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

## 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.