how to fix chipped door frame

[genzoalma]

  

Hello,

i got a question - how do you fix the following door chipped?

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @genzoalma 

Merry Xmas   Hope your  day was great.

That timber  edge needs a sand paper block 240gt  and sand the outside edges smooth and level  to a straight up and down line as the timber looks like it is lumpy there,

Then use some wood filler , No more gaps  or gyprock Joint compound sand easy.  Into the  holes why it is dry sand it again .

Then repeat process to fill any smaller holes un till the door frame is square and smooth Ready  for  a  paint coat.

While your at it  look around on  closest  timber work and do  little patches ready for a  fresh coat of  paint.

[MitchellMc]

Hi @genzoalma,

It's great to see that @Jewelleryrescue has already shared some excellent advice for repairing your chipped door frame. 

After sanding the edges with 240-grit sandpaper as suggested, make sure to remove all dust from the area with a damp cloth before applying the wood filler. For deeper chips or gouges, consider using a two-part wood filler such as Builder's Bog, as it’s more durable and adheres well to structural damage.

When filling the area, slightly overfill the chip to account for shrinkage as the filler dries. Once dry, sand the area again until it’s flush with the rest of the door frame. If you’re working on corners, you might find it helpful to use a sanding block or a small, flat piece of wood wrapped in sandpaper for precision.

This is also a great opportunity to inspect other areas of your door frame for minor damage or imperfections, as suggested. Prepping these spots now will save time and effort later when you’re ready to paint.

When you’re satisfied with the repair, apply a primer before painting to ensure a smooth and consistent finish. 

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[Nailbag]

Hi @genzoalma 

The broken away edge appears to be an already repaired area that has given way over the years. Those white chips you can see under the paint is the fill which I have highlighted within the red circle. This will all need to be removed before filling as per @MitchellMc great advice. If you have a small piece of flat timber about thats taller than the cracked area, you could tape it to the inside edge. That way when you apply the bog/filler it will give you a neat surface at least on one side to fill to. This would be removed once the big has dried. As @MitchellMc  mentioned, the bog cures very hard. But this also makes it harder to sand back. Before it goes completely off, I use a chisel or metal scraper to shave off most of the excess, but still leaving it slightly raised to allow for the shrinkage. 

The bubbled paint area is where water has got under. I would get this area ready before doing the edge fill. Though you can definitely sand this area out,   personally I would use a sharp Stanley style knife and make a shallow cut as per the yellow lines. Then remove that section of damaged paint, which then be ready to sand as also advised. Perhaps start with a 120grit or 180grit where the paint meets the unpainted area then move on to the 240grit.

Nailbag