How to fix scraped door
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Comments (1)Pretty nearly impossible to accomplish an actual repair to splits (I take it you mean the panels) without disassembling. To get any glue to hold, the surfaces have to mate up closely and be clean. Hopefully these aren't old cracks that are full of paint, caulk and dirt. I have sometimes had success by striking the "raise" molding of the panel with a hammer and block of wood to free up the halves of the panels from their plowed slots in the sticking of the door. This allows the gap to be widened temporarily while I clean out the debris. Then the panels are brought together. I lay the door flat and apply tape to the underside of the crack, to prevent the glue from running out. If need be, small blocks for clamps can be hot-glued to the surface along either edge. I use epoxy for these repairs. Try not to glue a panel into the frame; stop the glue short of the ends. When the glue is cured, the excess can be scraped and sanded off. If you mean surface checks in the sticking of the door, then these are seasonal and may close on their own in summer. At that point, having the door fully sealed will prevent the from opening up every winter. Casey...See MoreHow to fix a broken door frame?
Comments (7)Buy this book: Reader's Digest Complete Do It Yourself Manual https://www.amazon.com/dp/0895770105/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IiUlDbFQ5CMA7 (Definitely get the 1970s version, not an updated version.) It has so so so much useful info about how to do these types of household repairs and is very accessible for the total newbie. That is, the book explains all the materials, tools, and techniques you’ll need extremely thoroughly. Just make sure you do a quick internet search to cross-check safety stuff for any projects you’re planning because occasionally the book’s advice is something along the lines of “spray the entire area with asbestos, then enjoy a lead cigarette to celebrate a job well done.”...See MoreHow can I fix my door threshold?
Comments (1)The Platinum line is a "secure" door, so it installs on the outside of your house door, not within the jambs/head (e.g. brickmould). And part of that security is having a fixed 4 sided frame, which includes the threshold. If you do not like the extra threshold beyond your house door, then you will have to buy a different style of door....See MoreHow to fix drafty French doors
Comments (5)Use the backer rod for the time bring if it works. If your door has regular type Q-lon weatherstipping in the door you could repkace it with the extended reach type. Only use this in the head and where the two doors meet....See MoreAnn K
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