How to Fix a Door That Won't Latch
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- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
- There are 5 main reasons that doors don't latch properly and I will take you through them and the simple fix for each.
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I love how he didn't spend 5-10 minutes talking about random shit or drawing out the conversation like many other DIY vids. This guy is awesome!
Exactly. This isn't a talk show - just show me the goods!!
Thank you, very helpful and you covered everything I was wondering about!
The matchsticks is the key for me. In a ten year old new build, I've had to shift the plate by a single mm a few times. Creating a new screw hole has always been the tricky part. Thank you.
Playing cards and matchsticks!!! This is what I needed to see today.
Why can't all DIY videos be as effective, helpful and enjoyable as yours? Always a pleasure. Looking forward to the next one.
Glad you like them!
Awesome quality, good English accent (I'm French and I can understand without subtitles!), good audio quality, good well-explained content... Top!
Bonjour
I have an old villa in NZ, built 1877 with native hard woods. The doors have shifted out of alignment gradually over time.
'Reason #1' - excellent trick. I did this, but instead of a playing card, used a plastic chinese takeaway container lid and cut 2 x rectangles to fit the hinge cavity. Perfect! I also had another door where the latch didn't quite go into the receiving hole fully on the catch plate, and again you have the answer for that right here. Also fixed by adjusting the horizontal placement as shown.
I appreciate you get straight to the point and don't waste any time offering tutition. Your videos here have been invaluable. I have subscribed. Thank you!
Thank you for the inspiration to go and fix my kitchen door latch position, it took less than 10 mins - only been here for 21 years. The door now closes with the lightest of touches instead of my body weight behind it.
What a informative and down to earth guy who knows exactly what needs/can be down to fix something without too much trouble - cheers proper DIY guy.
This is exactly what I needed to show my husband! he keeps blaming me for not closing the door hard enough. I knew the doors shouldn't be pushed hard to latch! I'll adjust the sloppy latch myself! Thank you for the great tutorial video!
Once you’ve adjusted the sloppy latch might as well fix the door. Good luck.
Thanks for sharing these helpful tips. I like the idea of using the kid's playing cards for shims behind the hinges. But if the kids balk at sacrificing their playing cards, old expired credit cards should do about the same job. So, I usually don't throw away old credit cards; they are useful for shimming, spreading putty or caulk, or mixing epoxy, for examples.
I resorted to paper plates! Thank you, solved my problem
Good job of expressing yourself with the proper vocabulary. Thanks!
No messing about and such a genuine guy. Wish everyone else took a leaf from your book. Thanks.
It’s a shame people are not all exactly the same
Used the playing cards on the hinge and it fixed it right up! Thank you! Great instruction.
This person didn't solve my doorknob problem but I watched the whole video because his voice is so soothing.
Bravo. Thanks to you I’m a DIY hero. Had to show my wife the video so she knows who deserves the real credit.
Thank you for sharing this vid. When a customer calls me to help with an ill fitting door, my first step is to make certain that all of the hinge and latch screws are tight. It isn't uncommon to have the screws in the upper hinge loosen, allowing the door to sag, which in turn causes the latch be too low for the hole. For a door that needs to move about an 1/8th of an inch or less, to the left or right, I have a tool that allows me to bend the knuckles of the door hinge. This is a fast and easy way to create a perfect fit. I have two cordless Dremel tools that I use in my door work, both of them refurbished models purchased online.
You amaze me Brother! Thanks! My hat is off to you!
Thank you so much for helping a person who has less knowledge of the subject matter, than Hannibal had of embroidery. In contrast I just 'tried' to watch a video about removing sludge from radiators an excellent plumber ,but someone must have told him when he was 2 years old that he was funny and I hold that person responsible for the 'humour' on the video that took away from the matter in hand and made me switch of after only a minute . Thanks again you helped me a lot.
Max
Nice video on simple home fix!
Just like to share that those disposable bamboo (sometimes wooden) chopsticks that come with chinese or japanese take-outs are useful for plugging such holes. Even as concrete hole filler. Matchsticks aren't very common at home these days.
Thanks.
Good point, we only have gas lighters in our house but we DO have unused chopsticks (even in Ireland) 🙂, good tip, thanks.
Best DIY video I've seen with regard to this subject . Clear and to the point with clear examples.
Recently discovered your channel and it has been the best find on RUclips in years!
Love the way you explain why you do something or why you don't. Also enjoy learning how you solve problems and your tips and tricks for D. I. Y. alone. Helped me a lot, Thanks from Australia 😊🇦🇺👍
Glad you like them! Proper DIY welcomes those from Oz.
Love your delightful and very helpful video. Insane Camaro Driver said it right. I just watched video B4 you & the guy was chatty Cathy and gave lousy info. You are the bomb. I am a single woman trying to save money by doing things on my own. I think you saved me. Thanks so much!
