How to fix a big crack on bedroom wood door?

[hoahy005]

Hi all, I would really appreciate any advice on fixing a crack in my bedroom door. It’s quite large, and I’d like to repair it in a way that makes it as unnoticeable as possible. I’m not sure which product would work best for this, so any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I’m on a tight budget, so I would prefer a decent yet affordable product. Thank you so much in advance! 😊

[EricL]

Hello @hoahy005 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. Its sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your broken door.

I suggest putting some PVA wood glue on one side of the crack and using your thumb to push the sides back together. When the glue has cured Cover the broken line with some UNi-PRO 500g Multi Purpose Interior Filler - 500g. Sand the surface to a fine finish then prime and paint the surface.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[Dave-1]

Good Evening @hoahy005 

I would also be following @EricL 's suggestions. I do have a question tho.

Is there any deformation on the reverse side of the door? Internal doors are hollow/hollow wafer type deal so its just a close look check to make sure it hasnt been deformed too far.

Dave

[hoahy005]

Hi Dave, there is no defomation on the other side. The only damage is extrusion in the picture.

[Dave-1]

Morning @hoahy005 

Cheering! Then I would follow @EricL 's steps. They are the same I would be stepping through. 

Note your door looks like its a gloss surface, so when you go to repaint the door (id suggest the whole door repaint, well one side) keep it in mind when choosing the paint type (oil based or water based paint as if you put water based over oil you can end it with bubbles)

Dave

[hoahy005]

Updated: I have patched and sanded the crack. The attached pics show what it looks like now.

Would you recommend that it's good enough to paint, or should I apply another layer of putty and sand again?

Additionally, I think the paint is oil-based, as it doesn't come off when wiped with water.

 

 

  

[Dave-1]

Good Evening @hoahy005 

Nice work so far You might need to do a little more sanding on that last pic. Usually the way I judge it (and even I cringe when im judging my own sanding lol) is to close your eyes and run you thumb over the "join" if you are happy with how it feels then its all good, if its a little proud then maybe some sanding, if there is a dip then sand high parts and fill the inbetween. It can feel like a pain in the neck but your later self will be happy to look at it knowing you put the effort in

Whichever paint it is, it probarly wont come off with water,  It does look oil based enamel but would wait until one of the others that are a little more paint savey then myself has a look I dare say that once you sand that area and are happy a paint sample pot hopefully will take care of touching the crack area up.

Dave

[MitchellMc]

Great job so far @hoahy005.

As @Dave-1 mentioned, the filler still looks a little high in some areas. You want to ensure it is flush with the surrounding door. You've also now got a very flat patch on a faux timber grain door. You might like to take a fine tool and re-create the horizontal grain marks across your patched area.

Once you've primed the filler, you'll be able to use water or oil-based paint to repaint the filler/door.

Mitchell