/16" adjustment with each shim provides a level of precision that makes a significant difference in how the door fits and operates.One of the major problems I faced was the door not sealing properly and failing to latch correctly. These shims worked perfectly to resolve both issues, ensuring a tight seal and proper latching every time the door is closed. The functionality and effectiveness of these shims in correcting such common but frustrating problems cannot be overstated.Aesthetically, the shims are discreet and practically invisible once installed. There's no noticeable bulge or mismatch that often comes with makeshift solutions. This subtlety is a huge plus, as it maintains the door’s original look without any obvious signs of adjustment.In summary, the EZ HS400BP Hinge Shims are a brilliant solution that I found to be both effective and user-friendly. They provided the precise alignment needed to fix the door's issues, with the added benefit of not being an eyesore. For anyone struggling with door alignment, latching problems, or needing to improve the seal on their door, these shims are definitely worth trying.

Noticed I could see light coming through the bottom left side of my front door. It's been VERY cold out and I was wondering why my electric fireplace didn't seem to be heating as well. Walked up to the door and put my hand down and you could feel icy air pouring right in!Googled how to fix something like this, found these on Amazon and had them in just a couple of days.It was SO easy to fix the door! I just swung my door open wide, sat down on my front stoop and removed the screws on the side of the hinge that attaches to the door. I slid in one of the shims, put just two of the screws back in then shut the door to check it. There's was still a gap - though a lot smaller - so I put a second shim in. Now it's PERFECT! The door also isn't wobbly when locked since its better aligning with the bolt plates.What a perfect product! Does exactly what it's supposed to, super easy to install AND super cheap! They're also plastic so not like they're going to compress or deteriorate like home made cardboard shims will. I still have THIRTEEN left over shims. I posted on facebook to friends to see if anyone else could use them.(The pics are before, after and a shot of the hinge so you can see what it looks like with the shims in place)

I didn't notice at first but the package was open and most of the product was remove. 10 of the 15 count was missing. The product works as advertised. I will use the remaining 5, just thought I should report the opened product.

Fit perfect. Perfect thickness. You cant even notice it is positioned behind the hinge!Design suggestion: Maybe mold a thin lip as a stop. This will prevent pushing the wedge to far in

I replaced the hinges on one of our doors (wife wanted bronze instead of brushed nickle hardware), but found that after I replaced the old hinges the door was about a 1/4" gap on the latch side, and no gap on the hinge side. This left a bit of an air gap and also made the door not close well.These shims were a great solution, since they are 1/16" thick I installed two of them under each hinge attached to the frame to shift the door to the latch side 1/8". Now there is an even 1/8" gap on both sides as shown in the image (I meant to take a before image too, but it slipped my mind, sorry!).Another option is to use cardboard, but it's difficult to measure how much a cardboard shim will actually shift the door. And they may not hold up as well over time. These are much better, and they are the perfect shape which makes them easy to install: Just loosen up the hinge hardware, and slide the shim in (if necessary poke it to the required depth using something really thin like a razor or another shim). Then re-tighten the hardware and you're all set!I recommend making sure you have long enough screws in whatever place you install these shims. A lot of hinges come with short screws, but you really want to have ~3" screws going into your door frame so that they are able to grab the actual frame of the door and not just the trim (and make sure to pre-drill too, so you don't split the wood). This will make the door much more sturdy and harder to kick-in as well.

The installation of my doors was not horrible, but there was a noticeably wide gap in the center. I felt like I could feel a slight draft so I wanted to close the gap a bit. For $6, these were incredibly simple to install, and I needed only to LOOSEN all the screws on the door to slip the shims behind the hinges (make sure to push them all the way in). Then retighten the screws. My doors shut perfectly now and there is no hint of a draft.They are the perfect thickness to choose 1 or more behind hinges to get the results you need, are super simple to install, and the cost was not much at all. Be sure to measure the size of your hinges and order the color that's going to be least visible, but this was a great purchase. I should have done it a year ago.

I had to look at U Tube to figure out how to make a door latch line up. I discovered this method (door shims) and after examining my entrance doors I ordered this product. Easy to install and now my two entry doors latch and shut as they should. Good product and reasonably priced. Delivery from Amazon was prompt as well. Definitely recommend.