What to do if the doors no longer close tightly

Doors are installed in every home, but many people don’t even think that they need to be looked after. If this is not done, the doors will soon stop closing tightly. Has this already happened to your door? We'll tell you how to fix everything.

Fixing the problem with the front door

They may stop closing well for various reasons. Therefore, the approach to solving this problem will be different.

Box skew

The box may become deformed with use. This negatively affects the functionality of the canvas.

Most often, box distortion occurs for several reasons:

• installation errors;
• the canvas is too heavy, from the weight of which the box changes its previous shape;
• interaction with moisture.

Basic solutions problems with the box:

• Replacing the box with a new one.
• Leveling using plastic wedges.

Important! At the end of the work, you should check the gap between the main sheet and the box. It should be the same everywhere.

• The hinges may sag from long-term use; in this case, it is better to replace the box.

Door misalignment due to manufacturer's fault

Sometimes it happens that a manufacturer is inattentive to its products. For example, uses wet wood. In this case, the box begins to shrink after installation, because the moisture gradually evaporates and the wood becomes drier. For this reason, large gaps appear and the door stops closing tightly.

Advice! In order not to look for a way to eliminate gaps that appear after the wood has dried, check the moisture content. According to the standard for entrance doors, it can be 12±3%.

In rare cases, the canvas itself may swell and break. And then some fallen off elements prevent closing.

To correct the situation, you need to remove the door and then remove the parts of the canvas that are in the way. Subsequently, the treated area should be impregnated with a sealing compound.

To never encounter this unpleasant situation, it is important to carefully inspect the canvas before purchasing.

Incorrectly installed fittings or hinges

It often happens that the hinges are installed incorrectly, so a small gap is formed on one side.

You can fix this error this way:

• the canvas is dismantled;
• the loops are unscrewed;
• a recess is created with a chisel and other tools;
• New hinges are installed in this recess, and then installation is carried out again.

When a similar problem is found on a metal door, it will not be possible to fix it using the same method. It is necessary to either change the door or the frame itself.

Reference! Most often, apartment owners simply buy a sealing cord and lay it on the hinge side.

Interior doors

Interior products also have problems with closing tightness. The reasons are as follows.

Wood swelling

Most often this happens in the bathroom or in an unheated room.Wood absorbs moisture from the air, so it does not close tightly.

The reason may also lie in poor-quality sealing. If air penetrates from a cold room into a warm one, then condensation appears, and it settles on the tree. Condensation causes severe swelling.

Troubleshooting

• Open the window and check the operation of the ventilation hole. To do this, just attach toilet paper to it. If it is attracted to the ventilation grille, then the draft is excellent.

• If ventilation is poor, you need to remove the grille and wash it thoroughly.

Important! Grease and dust often accumulate on the ventilation grille. Therefore, over time, it stops letting air through.

• After some time after cleaning the grate, moisture will no longer stagnate in the bathroom, and the door will close as before.

The hinges sank in the wood

Sagging of hinges mainly occurs due to the fact that the wood of the box is very old. The wood ceases to be dense, and therefore after 2-3 months the canvas will begin to scratch the floor and close poorly.

To get rid of this problem, you should replace the box with a new one.

Displacement of the container (box)

This happens for various reasons, but, as a rule, the microclimate in your room is to blame. Different types of wood do not react the same way to changes in humidity in the room.

The problem can be solved very simply. All you need is ensure good ventilation in the house.

Problems with the lock

Sometimes owners are faced with a capricious lock mechanism that periodically jams, preventing the door from being pulled tightly. In that case it's better call a locksmith to replace the lock.

Remember that every door requires care and maintenance. It is necessary to lubricate door hinges at least once a year. This will save you from unnecessary problems.