Fix Holes in the Interior of Pine Closet Doors
Pine closet doors add good looks to your home. Because pine is a soft wood, it can dent easily. Holes, dents and gouges can mar the finish, making you think you need a new door. Before you run out and purchase a new pine door for the closet, fix the hole instead. The job is not hard and your pine interior door can look new again. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Remove the door from the frame, using a screwdriver. Once the door is free, lay the door damaged side up across a pair of sawhorses.
2. Clean the area around the damaged wood thoroughly with a wood cleaner. Remove dirt or grime from the door.
3. Scrape away any paint or varnish, using a paint scraper or sandpaper. You can do just that area or the entire door if you think you won't be able to match the stain or paint on the rest of your door.
4. Dig into the damaged area with a knife, screwdriver or wood chisel. Expose the bare wood so the putty will adhere better.
5. Open the wood putty. Dip in the corner of your putty knife and pull out a small amount. Try to get just enough of your putty knife to completely fill in the hole.
6. Press the wood putty into the hole. Try to fill the entire hole.
7. Scrape the wood putty with your putty knife. Make the surface as level as possible so it is flush with the rest of your door. Allow the wood putty to dry, following the manufacturer's recommended drying time.
8. Add some more wood putty if you need to fill in the damaged area more. Allow the putty to dry thoroughly.
9. Fold a piece of 220-grit sandpaper into fourths. If you removed the paint or varnish from the entire door, use an electric sander.
10. Sand the repaired area. Make the area smooth so when you run your fingers over the area, it will feel like a normal part of the door. Some wood putty does not require sanding, but sanding the surface will ensure that the section is flush with the surrounding wood.
11. Blow the sawdust away and then wipe remaining sawdust with a tackcloth.
12. Apply a coat of primer over the patched area if your door was painted, using a paintbrush. Allow the primer to dry. If your door was stained, skip this step.
13. Apply wood stain with a clean, dry rag or brush. Leave the stain on the repaired section for one to 15 minutes. The longer the stain stays on, the darker the area will be.
14. Wipe the excess stain off with a clean, dry rag. Allow the stain to dry according to the directions on the can.
15. Apply a thin coat of polyurethane over the stained area, using a paintbrush. Allow the area to dry for three hours.
16. Sand the area lightly with 220-grit sandpaper. Remove the dust particles with a tackcloth.
17.Apply one more coat of polyurethane. Allow 24 hours for the polyurethane to dry.
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