Saved me from going to Wickes and getting 6'x1.5" beading and getting ready to hammer and chisel, thank goodness for your channel
Wow! Great video. I have actually moved strike plates before and have come across the necessity to move the screw hole, but always found it to be a challenge to move the screw correctly for the plate. Your method of using match sticks to fill the holes is GENIUS! I will always know how to do this correctly now! Thanks so much for showing this!
Bamboo skewers and wire cutters to cut the skewers after filling the holes.
I suppose toothpicks can also serve the same purpose.
@@PRenard2012 Bamboo skewers are also very tough and handy for so many things. I use them when I mix up small amounts of epoxy.
Blimey - my late husband always had a problem gettin' the striker into the hole.....
😂
Awesome geezer, thanks a bunch from an expat living in Australia. Rigging and steel no worries, carpentry I'm cactus. You explained that really well.
,I was just about to shutdown when I saw this. My front door won't latch. I will be using this information to fix it tomorrow. Thanx!
You cut my name in pieces wow you're amazing
@9:10 - All you need now is to clean up the gap in the trim and CAULK, prior to reinstalling the strike plate.
Great video! WD-40 and Philips head screw driver did the trick. Took 20 Seconds to fix. 😊
Hi Pinball, Mrs. P and Elliott from Welbots! I am from Wisconsin and my favorite 80's bands include, Journey, Pink Floyd, Blondie, and ZZ Top to name a few.
Best video I've seen so far, thank you! What about: when my door latched 10 minutes ago, I took the door knob assembly apart to lubricate it, put it back together, and now it doesn't latch. Like the latch-bolt is now 1/8 too short, to pass far enough through the latch-plate to catch. Why? And is there a a way to adjust just the bolt-throw length?
Thanks for making videos full of information and not 3 minutes of chat before you get on with it. Good job!
A well produced video.
As time goes on doors can move up and down relative to the strike plate. I cannot understand why strike plates and their openings are not made a little bit longer. This simple change could save a lot of messy adjustments later on.
Thank you. This was very helpful. An old door that never quite closed is not functioning as it should!
The only person not happy about this is our cat, who escapes through this door regularly.
That was so helpful, many thanks for making the video, it was greatly appreciated.
The playing card trick worked like a champ. Thanks for including that one.
No problem
Great rips!! I grabbed some recycled cardboard rather than playing cards. It worked perfectly! Thank you so much👍
Protip with filling the old screw holes with the matchsticks 👍🏻😎
Wooden golf tees work well too👍
Very good
This is a great tip, I’ve also used cocktail sticks but any timber splinter will do.
Longer screws will work fine. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I make over 80k a year for almost a decade fixing, building, installing… you name it. And I will tell you I e NEVER used this “toothpick” trick. I seriously doubt ANY door has 12, 2-3 inch screws in it. Therefore simply replace each hinge with a long screw or 2 in it. If you don’t have the screw then you should fill the holes with bondo or wood putty. They actually sell putty filled syringes for this lol. Anyways, it’s not pro at all. It’s amateur
Honestly though, I typically don’t have time for that even and I simply angle and reposition the screws. Takes a little experience but I guarantee it works fine. Done this 10,000 dollar units in oak, alder, fir, pine, you name it… it works. Lol, I’ve even had customers ask me how I repositioned them and wondering if I used tooth picks! 🤣🤣🤣🤣. And before anyone comes doubting, I’ve done it twice this month already on hinges that were moved only about a millimeter from the back set, and yes, it is the same with strike plates.
Matchstick trick -genius! I use to use wood filler, which took ages, and not always successful...
Thank you so much for this handy video, the doors in our house are bespoke, so I was having trouble procuring a new door. Your easy to follow video really saved my skin
How I wish someone like you lived next door..But, I guess I'll have to settle for DIY videos..😄 Ive learned a lot, so thanks to youtube!! 👍🏽
The last part is my issue, the match stick is good idea if one has match sticks, but I can make a match stick. Good video.......
Just the the experience I needed to see ....Thanks !
The matchsticks to fill the previous holes is a great idea I always had problems with the new position reverting to old position. I also liked the masking tape idea to test before permanent fix. Great video.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video. Would have liked to have seen the door fitted after the playing cards "fitting" was finished.
The match trick is what I've been missing. Thank you!
This got me out of a real headache of a repair, thanks so much!
Playing card method works! Thank you sir!
I kept thinking, 'he's going to do the matchstick thing' , very chuffed when you did. It's a favourite of mine & the only reason we have matchsticks These days.
Nice one!
My door needs to be realigned just a little bit, but filing worked pretty well. Fixed it real quick. Thanks.
Cheers mate! You got me brownie points from the in-laws ;)
Simply the best DIY guy ever!!
Great info as I didn't consider refilling the holes, which wil cure the problem I have with my bathroom door. And don't get me started on conservatory doors that expand when the sun shines.
Thanks for the card help. It was the right one for my project
No problem
You have no idea how much your video helped me look like a genius with my girl! Thank you sir!!!
Glad to help
Thank you so much I watch a few videos and looks like yours might be the one that I could establish the whole process elect quicker
My garage door has been annoying since moving in. Thought it had to be refitted, thanks for uploading this
Wow! That was great! Going to try in the morning.
