Adjusting doors
A door that drags, scrapes or doesn't close properly can often be fixed with a few turns of a screw. This guide helps you find the fault and adjust the door into place.
You will need
- Screwdrivers and Allen keys
- Hinge adjustment key (if needed)
- Spirit level
- Pencil
- Sandpaper
Steps
Find the fault
Close the door slowly and see where it rubs. You can use a pencil to mark the spot where the door touches the frame.
Tighten the hinge screws
Use longer screws if needed
Adjust adjustable hinges
Adjust the strike plate
Sand only as a last resort
Lubricate the hinges and lock
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