How to Patch a Hole in Door Molding
Door molding frames the doorways in your home, providing a decorative way to hide interior framing and locking mechanisms. Door molding is subject to the normal wear and tear of a busy household, and sometimes accidents happen that dent the molding. In other cases, nails or screws have been inserted into door molding, and removing the nail or screws can leave an unsightly hole. If the molding is otherwise in good condition, then it's easier and cheaper to patch a hole in the molding than replace the section of molding with the hole. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Sponge
- Wood putty
- Plastic putty knife
- Fine-grit sandpaper
- Microfiber cloth
- Paint
Instructions
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Wipe the section of molding with the hole with a damp sponge to remove dust and dirt.
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Scoop a small amount of wood putty onto a plastic putty knife and press the putty into the hole. If the putty does not completely fill the hole, continue applying putty until the hole is completely full. Allow the putty to dry completely.
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Sand the repaired area by hand with fine-grit sandpaper. Be careful not to sand off any decorative edges on the molding. Sand the repaired area until it is smooth to the touch.
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Wipe away the sanding dust with a microfiber cloth.
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Touch up the repaired area with the original molding paint or a matching paint. You may need to paint the area two or more times until the repaired area blends with the rest of the molding.
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