How do i stop my internal wooden door closing by itself ?
do i need more taken out of the hinge recess (frame or door) or do i need to pack it out i.e with a piece of cardboard ?
Not sure which way to go.
Thanks Brian.

Brian, January 2006

Try an old carpenter's trick. Tap the pin out of your top door hinge using a hammer. Lay the pin on a flat surface and use your hammer to put a very slight bend in the pin. Once you reinstall the pin, the door will no longer close on its own, but should easily close manually.

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Plumb the door. A door that is properly hung and level will not close until you manually close it. If your door is not plumb, place wooden shims behind the hinges, under the legs of the frame or between the frame and the wall until the opening is plumb. Use your level as you work to check whether the frame and the door are level, and experiment with the placement of your shims until you are satisfied. You can also adjust the screws in each hinge by loosening or tightening them a bit, as this can affect the swing of the door as well.



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J, August 2011

there could be anumber of reasons for your door closing by itself....

hinges could be "rising butt" hinges, if this is the case, they need to be changed.

there could be a closing device fitted. with the door open look down the hinge side to see if there is any evidence of a tiny little chain similar to a bike cahin. if there is, remove the four screws that help its anchor plate in from the door frame but be careful and mind your fingers...

or the frame may simply not be square or plumb.....

need a carpenter?

ivan, January 2006