Flush Hinge Door Won T Close

Look for signs of abrasion on the edge of the door and for uneven gaps between the jamb and the door.

Flush hinge door won t close.

Loosen it turn counterclockwise to allow the door to close firmly. Sometimes a door hinge needs to be shimmed to adjust the door in the frame. If you ve checked the hinges latch and fit but the door still doesn t close properly consider installing a new door. The hinges and door should both be level and the door should shut.

If there s a wide gap on the hinge side of the door when it s closed or the door won t close all the way focus on adjusting this screw. Open and close the door several times to determine where it s rubbing. Using a pencil or chalk mark the edge to show exactly where you have to work. For the door above try simply loosening the screws from the top hinge 1 4 turn or more.

Put the screwdriver under the hinge pins and tap the bottom with the hammer. Adding shims to stripped hinge screw holes. Open and close the door to find the problem. Additionally some doors may expand contract or become warped due to temperature or moisture.

If the hinge screws become loose they can move around and cause the door itself to move slightly out of place. If the door binds on the hinge side the hinges may be too deep. If the door binds on the knob side the hinges are too shallow. If this doesn t work try tightening the screws into the hinges at the bottom.

Here s what to do. If it s still not fixed you ll need to try shimming the door hinge. Tighten the mounting screws on the hinges while your friend holds the door straight. Hollow core doors can become permanently warped or twisted over time as a house sinks and compresses them making their defects nearly impossible to correct.

If the hinges still sag and the door will not shut then the holes for the mounting screws are stripped and you should proceed to the next section. Determine whether the hinges are loose or have.