how to fix a sticking door?

Answer 1

Mark where on the door it is sticking and either plane or sand that spot down until it no longer sticks.

Answer 2

The force of opening a sticking door causes excessive force on the hinges as well as excessive vibrations on the entire unit.


Most people sand or plane the door, which results in an unusable door once the swelling subsides.

Here are some tips that will not only save you thousands of dollars in home repair, but will also make your homes doors operate safely as they were designed to do. The first thing you need to do is to control your home's humidity level. To do that, purchase an in-home relative humidity chart, as well as a properly sized dehumidifier. You must properly seal the door to prevent moisture and wetness from getting into the wood. The tip here is to stain or varnish all four edges as well as both sides. People rarely seal the bottoms and wonder how the moisture got into the door.

If door hinges become loose, the quickie repair is to install a longer screw. This won't work for long. Instead, you must drill a new and bigger hole into an existing screw hole. To do this, fill the hole using a wooden dowel. Reattach the hinge with a new screw.

Answer 3

You can sometimes fix a sticking door by manipulating the hinges.Get a business card (shims)and fold it into fours. Take the screws out of the hinge in the jamb and put 2/4 of the card into the back of the hinge cutout( near the stop).Screw the hinge back in and repeat the process for the other hinges (or hinge). This will pull the door slightly away from the catch side.If this is not enough then do the same to the hinge on the door. Don't put more then 3/4 of the card under any hinge. You can tilt doors slightly in or out depending on the placement of the shims
That said,sometimes the installer of exterior doors forgets to put a long screw into the top hinge. Check for that

Answer 4

Before you begin chiseling away at your door, it pays to spend a few minutes to rule some things out. Are your hinges loose and causing the door to lean into the frame? if so, tighten up the screws, or add new longer screws to secure the hinges. Do you have weather-stripping that is torn or loose and getting caught in the door? If so, remove and replace it with new material. Is your threshold properly adjusted? If it is set too high, it may be scraping on the bottom of the door. Adjust it downward, if possible. Has the door become warped or twisted? If so, you are going to have a tough time keeping out the elements. If you can't straighten it out, it may be best to replace it. Is there a water problem that is soaking the wood and causing it to expand? Is there any evidence of dry rot or insect damage to the wood? fix any water problems quickly to avoid considerable expense in repairs down the road.

Probably more info than you need, but better safe than sorry.

One last note: If you do remove material to allow your door to operate, be sure to finish the raw wood with primer and paint to match the existing condition.

Answer 5

what type of door??? Metal, Wood, Car door, screen door, interior door, outside door, garage door???? There are different ways for different doors...

Answer 6

more info if you want the right answer.