Doors and Windows - Can't close doors
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08-10-00, 02:33 PM
I just painted some door frames. Now some of the doors will not close properly. The paint has made it so the doors hit the door frame. I can see that there is more space at the bottom of the door between the door and frame.
08-10-00, 06:22 PM
Sounds like two things: A. You are going to have to plane off a bit of the door facing to fit within the frame and re-prime/re-paint the edge, and B. either the frame or the door is not level/plumb. Check both and if you need to, shim out behind the bottom hinge with something like an old utility knife blade to plumb the door. Good Luck!Edit: You might want to bevel the edge of the door very slightly toward the door frame while you're at the planing. DON'T take off more than necessary. Shavings won't grow back. Just plane enough to make the door work properly after painting.
[This message has been edited by OldGuy (edited August 10, 2000).]
[This message has been edited by OldGuy (edited August 10, 2000).]