Repairing A Wooden Garage Door

How to repair damaged wood.

Repairing a wooden garage door.

Fill the void with the filler. Paint and prime the new piece of panel. Fit the new piece of panel into the hole and use caulk and finish nails to attach the quarter round back around the interior of the panel to secure it in place. 10 things to know before buying a garage door a good garage door will last decades maybe even a lifetime.

To repair rotted door frame first remove rotted wood with a 5 in 1 or other sharp tool. If possible move the hinge onto solid wood. Mix up two part automotive filler. Let the filler dry and then replace the hinge.

Then coat the rotted door frame area with wood hardener as shown. As the filler starts to cure shape it to conform to the molding. Dig out any rotten wood. The first step to begin to repair is to sand down and remove any paint or lacquer finish from the surface of the wood to expose the wood composite or solid wood body of the door.

2006 publications international ltd. Mix polyester wood filler or bondo wood filler and press it into the recess with a putty knife. Swing up garage doors move on horizontal tracks. How to use epoxy on wood for repairs.

If the wood is cracked at a hinge remove the hinge and fill the cracks and the screw holes with wood filler. After the filler hardens sand it smooth with the surface. Caulk around the exterior side of the panel for added protection. Use a hand held sander with a medium to rough grit sandpaper to remove the exterior surface and any peeling and flaking paint.