Below is a Hinge adjustment guide for different issues.

Step 1: Identify the Problem

·Observe the gaps around the door when closed:

·Door Sagging: The top corner on the latch side rubs against the door frame.

·Top Door Jamming: The entire top edge of the door panel rubs against the door frame.

·Bottom Door Jamming: The bottom edge of the door panel scrapes the floor or threshold.

·hinge-Side Friction: The gap between the door panel and the hinge-side door frame is too tight.

Method 1: Tighten Screws (Primary and Simplest Check)

Before proceeding with more complex operations, always inspect the hinge screws.

1. Open the door and attempt to lift it upward using the door Handle. If noticeable wobbling occurs, the screws are likely loose.

2. Use a screwdriver to tighten all screws on the hinges connecting the door panel to the door frame.

3. If the screw turns but cannot be tightened, the screw hole is stripped. Refer to the “Fixing Loose Screws” section below.

Method 2: Raising Hinges (Fixing Friction or Sagging Doors)

This is the most common and effective adjustment method. By placing thin shims behind the hinge leaves, you can alter the door's position.

A. Fixing Sagging Doors (Top Friction on Latch Side)

This can be resolved by raising the bottom hinge on the door frame side.

1. Have an assistant hold the door open to reduce hinge load.

2. Place cardboard or wooden shims (1/16 to 1/8 inch thick) behind the hinge plate where it connects to the door frame at the bottom hinge.

3. Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, insert the shims, then retighten the screws.

4. This action will cause the bottom of the hinge-side door panel to protrude outward while the top of the latch-side panel retracts inward, correcting the sag.

B. Fixing Top Panel Sticking (Entire Top Edge Friction)

Raise the top hinge on the door frame side. This will lift the top of the door panel away from the frame.

C. Resolving Bottom Door Panel Sticking (Scraping the Floor)

Raise the top hinge on the door panel side. This action will lift the top of the door panel, slightly raising the entire door and thereby elevating the bottom edge.

Method 3: Bending the Hinge Pin (For Fine-Tuning Lateral Clearance)

Gently bending the hinge pin allows for slight lateral displacement. This method is suitable for precisely adjusting the gap between the door panel and frame on the hinge side.

1. Remove the hinge pin: Tap upward from the bottom using a nail and hammer. You may need to pry the door panels slightly apart with a flathead screwdriver.

2. Place the pin on a hard surface: Opt for concrete or a sturdy vise.

3. Gently bend the pin: Lightly tap the pin one-third of its length from the end. Only a very slight bend is needed.

4. Reinsert the pin: The pressure created by the bend will cause the entire door to shift slightly in the opposite direction of the bend.

·To move the door toward the hinge side frame, bend the top pin inward.

·To move the door away from the hinge side frame, bend the top pin outward.

Note: Proceed gently. Overbending may cause difficulty opening the door or damage the hinges.

Method 4: Filling the Hinge Mortise (Fixing Doors Stuck on the Hinge Side)

If the door panel fits too tightly against the hinge-side door frame, the mortise may have been cut too deep.

1. Remove the hinge from the door panel or frame.

2. Insert a piece of cardboard (cut to match the hinge slot dimensions) at the bottom of the hinge slot.

3. Reinstall the hinge. This action will slightly shift the entire hinge plate outward, creating more clearance between the door panel and frame.

Troubleshooting FAQs

Fixing Loose Screws (Stripped Holes)

This is an extremely common issue. Below are the most effective repair solutions, ranked from easiest to implement to most durable:

1. Fill the hole: Remove the screw. Pack the hole tightly using a wooden dowel, matchstick, or round stick coated with wood glue. Once the glue is fully dry, sand the surface smooth, re-drill a pilot hole, and screw the screw back in.

2. Replace with Extended Screws: For top hinges on the frame side, replace one of the short screws with a 3-inch (approx. 7.6 cm) construction screw. This often pulls the entire door frame back into the wall studs, effectively resolving severe sagging.

3. Use wall anchors: For masonry walls, reinforce with appropriate wall anchors.

Addressing Stuck or Rusted Hinge Pins

Spray a small amount of penetrating oil onto the top of the hinge. After letting it sit for several minutes, attempt to tap the pin out from the bottom.

Systematically applying these methods resolves nearly all door alignment issues caused by double-hinged doors. Always start with the simplest solution (tightening screws) before progressing to shim adjustments or bending corrections.