The Best Way To Correct A Creaking Door

Owning your very own house is great, especially if you happen to be handy

, because you never have to hunt very far to find something else that needs fixing. One aggravating problem is squeaking doors, and that isn't a major problem, but the sooner it gets fixed the better everyone will like it. It's one of those jobs you want to fix yourself, because it is too minor to hire someone.

The first thing you must do to correct it is discover exactly where the squeak is. The first thing to do, before you even think about swapping out your entire door, is what we call the swing test. Swing the door to and fro and listen carefully to pinpoint the source. You'll be able to probably find the source of the squeak this way, as well as the cause. Try swinging the door at different speeds, if needed.

One typical source of door squeaks is the necessity for lubrication of the hinges. First make sure to tighten every one of the screws. Next grab a flat screwdriver to use to ease the hinge pins. Pour a little oil over the hinge itself. Let the oil seep into the hinge, and sway the door back and forth a few times. If this was the trouble, the lubricant should have fixed it. If it didn't, there is an additional thing that quite often happens. At times the squeak is caused by wood rubbing against other wood. This may happen if the door is swollen due to high humidity. When this is the situation, the remedy is simply moving the door stop, so that it no longer hits the door. To do this you will probably need a hammer along with a block of wood. Simply position the wood over the door stop where it seems to be squeaking, and knock it over slightly.

Persevere right up until the door operates quietly and smoothly. The main problem with doing this, is that you will more than likely break the paint, and needs to be repainted. Another probable origin of a door squeak may be the hinge rubbing on the jam, which may be cut in too deeply or not deep enough. You may ought to take the hinges off, and cut them in much deeper, or find a shim to put behind the hinge. Virtually any door squeak can be repaired through this process.

If it's not a simple repair, the whole door might call for replacing. This is a relatively easy process if your door is of the pre-hung type. Achieving this though, you ought to get doors that coordinate, and spend quite a bit of time repainting. Keep in mind, it is usually a job well done whenever you do it yourself.

by: Craig Clemmings

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