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40 minutes
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- How to Fix Cracked Door Jamb
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Introduction
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Step 1
How to Fix Cracked Door Jamb
- Cracked door jamb/frame caused by excessive force on door.
Cracked door jamb/frame caused by excessive force on door.
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Step 2
- Apply wood filler into the cracks of the door frame.
Apply wood filler into the cracks of the door frame.
Step 3
- Attach the clamp onto the cracked door frame.
- Use a clamp with rubber edges for a sturdier grip and also to prevent damaging the door frame.
Attach the clamp onto the cracked door frame.
Use a clamp with rubber edges for a sturdier grip and also to prevent damaging the door frame.
Step 4
- Drill a pilot hole into the door frame.
- Screw a 4-inch screw into the frame through the pilot hole.
Drill a pilot hole into the door frame.
Screw a 4-inch screw into the frame through the pilot hole.
Step 5
- Wait for the wood filler to dry.
- Once dried, scrape off the excess filler with a scraper.
Wait for the wood filler to dry.
Once dried, scrape off the excess filler with a scraper.
Step 6
- Sand the filled up cracks to get a smooth surface.
Sand the filled up cracks to get a smooth surface.
Step 7
- Paint and do not touch until dry.
Paint and do not touch until dry.
Step 8
- Repaired door frame/ door jamb.
Repaired door frame/ door jamb.
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