Replacing old painted-over hinges might look like a tiny detail, but it completely transforms how your doors and trim age over time. When hinges get buried under several coats of paint, they stop looking intentional and start looking neglected. The paint builds up around the edges, the hardware loses its shape, and the door area begins to feel dated even if the rest of the room looks modern. Many people try to pull old hinges straight off, and that almost always leads to chipped or torn paint, w