What to do when a door rubs or will not close
How to identify loose hinges, misalignment, swelling or strike-plate problems in an interior door.
A door can rub because of a loose hinge, shifted frame, humidity or new flooring. Before sanding or cutting, find the contact point and check whether the leaf has dropped.
Check hinges
Loose screws or stripped holes let the door drop and rub on the opposite side.
Mark the rubbing point
A pencil mark or paper helps distinguish a height problem from a width problem.
Inspect the strike plate
If the door fits but the latch does not engage, adjusting the strike plate may be enough.
Mistakes to avoid
- Planing before tightening hinges
- Repeatedly forcing the door closed
- Confusing swelling with misalignment
THEVULGO tip
Send a short video opening and closing the door, plus photos of hinges and the rubbing point.
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