Broken door help!
#1
05-02-20, 07:10 AM
Broken door help!
Hi guys,
Hope you are having a productive quarantine and making good use of your time at home. I had some time on my hands last night so I took the initiative to create something that needs to be fixed (see photos).
Can anyone chime in with a clever way to fix the door without having to buy a new one?
I promise my next post will be about a more productive project.
Peter
Hope you are having a productive quarantine and making good use of your time at home. I had some time on my hands last night so I took the initiative to create something that needs to be fixed (see photos).
Can anyone chime in with a clever way to fix the door without having to buy a new one?
I promise my next post will be about a more productive project.
Peter
Last edited by Peterftw; 05-02-20 at 09:31 AM. Reason: including picture
Top Answer
05-02-20, 10:11 AM
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That's pretty far gone.
If you wanted to "attempt" to fix it, you would want to remove the door knob and latch from the door. Squirt as much wood glue (like Titebond) in the cracks as you can... from all sides, from the edge of the door and the edge of the door knob hole. Use a flat toothpick to drive the glue into the cracks by poking it in and out everywhere. Then hold a short scrap of wood (like a 1x4) onto each side of the door, laying it flat over the door knob bores. Then use 2 or 3 C-clamps to squeeze those 2 boards together as tight as you can. Keep the clamps centered on the 1x4. Wipe off any glue off that squeezes out with hot water and a rag. Leave it clamped for 24 hrs.
You dont want the 1x4s to get glued to the door so if you think they might get glue on them and stick, rub some vaseline onto them before you hold them up and clamp them. The vaseline will prevent the wood glue from sticking to the 1x4.
After gluing, you can fill and sand any voids that remain, then repaint. If you used vaseline, you will want to wipe that all off the door with a paper towel, then clean the area with paint thinner before you paint it. If your attempt at gluing fails, then replace the door slab. You dont need a whole prehung door, which includes the jambs.
If you wanted to "attempt" to fix it, you would want to remove the door knob and latch from the door. Squirt as much wood glue (like Titebond) in the cracks as you can... from all sides, from the edge of the door and the edge of the door knob hole. Use a flat toothpick to drive the glue into the cracks by poking it in and out everywhere. Then hold a short scrap of wood (like a 1x4) onto each side of the door, laying it flat over the door knob bores. Then use 2 or 3 C-clamps to squeeze those 2 boards together as tight as you can. Keep the clamps centered on the 1x4. Wipe off any glue off that squeezes out with hot water and a rag. Leave it clamped for 24 hrs.
You dont want the 1x4s to get glued to the door so if you think they might get glue on them and stick, rub some vaseline onto them before you hold them up and clamp them. The vaseline will prevent the wood glue from sticking to the 1x4.
After gluing, you can fill and sand any voids that remain, then repaint. If you used vaseline, you will want to wipe that all off the door with a paper towel, then clean the area with paint thinner before you paint it. If your attempt at gluing fails, then replace the door slab. You dont need a whole prehung door, which includes the jambs.
#4
05-02-20, 07:49 AM
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#6
05-02-20, 10:11 AM
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That's pretty far gone.
If you wanted to "attempt" to fix it, you would want to remove the door knob and latch from the door. Squirt as much wood glue (like Titebond) in the cracks as you can... from all sides, from the edge of the door and the edge of the door knob hole. Use a flat toothpick to drive the glue into the cracks by poking it in and out everywhere. Then hold a short scrap of wood (like a 1x4) onto each side of the door, laying it flat over the door knob bores. Then use 2 or 3 C-clamps to squeeze those 2 boards together as tight as you can. Keep the clamps centered on the 1x4. Wipe off any glue off that squeezes out with hot water and a rag. Leave it clamped for 24 hrs.
You dont want the 1x4s to get glued to the door so if you think they might get glue on them and stick, rub some vaseline onto them before you hold them up and clamp them. The vaseline will prevent the wood glue from sticking to the 1x4.
After gluing, you can fill and sand any voids that remain, then repaint. If you used vaseline, you will want to wipe that all off the door with a paper towel, then clean the area with paint thinner before you paint it. If your attempt at gluing fails, then replace the door slab. You dont need a whole prehung door, which includes the jambs.
If you wanted to "attempt" to fix it, you would want to remove the door knob and latch from the door. Squirt as much wood glue (like Titebond) in the cracks as you can... from all sides, from the edge of the door and the edge of the door knob hole. Use a flat toothpick to drive the glue into the cracks by poking it in and out everywhere. Then hold a short scrap of wood (like a 1x4) onto each side of the door, laying it flat over the door knob bores. Then use 2 or 3 C-clamps to squeeze those 2 boards together as tight as you can. Keep the clamps centered on the 1x4. Wipe off any glue off that squeezes out with hot water and a rag. Leave it clamped for 24 hrs.
You dont want the 1x4s to get glued to the door so if you think they might get glue on them and stick, rub some vaseline onto them before you hold them up and clamp them. The vaseline will prevent the wood glue from sticking to the 1x4.
After gluing, you can fill and sand any voids that remain, then repaint. If you used vaseline, you will want to wipe that all off the door with a paper towel, then clean the area with paint thinner before you paint it. If your attempt at gluing fails, then replace the door slab. You dont need a whole prehung door, which includes the jambs.
#7
05-02-20, 03:09 PM
Thank you! That's a great answer.
Tomorrow morning, I will gather those materials and give it my best shot. I will keep you posted with photos of my attempt for your amusement.
Tomorrow morning, I will gather those materials and give it my best shot. I will keep you posted with photos of my attempt for your amusement.
#9
05-02-20, 05:55 PM
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IDK, you can try the fix as X suggested but I doubt it will hold up. After just few slams or closing or pulling it will fall apart.
joecaption
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#12
05-02-20, 07:45 PM
Then slap something like this over it and paint maybe?
https://www.acehardware.com/departme...kFtQ&gclsrc=ds
https://www.acehardware.com/departme...kFtQ&gclsrc=ds
Norm201
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#13
05-03-20, 03:23 PM
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Hi, Try a door sleeve. You need ti know how thick the door is and the back set of the lock.
Good Luck Woodbutcher
Good Luck Woodbutcher
Peterftw
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#15
05-06-20, 04:00 PM
Thank you
It looks like I don't need to use a door sleeve unless this comes apart.
Thanks for the great instructions, Xsleeper! Super easy fix in less than 20 minutes of hand work total!
BTW, I left the clamps on for almost 48 hours. I picked these clamps up at Home Depot for only $5 each. I'm sure they will come in handy again some day. They clamp extremely tight.
Thanks for the great instructions, Xsleeper! Super easy fix in less than 20 minutes of hand work total!
BTW, I left the clamps on for almost 48 hours. I picked these clamps up at Home Depot for only $5 each. I'm sure they will come in handy again some day. They clamp extremely tight.
Last edited by Peterftw; 05-06-20 at 04:08 PM. Reason: clamps
#16
05-06-20, 04:01 PM
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At least if it doesnt last, a door sleeve can be the backup plan. Thanks for posting back with the results. 
