How To Fix An Interior Door Frame That Is Out Of Square

An out-of-square door frame can cause a number of problems, including difficulty opening and closing the door, drafts, and noise. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to fix an out-of-square door frame with a few simple tools and materials.

### Tools and Materials * Level * Measuring tape * Pencil * Shims * Hammer * Nails * Wood filler * Sandpaper ### Instructions 1.

Check the door for squareness.

To do this, close the door and insert a level into the gap between the door and the frame. If the level is not level, then the door frame is out of square. 2.

Measure the gap between the door and the frame.

This will tell you how much you need to shim the frame. 3.

Cut shims to the appropriate size.

The shims should be long enough to span the gap between the door and the frame, and they should be thick enough to level the door. 4.

Insert the shims into the gap between the door and the frame.

Use a hammer to tap the shims into place. 5.

Nail the shims into place.

Once the shims are in place, nail them into the frame. 6.

Fill the gaps between the shims and the frame with wood filler.

Once the wood filler has dried, sand it smooth. 7.

Reinstall the door.

Once the wood filler has dried, reinstall the door. The door should now open and close smoothly. ### Troubleshooting If you are having trouble fixing an out-of-square door frame, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the problem. *

Make sure that the shims are the correct size.

The shims should be long enough to span the gap between the door and the frame, and they should be thick enough to level the door. *

Make sure that the shims are nailed into place securely.

The shims should be nailed into the frame at an angle, with the nails going into the frame at a slight angle. *

Make sure that the wood filler is dry before you reinstall the door.

If the wood filler is not dry, it can prevent the door from opening and closing smoothly. ### Conclusion Fixing an out-of-square door frame is a relatively easy task that can be completed in a few hours with a few simple tools and materials. By following the instructions in this article, you can save yourself the cost of hiring a professional to do the job.