Saloon & Cafe Door Upgrades | Hinge Shims, Spacers & EZ Fixes

Finish the Opening: Trim Boards & Jamb Kit

• Trim boards (pair): Pre-cut, match to your door wood/finish side boards create a clean, finished look and give hinges solid bite—great for uneven drywall.
• Complete jamb kit: Matching head and side jambs to take a rough opening to a finished opening, speed up layout, help square the opening, and improve latch alignment.
• Hardware friendly: Dense, straight trim board/jamb kit holds screws better than drywall/soft pine; ideal for all swinging door hinges.

Tip: If your studs/drywall aren’t perfectly plumb, use the jamb kit as a true reference, then fine-tune with shims for a smooth, centered swing.

Commercial Upgrade: Make Your Door ~30% Stronger

• Reinforced build: Thicker stile/rail blocking and optional aluminum push plates to increase durability.
• Pro-grade hinges: Heavy-duty gravity or spring hardware with higher cycle ratings and adjustable tension.
• Result: Approximately 30% strongeroverall rigidity compared to our standard residential spec, for better durability under daily use.

If your doors see carts, kids, or constant traffic, choose the Commercial Upgrade for longer life and fewer adjustments.

Why Thousands Trust Our Door Hinge Shims

Misaligned saloon doors are the #1 complaint we hear—and 9 times out of 10, the fix is a few hinge shims. Over the years we’ve tested every brand and created the toughest, easiest-to-use door hinge spacers on the market. From quick EZ Shim installs that take under five minutes to full door shim kits with color-coded thicknesses, these upgrades solve gaps, rubs, and uneven closing instantly.

Key Features of Our Hinge Shim & Upgrade Kits

• Fastest fix: EZ Shim loads from the front—no hinge pin removal required.
• Precision sizes: 0.015", 0.030", 0.060" thicknesses for perfect alignment.
• Heavy-duty plastic: Won’t compress or crack like cheap cardboard shims.
• Color-coded: Instantly grab the right shim without guessing.
• Lifetime durability: Works on gravity, spring, or Bommer-style hinges.

Benefits of Simple Door Upgrades

• Save money: A $15–$25 shim kit beats $150+ hinge replacement.
• 5-minute install: Most customers fix both doors before the coffee gets cold.
• Perfect swing restored: Eliminates rubbing, squeaking, and off-center closing.
• Works on any brand: Use on old Bommer, new café, or saloon doors.

Where to Use Door Hinge Spacers

• Sagging saloon doors that scrape the floor.
• Swinging café doors that won’t stay centered.
• New installs needing final height or gap tweaks.
• Commercial traffic doors that see hundreds of swings daily.

How to Install Door Hinge Shims (Takes Under 5 Minutes)

• Swing the door to 90° and support it (a box or helper works).
• Slide EZ Shim or a standard hinge shim behind the hinge leaf.
• Add shims until the gap is even and the swing is smooth.
• Close the door—done! No tools needed with EZ Shim.

Tools Needed

None required for EZ Shim—optional flat screwdriver for standard shims.

FAQs About Saloon & Café Door Upgrades