Dear James: I installed framing and a new door between our bedroom and our baby’s room. It is a heavy, solid door, but it does not close right. How should I adjust the hinges? — Rick J.
Dear Rick: Hopefully most of the project of adding an additional door is done. It can be more difficult to hang a heavy door and have it swing properly than a cheaper hollow one. The solid door will also block more noise transmission between the two bedrooms.
For the door to swing and close properly, it is imperative that the wall opening framing is square and vertical. Place a level on the side framing to check if it is vertical. Measure across the two diagonals of the framing. If the framing is square, the measurements should be equal. If it is not correct, redo the framing….