Bedroom Door Won T Latch Closed

In this video rob shows 3 simple ways to fix a door that won t shut.

Bedroom door won t latch closed. How to fix a bedroom door that won t latch. Step 3 align strike plate. This bolt is called a latch bolt fitting since its job is to latch a door closed and unlatch a door to enable opening it. If the door still does not latch properly then it could be that the strike plate is not aligning properly with the latch.

When the doorknob doesn t latch completely and the door won t stay closed the fault usually isn t with the knob but with the strike plate. Even if your door has been binding for years we ll show you how to identify the problem and repair it quickly and inexpensively. If this is the case the door may pull open even when closed or may grind against the latch strike plate. Remove the loose screw and drive a no.

If not do the lipstick test smear lipstick on the latch and stick masking tape to the strike plate. Doors that won t shut or latch properly are annoying but once you diagnose the problem the fix is usually easy. The idea is that for a door to latch properly the latch bolt must make its. Guests won t find your bathroom a very inviting place if the door won t stay closed and your children will probably sleep better if their bedroom door isn t ajar.

December 20 2011 by mark russo 2 comments. Follow rob on facebook. Sometimes you can clearly see the misalignment. Close the door and check to see if the strike plate is too high or too low.

How to adjust a doorknob so that it will stay shut. Therefore you need to know how to fix a door latch. Subscribe for free diy fun tips for maintenance at your place. When an interior door won t stay.

When a door latch won t catch it s because the latch doesn t align with the hole in the strike plate. Again start by tightening the screws and see if this helps. A faulty interior door latch can also be the cause of an interior door not closing properly. My bedroom door had been getting more and more difficult to close.