How To Fix Binding Door Hinges

Tighten down all the screws with a screwdriver.

How to fix binding door hinges.

We have hinges to thank for our doors ability to open and close. If there are marks on the wall from paint or varnish the hinged end of the door is binding. Screws magically work themselves loose over the years. But over time hinges can cause major door problems and prevent the fixture from functioning properly.

The right fix depends on both the cause and the precise location of the problem on your door. Once sure the binding doors issue is resolved screw in the other screws to fully reattach the door. We ll walk you through the basics like how to tighten a loose hinge shim a hinge and fix a squeaky hinge. Tighten the hinge screws.

Luckily most hinge issues have simple fixes. A difficult door can quickly turn into a binding door if not fixed promptly. If your door rubs near the top or drags on the floor use a screwdriver not a drill to tighten the screws. An exposed hinge means that the metal of the hinge is not flush with the wood surface of either the door or the frame.