cant be re-attached because the wood is so old and it cant get a hold. how can I fix that problem with out changing the frame? Its an old frame but the well designed frame would most likely be expensive to fabricate.
2007-12-28 08:59:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Scarf a new length of timber into the rebate where the hinge is, say 10 inches long, sand down and re-paint. With a little love it'll look as good as new and last another age. message me if you would like more info.
Regards to Cynthia, I refer to the rebate in the door jamb, and filling the old screw holes with filler will not help re-attach the door for any length of time. sounds a bit bodgy really...
2007-12-28 09:03:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"old frame but well designed...expensive to fab." -This Isn't this the casing (flat board that the hinges attach to)?
sounds like u need to replace the door frame on the hinge side. U could try resin impregnation and/or plastic wood. If that's not possible replace door. Have doubts that scabbing a piece into edge of door will work as rot always goes deeper than U think. U should also look for the source of water that caused the rot.
2007-12-28 17:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by stanly s 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where the ares are deteriating, try cleaning them out, like cleaning a cavity, then use some stuff called Rockhard, that lots of painters use, mix according to directions and apply, It will set fairly quick,and once it has set ,(hard) then sand down, smooth and keeping it uniform to the door frame/jam, prime it w/paint and then top coat it with a paint to match what is there if it has been painted. If it has been stained wood, then apply according to stain procedures. Rockhard sets hard and is like a wood finish and it will last forever and is not expensive and can be bought at lowes or homedepot.
2007-12-28 18:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by debo3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the door frame is painted use "BONDO" to patch up any holes or grooves. Its what the pros use. It can be applied with a putty-knife.
Bondo is a resin based epoxy, which will bond to most porous materials and can be purchased at any hardware or automotive stores in your area.
If the door frame is natural, stained, or varnished wood, then you need to find a re-finisher, one who works on repairing cabinets and doors.
2007-12-28 18:03:23 · answer #4 · answered by GabbaDo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apparently it is your door jamb and not the door itself that is deteriorating so answer number one doesn't seem to apply as written. Instead, sand the bad areas of the jamb very well and use wood putty to fill all holes/cracks/ Let dry and sand smooth. When reinstalling hinges use longer screws such as 2-3 inches.
2007-12-28 17:12:55 · answer #5 · answered by Beach Girl 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First determine what's wrong with the wood.
If it's only worn screw holes, you can install dowel plugs,
redrill the holes for the hinges, and you're done.
If it's dry rot or termites, you've got a bigger problem
that's better dealt with sooner than later.
2007-12-28 19:00:48 · answer #6 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