A door that rubs on the floor or no longer closes cleanly can often be adjusted in a single visit. Fixtures & Fittings Services - Benelux identifies where the friction comes from — hinges, wood movement, a new floor or paint — and chooses the lightest repair that will do.
Friction that settles in
The door rubs more and more on the floor, catches at the end of its travel or no longer closes cleanly. Note where it touches: bottom, edge or top of the door. Photograph the gap between door and floor, open and closed.
Several possible causes
| Likely cause | The sign | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| New parquet or tiles | Rubs across the whole width, since the work | Removal and planing of the door bottom |
| Loose or sagging hinges | Rubs on the handle side, top or bottom | Tightening, shims or hinge adjustment |
| Wood movement | Rubs in winter or summer, then stops | Light planing of the edge, then finishing |
| Recent paint | Catches on the edge or the top | Local correction of the thickness |
A careful observation locates the zone to examine, without establishing the cause on its own.
Adjustment, repair or replacement?
An adjustment can be enough when the door and frame are sound. A more marked repair concerns sagging or damaged doors; replacement remains the exception. The assessment determines the level of work before defining what follows.
A single small repair?
Many people hesitate to request a call-out for just one door. Describe your request as it is: small repairs are part of the requests we assess, and other small jobs can be grouped into the same visit. The call-out is decided according to the journey and access conditions.
Example: the bedroom door has been catching since the summer
Imagine a bedroom door that has gradually been rubbing since the summer. The assessment must distinguish a hinge adjustment from planing the door bottom. The goal is a door that closes cleanly, without unnecessary work. A photo of the door bottom and the floor is often enough to prepare the visit.
Frequently asked questions
My door rubs since the new floor was laid: what now?
Is it worth a visit for just one door?
Will the door need replacing?
Tell us about your request
Call +32 472 88 08 66 or send your photos via WhatsApp, with your commune and the result you expect.
Prefer to write? Contact Fixtures & Fittings Services - Benelux or leave a request via the quote form at the bottom of the page. A few photos on WhatsApp are often enough for a first answer.
