A Burleigh Heads homeowner had two nagging problems: kitchen cabinet doors that would not close properly, and a bathroom door that had swollen, jammed in the jamb and become hard to use.
I adjusted and realigned the cabinet hinges so each door opened smoothly and sat flush. The bathroom door took more work. Its edge had swollen over time, so I took the door off, planed the edge down, and test-fitted it until it closed cleanly in the jamb. I then repainted the planed edge to match the rest of the door.
The homeowner was delighted, and said the house felt easier to live in with everything working as it should.
How I fix a swollen bathroom door
- Find the tight spots with the door closed.
- Take the door off and plane only the swollen edge.
- Test-fit until it closes with an even gap.
- Seal and paint the bare edge so it does not swell again.
- Rehang it and check the latch catches cleanly.
Need something similar done in Burleigh Heads? I’m Dan, a licensed tradesman and former builder with 35+ years in the building industry, and I do every job myself. See my handyman services in Burleigh Heads, or get a free quote. You can also call Sue on 0435 207 771.
