Creaking door.....

[jackthehat]

I have just hung a new door to my bedroom.

I've 'handed' the door, chased out for the hinges, etc. and it all fits a treat. However, just before the door closes, it makes quite a loud 'creak'......and at the same point when it is being opened.

It's not squeaky hinges but does anyone have any tips on how to remedy this?

Thanks in advance.

[tonyav]

Is the new door heavier than the old door, jack.

[jackthehat]

No, the new door is far lighter than the old door, but we have hung it on the other side.... (the fact that the light switch is now behind the door, is neither here nor there! LoL)

I'll slacken the screws a bit and see if that helps....it only really matters because our nocturnal bathroom visits have started to disturb each other. We need to either sort the door out or synchronise our bladders! LoL

[vulcan]

I think bladder synchronisation is the easier option

[Mick-Talbot]

Are the hinges too deep?
Try some card being the hinges

[tonyav]

It probably is cos you've hung it on the oppersite side now,jack. Whens the electrician coming to move the light switch lol.

[jackthehat]

Thanks, Mick.

And thanks everyone else.

You've given us some food for thought. I shall try all your suggestions (over the next couple of days) and be back to award the 'Best Answer' to the winning solution!

:o)

[The Builder]

Jack, it may be "hinge bound" ....... As you push the door to close it (before the catch engages)........ does it spring back on its own?

[jomifl]

Hinges not aligned?

[jackthehat]

Don't, Tony........:o(

Trying to do-up any room in this house is a nightmare. Stripping the wallpaper usually means that we end up having to have the entire room replastered...and seeing as we're getting that done we might as well have the electrics upgraded/repositioned......and on it goes. :o(

[jackthehat]

The Builder - That's what it seems to be doing (although we have yet to fit the catch).

jomifl - The Hinges are aligned to the best of our ability.......LoL

[tonyav]

I know what you mean jack, never ending. How old is the house ?.

[jackthehat]

It's a late-Victorian (1895) terrace.
And has been home to several generations of 'Bodgitt and Scarper'. :o/

[tonyav]

Ah I see jack, messrs Bodgit and Scarper, met them quite a few times myself jack !. Our house was built in 1879.

[joeluke]

Women doing DIY?


Nah!

[jackthehat]

Joeluke - As this is my question..........in a *sensible* topic, I invite you to either give me the benefit of your impressive DIY expertise, or to refrain from posting here.

[jomifl]

JTH, If the hinges are not reasonably aligned (difficult to spot by eye) then they can bind at some point causing a creaking noise (even with lubrication). Try slacking off the screws on the hinge(s) about 1 turn each. If the creaking disappears them this is where the problem lies. Good luck!

[The Builder]

Sounds like it is hinge-bound Jack. It means that the leaves of the hinges are meeting before the door is closed. Also the pin(spine of the hing) may be too close to the frame.
The pin should sit on or near the face of the frame, but the leaves should be let in further.......... so that they are sunken into the frame.
If I'm explaining it properly, you can see that the idea is for the leaves NOT to meet each other and cause the problem.
Another thing to try ............ take the screws out of one hinge (frame leaf) and pack it out with cardboard (it used to be fag packets!).

Very difficult to put into words, but have a play around. I'm sure you'll see the logic of it. :o)

[Clanad]

Builder's suggestion was my first thought, but since he's covered it so well, try this... back each hinge screw (on the frame face) out about 1/2 inch (assuming they are 1 3/4 inch screws) and spray a little of the WD-40 on the exposed part and re-seat. Additionally, you might try replacing at least one of the screws in each hinge (again, on the frame face) with a bit longer screw. The purpose is to penetrate the finished frame face and secure it to the underlying structure frame. Maybe 2 inches or better...
Luck!

[cupid04]

have you tried spraying the hinges with furniture polish?