Hinge Bound Door Fix

If the hinge leaf is recessed only at the bottom or the top insert a shim behind only part of the hinge leaf.

Hinge bound door fix.

Open the door fully and then put a wedge under it. Once sure the binding doors issue is resolved screw in the other screws to fully reattach the door. Spray the hinges with lubrication. Start by removing the hinge closest to the binding point.

An exposed hinge means that the metal of the hinge is not flush with the wood surface of either the door or the frame. A door with an exposed hinge will exhibit the problem of the door binding to the frame on the lock side. If the binding is severe on the hinge side insert shims to push the door farther away from the wall. If your door binds at the hinges squeals during closing or stops almost immediately when pushed to close.

Clear any paint from the slots in the hinge screws and remove them. If a hinge leaf is recessed below the surface of the jamb or the door edge the door will not close well and the hinge will bend when you close it. Most problems with binding doors occur with the hinges.