Bent Door

[Finner]

Hey guys,

My terminology might be a little off (i'm not really a home repair specialist) but i need some help.

Basically what happened is my door will no longer fit in the frame its in. What happened is on the top hinge on "plate" part of the hinge that is screwed into the door, the screws are no longer holding against the wood. The door basically sags down (only a bit say 1/2 a cm) and i have to lift it to get in and out of the apartment. Anyways i'm trying to figure out the best solution and wanted some input.

Either some Glue to hold the screws in place, or maybe bigger screws? Or i know you can get those plastic things you hammer into the screw holes and then screw your screw into that..

Anyways whats the best idea?

Thanks

[photon]

So it's the hinge that is on the door itself that isn't snug?

Is the door hollow or solid?

I would say longer screws, but that probably wouldn't help with a hollow core door.

[Stranger]

If I'm following you correctly, just put in some 3" scews instead of the short ones. That should suck the door up to it original spot.

[BlackArcher101]

I would fill the holes with a dowel and glue... then drill a new pilot hole with new screws

[GoinAllTheWay]

A real quick fix is to jam the hole with as many toothpicks as possible and then you can use the same screws as before. Works like a charm but only meant to be a fix until you can do the job properly.

[prarieboy]

Originally Posted by BlackArcher101

I would fill the holes with a dowel and glue... then drill a new pilot hole with new screws

BlackArchers got it.

I would drill out the hole to fit a dowel and glue it in place. After the glue dries drill pilot holes for the new screws (make sure their big enough) and it should be as close to new as your going to get.

Here's a Tip.

Dowels are normaly made of hardwood so try a little liquid dishsoap on the screw before you put it back in the new hole. It will go in alot easier.

[Finner]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Its an older apartment with a fireproof door so its EXTREMELY heavy which is probably why it started to sag in the first place. I'll give these suggestions a try.

[Flames_Gimp]

Originally Posted by fotze

I never knew the dowel thing. Good idea.

dowels are good for insertion

[Nufy]

Shouldn't the building manager be taking care of this stuff ???

[Stranger]

A heavy wood door like that should have a long screw in one of the three holes of the hinge. The screw is long enough to sink into the framing and helps keep the door from sagging.

Here is a quick how to on door adjusting.
http://www.rd.com/familyhandyman/content/17572/
http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuild...roper-fit.aspx

[Buff]

What timing. I have the same problem, though my door is one of those hollow doors.

I was thinking of using as much crack filler as I can jam in the holes, but using dowel sounds top drawer.

[firebug]

If you don't have a dowel handy, I have had luck gluing in a golf tee. Just cut off with a knife the part that sticks out of the frame, let dry for a day and you are good to go.

~firebug

[Dan02]

Originally Posted by Nufy

Shouldn't the building manager be taking care of this stuff ???

my thoughts as well.

[Finner]

Originally Posted by Dan02

my thoughts as well.

Its a condo thats owned by my parents. I live in it while i go to university and pay them rent. I told them i'd fix it, rather then making them drive up to edmonton, or call a guy to come in.

I figured it was pretty straightforward to fix, i just wanted the best solution, not a stopgap.

[Finner]

Originally Posted by fotze

Translation: Was drunk or had a party and wrecked the door myself. Don't want to phone parents and have to explain it.

Close....

Actually i just got back from xmas in calgary and i opened the door and suddenly it wouldn't close.

The hole in the wall though is another story....

[Prototype]

Originally Posted by Finner

The hole in the wall though is another story....

I wouldn't reccomend a dowel for that... unless you can find a ginormous one.