The jamb latch hole should be flash with the strike plate hole for the door to latch properly.
How to fix a door lock that won t latch.
Fixing a door that won t latch is really that simple.
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If it won t lock open the door.
Use a utility knife to trim out any piece of wood around the edges of the latch hole in the jamb.
Use the chisel to remove the door stop.
Slide the latch in and out to see if it moves smoothly and if not the door knob may be too tight.
Loosen the knobs a little to relieve some of the pressure on the door and to free up the latch a little.
Try applying wd 40 or a silicone lubricant if the latch is still catching in the door.
Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly.
Step 3 align strike plate.
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Tap the end of a chisel under the door stop on the striker side of the jamb.