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Creaking door.....
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I have just hung a new door to my bedroom.
I've 'handed' the door, chased out for the hinges, etc. and it all fits a treat. However, just before the door closes, it makes quite a loud 'creak'......and at the same point when it is being opened.
It's not squeaky hinges but does anyone have any tips on how to remedy this?
Thanks in advance.
I've 'handed' the door, chased out for the hinges, etc. and it all fits a treat. However, just before the door closes, it makes quite a loud 'creak'......and at the same point when it is being opened.
It's not squeaky hinges but does anyone have any tips on how to remedy this?
Thanks in advance.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.No, the new door is far lighter than the old door, but we have hung it on the other side.... (the fact that the light switch is now behind the door, is neither here nor there! LoL)
I'll slacken the screws a bit and see if that helps....it only really matters because our nocturnal bathroom visits have started to disturb each other. We need to either sort the door out or synchronise our bladders! LoL
I'll slacken the screws a bit and see if that helps....it only really matters because our nocturnal bathroom visits have started to disturb each other. We need to either sort the door out or synchronise our bladders! LoL
Sounds like it is hinge-bound Jack. It means that the leaves of the hinges are meeting before the door is closed. Also the pin(spine of the hing) may be too close to the frame.
The pin should sit on or near the face of the frame, but the leaves should be let in further.......... so that they are sunken into the frame.
If I'm explaining it properly, you can see that the idea is for the leaves NOT to meet each other and cause the problem.
Another thing to try ............ take the screws out of one hinge (frame leaf) and pack it out with cardboard (it used to be fag packets!).
Very difficult to put into words, but have a play around. I'm sure you'll see the logic of it. :o)
The pin should sit on or near the face of the frame, but the leaves should be let in further.......... so that they are sunken into the frame.
If I'm explaining it properly, you can see that the idea is for the leaves NOT to meet each other and cause the problem.
Another thing to try ............ take the screws out of one hinge (frame leaf) and pack it out with cardboard (it used to be fag packets!).
Very difficult to put into words, but have a play around. I'm sure you'll see the logic of it. :o)
Builder's suggestion was my first thought, but since he's covered it so well, try this... back each hinge screw (on the frame face) out about 1/2 inch (assuming they are 1 3/4 inch screws) and spray a little of the WD-40 on the exposed part and re-seat. Additionally, you might try replacing at least one of the screws in each hinge (again, on the frame face) with a bit longer screw. The purpose is to penetrate the finished frame face and secure it to the underlying structure frame. Maybe 2 inches or better...
Luck!
Luck!
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