How to Make a Quick and Easy Door Frame Repair

Have you ever noticed your door frame is looking a bit worse for wear? Is it starting to sag, or is there noticeable damage around the edges? It's time to take action and repair that door frame! With some patience and the right tools, you can easily repair the damage and have your door frame looking good as new. Here's how. 

Gathering Your Supplies

The first step in repairing any damaged door frame is gathering your supplies. You'll need wood glue, wood screws, sandpaper, wood filler, sawdust and a putty knife. Once you have all of these items on hand, you can begin your repairs. 

Removing Damaged Sections of Wood

If there are sections of wood that are too far gone to repair, they will need to be removed before starting the repair door frame process. Use a saw to remove any sections that are beyond saving and then use sandpaper to smooth down any rough edges left behind. This will ensure that the new replacement pieces fit snugly when installed into place. 

Filling Gaps With Wood Filler

Next, fill any gaps with wood filler using a putty knife. Make sure to push the filler into any crevices around the door frame so that it is completely filled in and level with the surface of the existing wood. Once it's dry, use sandpaper to smooth out any rough spots before moving on to the next step of replacing missing pieces of wood. 

Replace Missing Pieces With New Wood

Using new pieces of wood that match up with the existing ones in size and colour (if possible), replace any missing pieces using wood glue and wood screws as necessary. Make sure to lay everything out ahead of time so that everything fits together like a puzzle before applying glue or screws this will help ensure that everything lines up correctly when it is finally installed into place. 

Repairing Minor Damage To A Metal Door Frame

If you have a metal door frame that needs repairs, you should start by cleaning the area around the damage thoroughly using an abrasive pad and some mild soap and water solution. Then use an epoxy putty specifically designed for metal surfaces and fill any holes or cracks in the frame. Once it has cured completely according to package directions (usually 24 hours), use fine-grit sandpaper to smooth down any rough spots before touching up with paint if desired. If major damage has occurred such as corrosion or rusting through the metal, contact a professional welder who can help restore your door frame without compromising its structural integrity.