Trim Door to a Proper Fit

  • Written by Doityourself Staff
    on Sep 14, 2011
    Reviewed by
    Dawn Hammon
    on Jul 26, 2019
What You'll Need
Brush
Varnish
Carbon paper

A door that rubs or catches when opened and closed is inconvenience and can damage your door, flooring, and your door frame. Fix it in a few easy steps.

Step 1 - Find the Problem Area

Establish the rubbing area by closing the door on a sheet of carbon paper. An ink mark will reveal the mis-aligned portion of the door edge.







Step 2 - Sand

As you sand the mis-aligned area smooth, be sure to work the area beyond as well for a smooth surface.








Step 3 - Varnish

Once the rubbing area has been made smooth, seal the door edge with several coats of varnish or paint.

Courtesy of Dremel Tools
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