A Worongary homeowner had several internal doors that stuck, rubbed on their frames and no longer latched. It had crept up slowly and had become a daily annoyance.
I worked through them with a mix of planing, hinge adjustments and new hardware where it was needed, corrected the alignment, and serviced the latches so they caught reliably.
Every door now opens smoothly, closes properly and latches first time, and I touched up any bare timber the adjustments had exposed. Small repairs like these make a big difference to how a home feels.
How I fix sticking internal doors
- Find where it rubs, whether at the top, the side or the latch side.
- Tighten or pack the hinges before planing anything.
- Plane only what is needed and seal the bare edge.
- Adjust or replace the latch and striker so it catches cleanly.
- Test each door and touch up any marks.
Need something similar done in Worongary? 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 Worongary, or get a free quote. You can also call Sue on 0435 207 771.
