Plus, the sticking door will remind you every time you open and close it.
The good news is that asticking dooris often easy to fix.
Tightening the strike plate and hinges are reliable ways tofix a doorthat sticks.
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If that doesn’t work, replacing the hinge screws with longer screws usually does the trick.
Tip
Does the door stick against the door stop due to sticky paint?
Acrylic-latex paint has a tendency to stick against doors.
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Most times, you’ll find that the door sticks along the top because thedoor is sagging.
you might even see where the door has scraped against the frame.
Often, turning these four screws slightly clockwise is enough to eliminate rubbing at that point.
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If you break off a screw head orstrip it, use an inexpensive gadget called ascrew extractorto remove it.
Tighten the screws that go into the doorandthe screws that go into the door frame.
Do not over-tighten the screws or you may strip/break them.
In most cases, the problem is now fixed.
If not, tighten the screws in the other hinges.
Pre-Drill for Longer Screws
Do the screws keep turning but not tightening?
Purchase longer screws and use them in place of the existing screws.
Creating a pilot hole helps the new, longer screw drive into the wood more easily.
Add Longer Screws
Remove the middle screw from the jamb side of the top hinge.
Replace it with a 2-1/2-inch or 3-inch wood screw.
Apre-hung doorcomes attached to a frame, so swing issues are eliminated.
