How To Fix Binding Door Hinges

The right fix depends on both the cause and the precise location of the problem on your door.

How to fix binding door hinges.

Look for binding on the wall on the hinge side. Luckily most hinge issues have simple fixes. Tighten the hinge screws. Screws magically work themselves loose over the years.

Doors that are hard to open and close can result from a number of different mechanical and environmental factors. A door with an exposed hinge will exhibit the problem of the door binding to the frame on the lock side. Once sure the binding doors issue is resolved screw in the other screws to fully reattach the door. A difficult door can quickly turn into a binding door if not fixed promptly.

An exposed hinge means that the metal of the hinge is not flush with the wood surface of either the door or the frame. We have hinges to thank for our doors ability to open and close. Tighten down all the screws with a screwdriver. We ll walk you through the basics like how to tighten a loose hinge shim a hinge and fix a squeaky hinge.