Flush Hinge Door Won T Close

If the door binds on the knob side the hinges are too shallow.

Flush hinge door won t close. Open and close the door to find the problem. If the hinges still sag and the door will not shut then the holes for the mounting screws are stripped and you should proceed to the next section. The result may be a door that isn t flush and may not open and close properly. Tighten it turn clockwise to pull the door closer to the cabinet frame and close the hinge side gap.

If it s still not fixed you ll need to try shimming the door hinge. Look for signs of abrasion on the edge of the door and for uneven gaps between the jamb and the door. Sometimes a door hinge needs to be shimmed to adjust the door in the frame. For the door above try simply loosening the screws from the top hinge 1 4 turn or more.

The hinges and door should both be level and the door should shut. Using a pencil or chalk mark the edge to show exactly where you have to work. If there s a wide gap on the hinge side of the door when it s closed or the door won t close all the way focus on adjusting this screw. Resetting the hinges can correct those problems.

If you ve checked the hinges latch and fit but the door still doesn t close properly consider installing a new door. If the hinge screws become loose they can move around and cause the door itself to move slightly out of place. Here s what to do. Open and close the door several times to determine where it s rubbing.

Adding shims to stripped hinge screw holes. Put the screwdriver under the hinge pins and tap the bottom with the hammer. If this doesn t work try tightening the screws into the hinges at the bottom. If the door binds on the hinge side the hinges may be too deep.

Loosen it turn counterclockwise to allow the door to close firmly. Determine whether the hinges are loose or have.