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30 minutes - 1 hour
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- How to Fix a Crack in a Hollow Wood Door
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Introduction
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Step 1
How to Fix a Crack in a Hollow Wood Door
- Clean and dust the affected area with a paper towel, rag, or brush.
Clean and dust the affected area with a paper towel, rag, or brush.
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Step 2
- Sand the affected area with a 60/80 grit sanding sponge.
- Any type of sand paper or sanding sponge will work on wood surfaces.
- It is recommended to place newspaper under the door to keep the sand/dust contained.
Sand the affected area with a 60/80 grit sanding sponge.
Any type of sand paper or sanding sponge will work on wood surfaces.
It is recommended to place newspaper under the door to keep the sand/dust contained.
Step 3
- Remove any sand/dust with a paper towel.
- It is recommend to use gloves to prevent any minor splinters.
- It is also recommended to use a face mask to prevent inhaling any dust/sand.
Remove any sand/dust with a paper towel.
It is recommend to use gloves to prevent any minor splinters.
It is also recommended to use a face mask to prevent inhaling any dust/sand.
Step 4
- Use putty knife to apply body filler until an even layer is formed.
- Start with a small amount and then add more if needed.
- A smaller putty knife allows for easier application in creases and folds.
Use putty knife to apply body filler until an even layer is formed.
Start with a small amount and then add more if needed.
A smaller putty knife allows for easier application in creases and folds.
Step 5
- Remove any excess body filler with putty knife
- Its okay if the surface is uneven, you will use sandpaper to smooth the surface in a later step.
Remove any excess body filler with putty knife
Its okay if the surface is uneven, you will use sandpaper to smooth the surface in a later step.
Step 6
- Allow to dry (or use a blow dryer for lesser wait time).
- More expensive brands of body filler will dry faster.
Allow to dry (or use a blow dryer for lesser wait time).
More expensive brands of body filler will dry faster.
Step 7
- Gently sand the surface.
- Gloves and a face mask are highly recommended but not required for this step.
- Newspaper is also recommended to contain any sand/dust.
- Reapply body filler, allow to dry, and re-sand if surface remains uneven.
Gently sand the surface.
Gloves and a face mask are highly recommended but not required for this step.
Newspaper is also recommended to contain any sand/dust.
Reapply body filler, allow to dry, and re-sand if surface remains uneven.
Step 8
- Use a similar toned paint to paint the area if any discoloration exists.
- Wood paint is ideal for wood doors.
Use a similar toned paint to paint the area if any discoloration exists.
Wood paint is ideal for wood doors.
Step 9
- Allow to dry.
- Your door should now look neutral and clean.
- A blow dryer is recommended for faster drying.
Allow to dry.
Your door should now look neutral and clean.
A blow dryer is recommended for faster drying.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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