“I find the ones I steal from my children's bedrooms work the best.” 😄
My favourite DIY channel. I pick up transferable tips from all of the videos even if I’m not going to be doing that project.
Awesome! Thank you! That is exactly what I hope for - tips that will come in useful even on other projects
A quick and informative video..
Well explained, almost meditative. Now I can go and fix that bathroom door!
Great step-by-step diagnosis and repair!
Thank you. Great video. I like your detailing every aspect of why the latch will not fit and the the way you explained, for people like me, on how to fix it without the use of expensive tools. Keep up the good work.
Thank you sharing this information. People like yourself are what we need. You fully deserve 100k subscribers and the RUclips trophy 🏆
Thank you very much
Nice way to rectify the problem...
Thanks for more good tips. I struck lucky a while ago when needing to move hinge holes. I found in B&M “Bamboo Paddle Skewers”. They are used for Barbeques and kebabs. They are thicker than matches and are pointed. So I used a bradawl to gauge the depth of the hole and cut a piece to suit. I’ve seen them online and are available in different lengths. But the ones I have serve as paint stirrers after the point has been cut and used.
Thank you for your excellent video. It was simple to understand and, following your recommendations, I was able to fix a kitchen door that suddenly refused to lock (I had to move the strike plate forward). I have no doubt your video saved me a tremendous amount of time and eliminated a lot of frustration.
Excellent video sir! I used your techniques today to correct renters door. Masking tape and marking and taping and checking correct was terriffic. So much more accuracy than where I was formerly heading in this project. Thank you.
Great video! I used bamboo skewers to fill the screw holes, worked great!
Thank you, great tips. Match sticks are popular in Europe but in the states not so much. I grabbed a wooden paint brush stick and trimmed down a peace to resemble the match stick. Worked like a charm and my new screw hole did not cross over back to the old. New Sub, Thank you again...
Thanks, I am not a handy man, so these tips are brilliant. It’s great to see how people do things like this, I would never have known. Every door in my house needs some sort of adjustment. Thanks again
No problem. Sounds like you're going to be busy
Kebab sticks are just perfect
Excellent explanation. Thank you!
For filling the screw holes I use golfing tees. You can use a hammer to jam the tee into the hole and cut to size.
Just became my go-to site for when I'm stuck ... really like your delivery, thank you 👍
Glad to help!
I avoid anything oil for lock mechanism, using instead graphite, doesn’t gum up, no aerosol, one third of the cost.
Shims are effective for backplate. I use the box from a pound of kbutter. It’s moisture proof, easily cut and can be doubled.
I keep a chapstick, no label so it’s identified as toolbox use. Use it on hinges. No drippy oil, avoid aerosols.
Good video, keep them coming.
The best videos ever watched
Thanks
Great video! My bathroom door seems to rub on the floor and sticks..must try the card trick and see if that works.
I Appreciate the time taken to do this step by step video for what is a common problem.. I've got a couple of doors that need this attention...many thanks for the upload.
You're welcome!
Revisited this, Stuart. Just what I need right now. Thank you.
Great video ! I just have an unlatch door in my apartment and now I can fix it. 😊 Thanks !!
what a great video! man, you detailed everything perfectly! well done, mate!!!
Excellent video, the best among similar diy on the door latch issue. Thanks!
Simply genius. The best type of genius!
Thank you
Thanks for sharing how to fix wooden doors problems. 👍
No problem 👍
A very well explained video, that just may fix an annoying problem I have with a door? Thank you. Subscribed 👍🏻
Came across your videos for the first time today and was blown away by the knowledge you impart in such a palatable manner.
Glad you enjoy them
Well I wondered what that plastic was for, know I know and will need to go around and insert them in the ones I’ve just chiselled out. Great presentation as always. A joy to watch. Thanks.
Glad I could help!
Really, really helpful video - thanks. I used the packing technique to move a whole door across so that it would ‘catch’ and on another I packed just the top hinge to prevent some rubbing / difficult closing at the top of the door.
I'm glad it helped
New subscriber here thanks for the video tips from Philippines
I wish I was a carpenter instead of an EMT! Randomly come across your video and I loved it!
Glad you liked it!
My door latch was too low and missing the receiving hole so I just took a free paint stirring stick from Home Depot and loosened bottom hinge from door jamb then broke off about a 1/2” of paint stirring stick then slid it behind the door jamb hinge then tightened it down and now latch and receiver lines up perfectly! Takes about 2 minutes and it’s the perfect thickness! Try it!
Great tips. I’m surprised you needed a drill on soft wood to start the pilot holes. Thanks for posting 👍
Love the accuracy with which you work
Thank you
Thank you for the video. It was easy to follow and you taught me something. Happy New Year 🎊
This was so helpful. Thank you so much!!😁. I finally managed to fix the door
Good old 'Donkey Don'.
I'll get myself a pack of playing cards.👍Cheers.👍
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