How to Fix a Cabinet Door That Won't Close
- 1). Examine the catch and the striker on the cabinet and the door to determine whether one or both of them are loose.
- 2). Remove the old screws from either part that appears to be loose.
- 3). Reposition the part using the original holes as a guide.
- 4). Insert new screws of the same type and diameter and 1/4 inch longer through the part and into the cabinet or door. This will allow the part to be anchored deeper into the wood and will hold the part in place better. But make sure the longer screws you use on the striker are not long enough to stick through the front of the door. If you can't find suitable screws for the striker, you'll have to reposition it and the catch.
- 5). Position the catch as close to its original position as possible if the original holes are unusable, and mark the spots for the new holes. Use an electric drill with a 1/8-inch bit to drill pilot holes in the new spots. Make the holes about 1/4 inch deep. Install the catch in its new position using a screwdriver to reinsert the screws.
- 6). Line up the striker on the door to work with the catch in its new position. Mark the spots for the new holes. Drill pilot holes for the striker and install the striker on the door.