Most likely the door is not plumb meaning that the hinges do not line up as they should.
Bedroom door won t stay open.
How to fix a door that won t stay open.
I had a pesky door in my bathroom that kept closing on its own.
Rather than remove and rehang it try removing one of the hinge pins.
The problem can result from the door and it s hardware or it can result from settling of the building.
Last there is the bedroom door which slowly swings closed unless we open it fully.
Angle the blade of a large flathead screwdriver against the tip of the hinge pin and tap the base of the screwdriver to push the pins upward and out.
The door frame and door are tilted and the unbalanced weight of the door causes the door to close on its own.
To fix a bent hinge open the door and shim underneath to support its.
Why won t the door stay open on its own.
Begin with the bottom pin and work up.
When a door slams shut it can be a pesky problem on a daily basis.
Remove the hinge pins if the door still won t stay open.
Whether it swings closed or open if it moves on its own it is not properly adjusted.
Rather than trip over a brick to prop a door open that won t stay open you can fix it with a few minutes of time and a few tools.
When a door won t stay open or closed by itself that is when it tends to swing slowly closed after it has been left open or when it swings slowly open and won t stay in the partly closed.
This should give it a slight bend which will add tension to the hinge when you re install it.
Rather than keeping a brick in front of it i fixed the problem at the hinge.
Place it on a hard surface and whack it in the middle with a hammer.
It could be a bedroom door that lets the dog enter then the room then traps your faithful friend.
How to fix a door that won t stay open.
With a little research you can figure out what is causing your door to be so difficult.
Latch the door and have a helper steady it while you work.
A door that won t stay put when part way or all the way open can be annoying.
When a door won t stay open the casing is probably leaning slightly in the wall frame.