E-Z Shim 4" EZ HS400BP Hinge Shim (15 Pack), 15 Count

4.6 | 2,205 ratings

Price: 5.97

Last update: 01-11-2025

About this item

Item Weight: 0.1 lb
Country of Origin: United States
Brand name: E-Z Shim
Item Dimensions: 0.25"L x 5.13"W x 7.25"H

Product information

Technical Details

Manufacturer

‎Standard Plumbing Supply

Part Number

‎HS400BP

Item Weight

‎1.6 ounces

Product Dimensions

‎0.25 x 5.13 x 7.25 inches

Item model number

‎HS400BP

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Size

‎4 Inch

Color

‎Gray

Finish

‎Foam

Material

‎Plastic

Item Package Quantity

‎1

Number Of Pieces

‎15

Measurement System

‎English

Mounting Type

‎Door Mount

Included Components

‎Hardware^door-hinges

Batteries Included?

‎No

Batteries Required?

‎No

Top reviews from the United States

Jonathan M

A Simple Solution to Common Door Problems

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024

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.

Steve L.

Perfect for shimming hinge side

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024

I had a kitchen door that had a large gap on the lock side . Ordered these and it solved the problem. Quick and easy to use

Michael G.

The shims worked well to align a heavy metal-clad front ...

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018

The shims worked well to align a heavy metal-clad front door that was sagging. The deadbolt was striking the plate instead of going into the bore, and the whole door had to be muscled up in order to lock it.

One issue that I had to work around was that a single shim was not enough to align the door, and with two shims the door would not close. The instructions do not have any mention of this, however if two shims are arranged fully overlapped facing each other with ribbed side being in contact, and the corners of the one that is facing outward are trimmed to fit the indentation in the door jamb, they adjust the door by ~3/32" that was just enough to do the trick in my case. Note that the shims that I received had a 3/4 depth cutouts for the bolts that can be seen in the multi-pack listing for this product.

Agent Dave

I should never have waited to buy these!

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024

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.

John

Perfect, and Made in USA

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024

My exterior door would not latch, I notices the door had a large gap at bottom and normal at top on the knob side. I installed 2 of these shimes on bottom hing and one on middle hing, now the door latches and fits perfect. MADE IN USA.

Fernando Rios

door hinge shims

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024

Shipment came fast and they were easy to install,

DeeLaw

Worked perfectly

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024

Deadbolt wasn’t catching so using one at the bottom and one in the middle lined everything up properly. I am very pleased.

Kyle R. Johnson

Great Shims, Easy Install

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2020

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.

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