How to Fix a Closet Door That Won't Stay Closed
- 1). Tighten the door hinges with a Phillips screwdriver. Replace any stripped screws with longer screws of the same diameter. Apply a bit of lubricant spray to the hinges, open and close the door a few times to allow the spray to penetrate, then wipe excess away with a rag.
- 2). Remove and replace the door knob, lock and strike plate. Unscrew the trim screws from the strike plate and the knob trim plate. Press the release button on the door handle rod and remove the door knobs. Spritz the lock assembly with lubricating spray. Brush debris out of the drilled knob hole and tighten the lock assembly screws. Replace the doorknobs and trim screws. Chisel the door trim beneath the strike plate until the plate is flush with the trim. Replace the strike plate.
- 3). Measure the gap between the door and the frame. Remove the door and sand the edge of the door or the frame until the gap is equal at all points along the edge. Paint or stain the sanded areas to match the rest of the trim.
