On the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close.
Tightening up door hinges.
If a door binds open it grasp the knob and lift up to see if a hinge is loose.
Check that the door fits correctly.
Tightening the door hinges may solve the problem by pulling the door back toward the jamb the hinged part of the frame so it no longer catches on the frame when you try to close it.
Tighten the hinge screws in the door and the jamb.
First check that the hinge screws are tight.
Next add a piece of wood shim or other hard material behindthe hinge.
With a drill you re more likely to over tighten the screw and strip the screw holes or chew up the screwheads.
Make sure all the screws are tight.
How to adjust a spring loaded door hinge.
Tighten the screws on the hinges as much as possible and then try closing the door to see if the problem is fixed.
If the hinge screws have been loose for only a short time you may need to tighten them with a screwdriver.
This type of hinge is ideal for use in a door leading to the.
Then tighten the screws back up and check to see if the door swings evenly.
If one is loose remove two or more screws and try driving in longer screws.
If you encounter movement at the hinge screws they need to be retightened.
If not you might need a bit more shim or to add a small one to the center hinge which will allow a balancing between the two.