Lubricant for Door Threshold Weatherstrip
Red Green
so the flexible vinyl(?) strip on the bottom of the door that meets the
fixed plastic(?) bottom squeaks when you open and close the door. Kind of
like the sound rubbing dry fingers over a dry balloon.
I tried both spray silicone and vegetable oil and the squeak returned
shortly afterwards.
There have been no issues with the door closing, latches and locks becoming
difficult or door edge/jamb gaps so I don't believe movement is a
contributor.
Other suggestions?
No, I haven't tried WD40.
Eric in North TX
I use paste wax, like Johnson's.
N8N
do you have enough clearance to rub a bar of soap on the bottom of the
door?
nate
Worn Out Retread
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> On Aug 2, 9:54 pm, Red Green <postmas...@127.0.0.1> wrote:
>> About 18 months ago I put in a new Borg exterior steel door. A month ago
>> or
>> so the flexible vinyl(?) strip on the bottom of the door that meets the
>> fixed plastic(?) bottom squeaks when you open and close the door. Kind of
>> like the sound rubbing dry fingers over a dry balloon.
Would you happen to know the brand name of that door? I have been looking
for that kind of weather proofing for the bottom of my steel door without
any luck in finding what I am looking for.
Thanks
Ron
Oren
wrote:
Armor All, Safe to use on vinyl.
Red Green
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Came from Lowes. Most likely their ReliaBilt brand.
Red Green
news:06386ff7-1cfc-4899...@f37g2000yqn.googlegroups.com:
> On Aug 2, 9:54�pm, Red Green <postmas...@127.0.0.1> wrote:
>> About 18 months ago I put in a new Borg exterior steel door. A month
>> ago
> or
>> so the flexible vinyl(?) strip on the bottom of the door that meets
>> the fixed plastic(?) bottom squeaks when you open and close the door.
>> Kind of like the sound rubbing dry fingers over a dry balloon.
>>
>> I tried both spray silicone and vegetable oil and the squeak returned
>> shortly afterwards.
>>
>> There have been no issues with the door closing, latches and locks
>> becomi
> ng �
>> difficult or door edge/jamb gaps so I don't believe movement is a
>> contributor.
>>
>> Other suggestions?
>>
>> No, I haven't tried WD40.
>
> do you have enough clearance to rub a bar of soap on the bottom of the
> door?
>
> nate
Hmmm, wouldn't have thought of that one.
The Daring Dufas
I have used saw wax to lubricate both metal and wood door
frames/thresholds with very good results.
http://www.mytoolstore.com/relton/stickkut.html
TDD
Red Green
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Lots of good suggestions I never thought of. Glad I posted the Q.
Haven't tried anything yet but one that popped into my head was furniture
polish maybe?
Becca
WOW I tried a bunch of oils, etc. The door was driving me crazy it was so loud
opening and closing. Tried the bar of mini soap from a hotel. IT WORKED!!!!
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Suebea
I just rubbed it dry onto both the rubber part and the frame below it. Not even a whisper of a squeak. (I know it was 11 years ago, just putting this hear for anyone who may be curious and doesn't have fancy wax)
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Francis S
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>Soap worked wonders for me! I don't even think you need a specific brand. Just make sure you aren't attached to the bar, because it's going to get dirty.
>I just rubbed it dry onto both the rubber part and the frame below it. Not even a whisper of a squeak. (I know it was 11 years ago, just putting this hear for anyone who may be curious and doesn't have fancy wax)
with decent results: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GD49GTS
It was originally used by Honda on their cars years ago. I don't see
why it wouldn't work in this application.
Tekkie©
On Thu, 03 Jun 2021 23:01:42 -0500, Francis S posted for all of us to digest...
or not.
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Tekkie