Finish TradesQuestion 286 of 700
A prehung interior door binds and does not latch after installation. The MOST likely finish-carpentry cause is that the door frame was:
a.Set out of plumb or the hinge/strike jamb was not shimmed straight
b.Painted with the wrong sheen
c.Fitted with a lever instead of a knob
d.Made of solid wood instead of hollow core
Explanation
A prehung door that binds or won't latch usually was hung out of plumb, with jambs racked or unshimmed, so the door and strike no longer align. Paint sheen, lever versus knob, and door core material do not cause binding and latch misalignment.
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