We have hinges to thank for our doors ability to open and close.
How to fix binding door hinges.
Tighten the hinge 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.
Screws magically work themselves loose over the years.
We ll walk you through the basics like how to tighten a loose hinge shim a hinge and fix a squeaky hinge.
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.
But over time hinges can cause major door problems and prevent the fixture from functioning properly.
If there are marks on the wall from paint or varnish the hinged end of the door is binding.
A door with an exposed hinge will exhibit the problem of the door binding to the frame on the lock side.
A difficult door can quickly turn into a binding door if not fixed promptly.
Luckily most hinge issues have simple fixes.
Look for binding on the wall on the hinge side.