How To Fix A Wooden Door Panel

Repairing cracks in wooden door panels.

How to fix a wooden door panel.

I realize that this might be a new house issue as well however a door in a new house is a little easier to replace than one that is old and an odd size. In the post stripping multiple layers of paint the paint is being removed off the old closet door in my office after stripping the paint i am ready to begin repairing the door. Most of the time years of paint or caulking the seams around the panels will cause the wood to stick and not allow the panel to expand and contract with the weather. Use a broad all purpose paintbrush or a paint roller to apply a single coat of paint or wood stain to the door.

While a solid style door will often need to be replaced a panel style door can simply have a new panel inserted. How to fix cracks in door panels without taking the door apart. Many popular interior and exterior doors come in panel styles. Wooden doors will develop cracks over time especially if the panels aren t free to expand and contract.

Wooden panels were typically fitted into grooves plowed in the door rails and stiles and left to float so they could expand and contract without binding and splitting for a primer on making wooden panels see my last post however varnish wax and dirt can build up over the years and stick the panel in place so it isn t able to expand. There is no standard way to repair a crack in an oak exterior door. Paint or stain any grooves or panels first then paint long even strokes over the rest of the door to avoid leaving visible lines. Then coat the rotted door frame area with wood hardener as shown.

A common problem with older wood doors is split panels. While they add character and aesthetic appeal to the door their real benefit comes in the ease of repair. The repair depends solely on how wide the crack is. Apply an even coat of paint or wood stain to the entire door.

Replacement solid wood doors are fairly cheap to buy nowadays but it is still worth thinking about repairing rather than just buying new especially as it is almost always easier to fix a problem than hang a whole new door. How to use epoxy on wood for repairs. The difference between a. Mix polyester wood filler or bondo wood filler and press it into the recess with a putty knife.

How to repair a crack in an oak exterior door.