How to Stop a Conference Room Door From Slamming

Conference room door slamming is easily remedied with a commercial door closer.

A hushed, busy office can be disturbed by the slamming of a nearby conference door. Commercial door closers prevent the door from closing too quickly and can be easily adjusted to the perfect speed. These closers take a few moments to install and last many years with steady use.

Things You'll Need

• Drop cloth
• Commercial door closer kit
• Drill
• Ladder
• Allen wrench

Instructions

1. Measure the conference room door width and determine the weight. Ask the office manager for a record of the weight of the door or ask for a contractor to call.

2. Purchase a door closer at a local hardware store based on the above specs. Door closers are sold in heavy, medium and light sizes to correspond to the weight of the door.

3. Prepare your work station. Gather all tools and lay a drop cloth below the work area.

4. Install the commercial door closer. Examine the instruction options included in the closer package and select the one closest to your doors specs. Follow the manufacturer's instructions precisely.

5. Check and adjust the closer speed. Check the speed of the door by opening it completely and allowing it to close naturally. Most closers are adjusted with a turn of an Allen wrench. Check the charts included in the packaging for specifics for your door.

Tips & Warnings

• The hardware store can order additional finishes if the door closer in stock is not to your liking.

References

• Door-o-matic Product catalog
• Greg; Lowes; Austin, TX
• Parod: Door Closer Maintenance