What's the best way to deal with these defects prior to painting ? I've quite a few doors to paint.
Prepping doors for paint
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What's the best way to deal with these defects prior to painting ? I've quite a few doors to paint.
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HawkEye244, good evening.
The extent of the damage at the bottom of the door is really bad [then again you know that?]
Am I correct in assuming the door is a hollow core? I think I can see the cardboard verticals?
To be blunt? it may be possible to over plate the surfaces of the door with a very, very thin ply? problem is you will have to re-set the hinges, plus the raw edge all around the door?
It looks as if new doors are best option?
Filler will have a job trying to hang on to the damaged area? and if gloos paint is used the filled areas will be difficult to get smooth enough at the joint so as not to be glaringly obvious?
Ken
The extent of the damage at the bottom of the door is really bad [then again you know that?]
Am I correct in assuming the door is a hollow core? I think I can see the cardboard verticals?
To be blunt? it may be possible to over plate the surfaces of the door with a very, very thin ply? problem is you will have to re-set the hinges, plus the raw edge all around the door?
It looks as if new doors are best option?
Filler will have a job trying to hang on to the damaged area? and if gloos paint is used the filled areas will be difficult to get smooth enough at the joint so as not to be glaringly obvious?
Ken
Hi Ken,
Yes they are hollow core and approximately 1960s ... ?
I was wondering whether a really heavy sanding with an orbital might strip enough paint off to allow filler to be used on these defects. I'm intending to use water based gloss from Leyland.
I'll admit it was my mistake to use the deep crack filler on the door. I didn't know until I opened it that it was grey and had no option but to use it by then.
New doors are an option I suppose.
Do you think filler on the bottom of the door is an absolute no no ? I understand what you mean about the thin ply, in fact rather than over plate I could go one better and router out a lip for it to sit in? This photo shows the worst door of the lot, they are not all like this, this is the very worst one.
Yes they are hollow core and approximately 1960s ... ?
I was wondering whether a really heavy sanding with an orbital might strip enough paint off to allow filler to be used on these defects. I'm intending to use water based gloss from Leyland.
I'll admit it was my mistake to use the deep crack filler on the door. I didn't know until I opened it that it was grey and had no option but to use it by then.
New doors are an option I suppose.
Do you think filler on the bottom of the door is an absolute no no ? I understand what you mean about the thin ply, in fact rather than over plate I could go one better and router out a lip for it to sit in? This photo shows the worst door of the lot, they are not all like this, this is the very worst one.
2 part wood filler, you'll be fine.
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HawkEye244, good evening again.
I would not be unduly concerned about colour of filler the paint will take care of it. even use of stain block??
As for the bottom of the door? is the bottom timber rail still in place? and is it in reasonable condition?
Ken.
I would not be unduly concerned about colour of filler the paint will take care of it. even use of stain block??
As for the bottom of the door? is the bottom timber rail still in place? and is it in reasonable condition?
Ken.
As Sparkwright says, use two pack filler and sand it with a random orbital sander (starting with 80 grit and then finishing with 180g).
However, given the costs of the materials and the time required, it may be cheaper to buy a new door.
However, given the costs of the materials and the time required, it may be cheaper to buy a new door.
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New doors. Not only less hassle but will look nicer if you buy solid timber
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