Door Repair Introduction

Door Repair services find immediate and long-term solutions to reviving squeaking old doors from their ashes. Each case requires specific, personalized solutions, therefore the door repair options are just as wide ranging as the variety of doors available on the market. Nevertheless, deeper knowledge on common problems that may arise in the maintenance of old doors will help us articulate our specific expectations to the service providers. Time often leaves its characteristic mark on doors in the form of paint build-up, open joints, loose screws and other typical deficiencies. The following problem-solution guide to Door Repair will shed further light on this phenomenon: 

Paint buildup:
Have you ever tried to close an old, large-sized door properly? The squeaky, familiar sound accompanying this activity and the improper closing is due to the paint buildup that has gradually managed to cover the gap between the door and the frame with each new added layer. Luckily, professional Door Repair contractors have a simple solution for this matter. Heat guns, scrapers or chemical removers are indispensable for the thorough removal of excess paint. Make sure that the service providers scrape the unnecessary paint both from the door and the frame! 

Open joints:
Stiles, rails and panels are the basic elements old doors consist of. The open joints between the stiles and rails can actually expand the door's width, therefore it cannot shut properly. The expert's eye is required to determine whether the door has through- or hidden tenons, in order to come up with the proper door repair treatment. 

Loose screws:
Binding doors are often the result of loose hinges. Simply tightening the screws could fix the problem in case the screw holes are regular. However, stripped screw holes cry for expert advice and help!

In general it is advisable to gather some background knowledge on door repair and installation methods, so that we could approach the service provider with clear ideas on Door Repair problems and possible solutions.

The Door Repair Buyers' Guide provides information on how to choose a door installation service most suitable for your personalized needs. Furthermore, the Buyers' Guide provides commercial door terminology, a checklist offering useful guidelines, and a selection of interesting articles related to the topic of door repair.