How To Fix French Doors That Stick

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How to fix french doors that stick.

If the doors cannot open at all use a flashlight to check the gap between the doors and the frame for anything amiss. And the door will tell you which way it wants to go. In most cases the problem is now fixed. Whether the french doors are completely unable to open only stick intermittently or simply feel rather stiff you must examine them thoroughly to determine the cause of the problem.

To repair a stripped screw hole under the hinge leaf tom plugs the hole and gives the screw something new to bite into. But after fixing them tom finds that the door still sticks. Just think that when you move the hinge one way whether it s in or out it has the impact on the door. Tighten the screws in the hinges at the edges of the doors and at the faces of the doorjambs at each side of the opening.

How to fix french doors that won t close step 1. Step 1 determine the source of the problem. If you break off a screw head or strip it use an inexpensive device called a screw extractor to remove it. Check the doors to see whether the catching persists.

Do not over tighten the screws or you may strip break them. You know if you see the door is too close to the upper jamb move the bottom hinge away. If you can open your french doors you can check the hinges as well as the door handle and fastening. Tighten the existing screws into the hinges.

Satisfied that humidity is the culprit he pulls the hinge pins lifts the door from the jamb and gets ready to plane. Step 2 check for a loose hinge photo by craig raine. Set up a power or cordless drill with a screw tip attachment.