How To Fix Binding Door Hinges

An exposed hinge means that the metal of the hinge is not flush with the wood surface of either the door or the frame.

How to fix binding door hinges.

Look for binding on the wall on the hinge side. A difficult door can quickly turn into a binding door if not fixed promptly. If there are marks on the wall from paint or varnish the hinged end of the door is binding. Luckily most hinge issues have simple fixes.

We ll walk you through the basics like how to tighten a loose hinge shim a hinge and fix a squeaky hinge. If your door rubs near the top or drags on the floor use a screwdriver not a drill to tighten the screws. Doors that are hard to open and close can result from a number of different mechanical and environmental factors. Tighten the hinge screws.

Tighten down all the screws with a screwdriver. The right fix depends on both the cause and the precise location of the problem on your door. A door with an exposed hinge will exhibit the problem of the door binding to the frame on the lock side. We have hinges to thank for our doors ability to open and close.