Use shims on the side of the door with the hinges to remove the gaps between the trimmer stud and the door frame.
Prehung door hinge binding.
Correct offset screw holes.
Before trying more time or labor intensive methods first spray your door s hinges with wd 40 or some other lubricant.
That may be difficult on older painted doors.
In this case resetting the screws to move the door away from the stop will allow the door to close completely without binding.
If it binds on the latch side at the bottom you may need to fix the bottom hinge screws.
The majority of door binding issues center around the hinges.
A binding hinge might require wood plugs.
Tighten down all the screws with a screwdriver.
The door should be square.
Look for binding on the wall on the hinge side.
Sometimes the mortise is in the right place but the hinge wasn t set properly.
A binding door may need to be planed but often simpler repairs will solve the problem.
Have another person hold the pre hung door in place while you install wooden shims where necessary.
Doors that bind or will not close properly are common problems.
This can cause binding or gaps along the doorstop molding.
If your hinges make any kind of squeaking or squealing noise when you move the door the hinges are probably the culprit.
If a door binds on the latch side at the top the upper hinge may be loose.
People usually try to plane off the edge.
Before trying to trim the door open it and examine the hinges.
Test each screw by tightening it with a screwdriver.
If there are marks on the wall from paint or varnish the hinged end of the door is binding.
But frequently the solution is on the hinge side.
Fix a binding door with a three inch screw and a screw gun.
Tighten the screws or repair the screw holes.