Home doors: how to fix them
The doors of the house are "living" elements. They interact with external elements, suffer the consequences, modify their operation in relation to any shocks suffered.
That's why knowing how to fix the most common window problems can be considered an always useful skill. Often just a little dexterity is enough to get to the bottom of a situation that was judged extremely serious.
We therefore propose a brief overview of the most common interventions that can be carried out independently to restore the correct functioning of the fixtures.
where the problems with the doors of the house arise
Where do home door problems arise?
As previously mentioned, when we talk about doors we are considering elements that live inside the house. If the speech is easily understandable for wooden doors - the living component par excellence - the same can be true for glass and PVC, the other two materials most used in the production of fixtures.
Home door problems don't necessarily arise from their incorrect use. A certain location of the property is often sufficient to lead to certain phenomena, for example constant exposure to drafts and humidity. On some occasions it could be an installation completed without the proper attention. Other times still, it is just a normal deterioration due to the passing of the years.
In any case, it is always possible to try to fix it, especially if it concerns problems related to:
Humidity;
hinges;
Paint.
Let us analyze these three cases individually.
Solving door humidity problems
This is a problem that mainly affects interior wooden doors. This material absorbs moisture from the atmosphere and tends to swell as a result. The primary consequence of this phenomenon is that the door, as it changes in size, begins not to fit perfectly inside the frame, in fact making it difficult to open or close the door.
How to fix? A possible remedy is the purchase of a dehumidifier, a device that actually removes excess humidity from the rooms. If you don't want to spend money on a new product, you can come up with simpler remedies. For example, you can try to level the "grown" part of the door with sandpaper. A sort of filing that in less serious cases can lead to excellent results.
How to put the hinges back on
We have already talked about the problems related to door hinges in "How to fix an internal door that does not open (or close)". Here, it is worth summarizing briefly what to do in case the hinges, now worn out, start to creak, giving the door that typical "horror movie" sound which may not be so pleasant.
To remedy this, you can try to check the hinge screws, which may become loose with prolonged use. In this case, using a screwdriver, it is possible to try to put the screws back in the correct position, or perhaps replace them if they are particularly bad.
In less serious cases, this intervention can already lead to less creaky hinges, and therefore usable in a safer and more pleasant way.
Paint and trim issues
Sometimes, the problem with doors can be purely aesthetic. Unlike external doors and windows, which are more exposed to the elements and therefore generally more resistant, internal doors and windows may not be as durable. In this regard, we have also talked about the differences between internal and external doors and windows in this article.
The doors of the internal doors are generally hollow, and therefore this leads to possible chipping or in any case to a pronounced wear of the paint. A problem that is certainly not functional, but certainly annoying on the aesthetic front.
How to act? In the most serious cases, the only solution is to repaint the door. Also in this case, we recommend reading one of our articles, namely "How to paint interior doors: procedures and advice". Inside you will find all the right advice to give new life to your window.
Fip : assistance and support for each type of door
Fixing the doors of your home, especially in cases of not so serious problems, is certainly a feasible operation. A little patience, dexterity and time are enough.
Despite this, sometimes it could still be complicated to carry out the maintenance of your windows. For any doubt or request for assistance, do not hesitate to contact the experts of Porte Italiane. You can send your request via WhatsApp, to the email address info@porteitaliane.com, or to the telephone numbers 0941 901172 and 0941 912335.
