The reason the strike plate has become misaligned might have something to do with moisture expanding the wood of your door or perhaps even an issue with the foundation of your home.
Fix door latch strike plate.
The kit includes a strike plate for use with a 1 3 8 in.
If a strike plate is out of place it can cause annoying problems like a noisy rattling noise when you open and close the door as well as a wood door that refuses to stay shut.
If it latches securely the problem is solved.
It s a five minute fix.
Is the door adjusted properly.
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T interior door and another for a 1 3 4 in.
When you open the door you will see the latch on the door and the strike plate on the door jamb.
This fix a latch strike plate repair kit is constructed of stamped steel and white plastic components and it comes in a brass plated finish.
Insert either a triangular file or a flat file that s small enough to fit inside the strike plate.
Many problems with doors and hardware can be solved with some adjustment to the door.
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If not there is more to look for.
To fix a door that won t latch simply file the edge of the strike plate until the latch clicks into place.
The strike plate is the small piece of metal on the door frame where the latch from the key rests when the door is closed.
Tighten any that might be loose and then check the door again.
T interior door and another for a 1 3 4 in.
If this is not your problem see door repair for all of the door repair topics.
This kit can be used to easily repair a door that fails to latch when it is closed.
If they don t line up the lock won t work properly.
The issue with the door latch stuck only when you are attempting to open a closed door but not when the door is open you might have a misaligned strike plate.
File off enough metal to allow the latch to catch inside the plate.
Need to drill a new hole really close to the original one.
The strike plate receives the door latch and or deadbolt for your door lock.
This kit can be used to easily repair a door that fails to latch when it is closed.
A strike plate the metal plate affixed to a doorframe with an opening for a door latch or deadbolt that needs repair will show itself when the door lock s latch bolt misses the hole in the strike plate or when the door won t stay latched or closed.
Do you have a loose door strike plate and your door does not latch closed.
This can be caused by the shifting and settling of wood frames over time.
Check both for loose screws.
The kit includes a strike plate for use with a 1 3 8 in.
