Extend the blade until four to six snap-off sections are visible, and then hold it flush against the surface of the door to trim the foam. Check packaging info for specific use instructions; some types come in two separate containers and require blending, while others are ready to use. Scoop up a small amount of auto-body filler with a plastic putty knife and smooth it over the hole.
Wipe off excess with the putty knife. Let the filler dry completely. Sand with grit sandpaper to remove dried auto body filler and create a seamless surface. Then use a putty knife to apply a very thin layer of lightweight paintable spackle over the filler. When dry, sand once more. Run your fingers over the surface to ensure that it feels very smooth. Brush touch-up paint over the repaired hole to hide any last signs of a repair.
For best results, apply two to four very light coats, letting each dry completely before applying the next. Asked 3 years, 11 months ago. Active 3 years, 11 months ago. Viewed 3k times. Improve this question. Aaron Franke. Aaron Franke Aaron Franke 2 2 silver badges 9 9 bronze badges. Short story short in my case. Unfortunately, mine's oak. At least you can do some filling and painting and have a tolerably good result.
Target Practice? I don't think my question is a duplicate of that question. That door looks like it still has most of the material available. My door has large gaping holes with the material missing.
Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. Cut a strip of wire mesh that will just fit into the hole width-wise but is several inches longer. Tie string on the mesh such that they will be near the edges of the hole.
Thread the mesh into the hole, holding the strings so not to lose the strip in the door cavity. Tie the strings to a wood slat that spans the hole, paint stirring sticks work great and can be picked up for free. Give the construction adhesive plenty of time to dry. Patch the hole with a quality wood filler.
Plan on doing it in a couple coats since the fist coat will want to press though the mesh and be nearly impossible to get smooth. Sand, prime and paint. Improve this answer. C Knight C Knight 2 2 silver badges 5 5 bronze badges. After it dries finish with wood putty.. I do a similar thing with drywall patches all the time. You can use an outside stick to hold the string tight until the glue sets. Featured on Meta. New post summary designs on greatest hits now, everywhere else eventually.
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