How To Fix A Sticking Door | Top 5 Different Ways To Fix A Door That Sticks

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How To Fix A Sticking Door | Top 5 Different Ways To Fix A Door That Sticks

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In this video we will take a look at some of my favorite methods to fix a sticking door. These all work for both interior and exterior doors. You can use any of these methods on either solid core or hollow core doors.
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@user-mf7el9wq1c Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin - I see a long day fixing many doors in our old house. We didn’t think we could do it without help, but you’ve shown how easy this can be.

@chrisroche2969 Ай бұрын

Hi Kevin. Thank you very much for making this video and sharing your knowledge. I was able to fix my bathroom door by simply tightening the screws belonging to the upper hinge. Your video was a great help. Thank you again!

@woodworkfamily9787 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment. Helping people like you is why i make videos. I'm glad I could help.

@joshuacastro8524 16 күн бұрын

Chiseling is a great idea and a tool I already have, thanks.

@sheryltommila20 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I fixed my front door, and felt so proud (as a 67 year old woman with a few hand tools.)

@woodworkfamily9787 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. I enjoyed hearing this!

@timstephenscomic 5 күн бұрын

Saw the dewalt and knew the guy knew his stuff....

@Ionizap 3 ай бұрын

Thanks renovating an apartment and the bottom to the door in one apartment doesn't close well. Chisel is the answer I would say on the bottom hinge where the door sticks. In your videos you look like you are looking into the space above the video, I'm sure there is a way to fix this. I haven't looked at your other videos but that would be a huge improvement.

@chasech Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, this helped me fix a door in my home!! No more frustration :)

@guitarxplorer2022 6 ай бұрын

Great job! Watched a lot of videos for my situation. At 8 minutes you solved the issue! Thx! Heck I was to the point going to use drastic measures with a grinder haha!

@woodworkfamily9787 6 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found the answer you were looking for. Thank you for the comment!

@andrew871124 7 ай бұрын

Exactly what I need

@mr.mister6666 Жыл бұрын

Good work! Thank you for the tips, chief!!!

@shorty70 4 ай бұрын

You can also bend the hinge knuckles easily.

@andrewharman6861 8 ай бұрын

First guy I have seen on KZfaq, who knows what he’s talking about everybody else takes pins out and bends the hinge absolutely useless in Europe where we don’t have such hinges sometimes however, you only need to tighten up the loose screws. I would give anybody this advice look at your door and do a bit of Sherlock Holmes as the door will show you why it’s rubbing or not fitting properly into the doorframe take your time and use your common sense.

@guitarxplorer2022 6 ай бұрын

Turn the music down even a little more for talking. Great tutorial!

@woodworkfamily9787 6 ай бұрын

Great advice, thank you.

@ourgardeneggs4300 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@woodworkfamily9787 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@georgetowlen1133 7 ай бұрын

Yes all the screws are tightened down. I’m wondering if I need to chisel down a little more 0:52 on the jam side so the hinge closes flat.

@woodworkfamily9787 7 ай бұрын

That would help if you think it will make the hinge close flat. The ultimate goal is to get the door back to the way it worked when it was new.

@georgetowlen1133 7 ай бұрын

Hello Kevin, My bedroom door is closing and I have adequate gap, top, bottom, and jam. The problem is the door is very tight to close properly. I notice both hinges have a gap rather than being flat together with the door closed.

@woodworkfamily9787 7 ай бұрын

Did you check if all the screws in the hinges are tightened? Try tightening the screws.

@xRamboAndo 2 ай бұрын

And they said I was going to need a dad around pshhh

@talonr7818 Жыл бұрын

My door is stuck at the bottom because the house is old and so the doorway isn't straight. I can see there is a slight gap at the top left, but I don't know what to do. It's a problem every winter, and I had to replace the dead bolt. So I am sanding the bottom.

@anthonyscinocca4380 Жыл бұрын

What about a door that is not sticking on the top but has dropped equally on both sides?

@redfive7597 Жыл бұрын

BRO YOU DIDNT BLINK UNTIL 7:37 OF THIS VIDEO!!

@woodworkfamily9787 Жыл бұрын

You are very observant. I was blinking between takes for sure. I'll start throwing in a few blinks on camera for you!

@thinkofparis Жыл бұрын

@@woodworkfamily9787 throw in a few winks and blinks. blowing a kiss towards the camera would be helpful as well.

@brittanyj9159 Жыл бұрын

Do you know how this would affect a door on a house that has seasonal shifting to where the door sticks/can't close in the summer and is too loose in the winter?

@woodworkfamily9787 Жыл бұрын

I can see how these methods can be problematic with an issue like that. I'm surprised the door sticks in the summer, because I thought it was the cold temperatures that make wood swell. I would consider in that type of situation to take the door off the hinges, take the handle/deadbolt off, and plane enough of the edge of the door to where it closes in the summer when it''s sticking. If the door is so loose that it creates an air gap, you may consider putting on new weather stripping around the jamb so it steals the gap. I hope this suggestion helps!

@DrDaveWillFixIt Жыл бұрын

@@woodworkfamily9787 COLD MAKES CONTRACTION. HEAT EXPANDS

@brendaconnell4885 2 жыл бұрын

I already did the 3" screw change but it didn't help the bottom come out some as it still is unevenly spaced on latch side of door, thinner on top and tapers out to wider on the bottom. Should I somehow shim the bottom hinge to bring it out??

@woodworkfamily9787 2 жыл бұрын

That would be a good idea, it wouldn't hurt to try. My suggestion is to use pieces of cardboard instead of wood. This would allow you to flatten the cardboard to the correct amount by screwing the screw in more or less.

@brendaconnell4885 2 жыл бұрын

@@woodworkfamily9787 Thank You very much!! I'll try it