Open and close the door to find the problem.
How to fix closet door off its hinge.
Wash the excess glue off with hot water the next day and paint any scratches.
If the hinge and jamb are painted cut the paint around the leaf with a utility knife swing the leaf away from the jamb.
If you have a centering hinge drill use the hinge as a template and the finish repair will be better than new and last for years.
Open the door wide and insert a wedge under the bottom outside corner to level it.
If the door is warped use a couple of two by fours and a couple of clamps overnight.
Remove the door hinge pins and pull back the press board and pour the glue around inside and use a putty knife or a piece of cardboard to get it on the edges.
You may need to add a second screw.
Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1.
You may need to add a second screw.
If a roller is stuck unscrew and remove it.
Look for signs of abrasion on the edge of the door and for uneven gaps between the jamb and the door.
Then scuff the cup portion of the hinge with sandpaper where it will contact the adhesive.
Another hint is to use a long screw in one of the holes in the top most hinge long enough to penetrate the stud.
Remove a door by lifting and tilting the bottom out.
Drive a screw near the middle of the area where the door is rubbing.
Tighten screws gradually and watch the trim to make sure you don t.
Lubricate the rollers but not the track because lubricant will act as a magnet for dust.
If a door binds open it grasp the knob and lift up to see if a hinge is loose.
If the door binds on the knob side the hinges are too shallow.
If one is loose remove two or more screws and try driving in longer screws.
Drill through the jamb countersink the screwhead with a countersink bit.
Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue.
If you have a sliding closet door that glides on a bottom track clean the track with a damp cloth to ensure smooth gliding.
On the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close.