That may be difficult on older painted doors.
Hinged patio door wont close.
To fix a loose hinge leaf start by trying to tighten the screws.
Mmi door 67 in.
If leaves are sunk below the surface the mortises are cut too deep.
Remove one of the screws on the jamb side of the hinge and drive in a 3 in.
The long screw will grab the wall framing and draw in the whole doorjamb slightly.
Fixing a closet door that won t close in a minute.
People usually try to plane off the edge.
3 simple diy repairs for stuck interior doors.
Replace the door frame if it is warped and the hinge adjustments don t make a difference.
It may be that the edge of one of the doors hits the upper jamb the doors don t clear each other or the latch doesn t work.
Fixing a closet door that won t close in a minute.
Close the doors to determine the problem.
If they simply twist in place but won t catch try inserting.
Doors that bind or will not close properly are common problems.
Remove the door from the frame tear out old the old frame and nail the new frame in place.
Test each screw by tightening it with a screwdriver.
Use shims to square the new frame before reattaching the door.
A hinge can often work loose binding the door against the frame.
Before trying to trim the door open it and examine the hinges.
But frequently the solution is on the hinge side.
If you find that the latch contacts the strike plate too high or too low make sure all the door s hinge screws are tight.
If that doesn t solve the problem try this trick.