Repair Hinge Bound Door

The majority of door binding issues center around the hinges.

Repair hinge bound door. If there are marks on the wall from paint or varnish the hinged end of the door is binding. Before trying more time or labor intensive methods first spray your door s hinges with wd 40 or some other lubricant. Look for binding on the wall on the hinge side. See below for guidance onexamining the cause of the problem so that the appropriate repair can be made.

But over time hinges can cause major door problems and prevent the fixture from functioning properly. If your hinges make any kind of squeaking or squealing noise when you move the door the hinges are probably the culprit. Luckily most hinge issues have simple fixes. We ll walk you through the basics like how to tighten a loose hinge shim a hinge and fix a squeaky hinge.