Screws keep working loose

Martyn_H

Hi

I have an mdf door under the stairs but some of the screws keep working loose on account of the flimsy ornate hinges (don't want to replace them.)

I'm told that there is a resin(?) that you can screw into when set.

My plan is to drill two holes where the screws enter the edge of the door and them fill them with this stuff. I can then screw them into the door.

Can anyone please tell me the product name.

Thank you.

Owain_Moneysaver

Screwfix. Most of these will be designed for masonry.

Or you could whack some car body filler in and screw into that.

ColinFishwick

Whats wrong with using some wood or a matchstick to fit the depth?

Martyn_H

ColinFishwick wrote: »

Whats wrong with using some wood or a matchstick to fit the depth?

I think the screws are under a bit of tension, and would probably pull out again.

An epoxy resin might be best:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/tools/service-aids/epoxies

bungle4by4

araldite, mix it evenly and for at least 30 seconds after you think you have finished mixing it. add some saw dust or mdf dust in this case and whack it in the hole. af you can fit a slightly longer and wider screw that will help as well.

there are loads of ways of doing this job, and bonding them in probably isn't the best way, as you are making it hard for your self when you want to take the door off in future.

personally i would drill the existing holes out to 6 or 8 mm depending on the size of wooden dowelling you can get your hands on and bond that into place with wood glue. Allow it 24hrs to bond properly and then re screw into the dowels. if you have any flatpack furniture bits left over this is the ideal time to get the wooden dowels out and use them.