Flush Hinge Door Won T Close

Open and close the door several times to determine where it s rubbing.

Flush hinge door won t close.

Open and close the door to find the problem. 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. For the door above try simply loosening the screws from the top hinge 1 4 turn or more. Tighten the mounting screws on the hinges while your friend holds the door straight.

The result may be a door that isn t flush and may not open and close properly. The hinges and door should both be level and the door should shut. If the door binds on the hinge side the hinges may be too deep. Using a pencil or chalk mark the edge to show exactly where you have to work.

Adding shims to stripped hinge screw holes. Put the screwdriver under the hinge pins and tap the bottom with the hammer. 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. Look for signs of abrasion on the edge of the door and for uneven gaps between the jamb and the door.

Additionally some doors may expand contract or become warped due to temperature or moisture. If it s still not fixed you ll need to try shimming the door hinge. Loosen it turn counterclockwise to allow the door to close firmly. If the hinge screws become loose they can move around and cause the door itself to move slightly out of place.

Determine whether the hinges are loose or have. 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. Tighten it turn clockwise to pull the door closer to the cabinet frame and close the hinge side gap.

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. Resetting the hinges can correct those problems.