Can I fix a hole in a wooden door?
Apply the plastic wood or auto body filler on top of the insulation foam. Using a craft stick or putty knife, smooth the filler off to be level with the door. The filler should be applied generously around the hole — even on the surface of the door.
How do you repair a hole in a solid core door?
For solid core doors, you can use doweling with some carpenter’s glue and wood filler. You can also use Epoxy wood filler for larger or irregular-shaped holes along with drywall joint compound. For hollow core doors, you can use foam spray insulation with drywall joint compound.
How do you fill a large hole in a wood door?
Fill large or irregular holes with epoxy wood filler mixed with hardener. Trowel it into the hole for a smooth surface. Leave the patch with a slight concave center and let it dry. Once the filler has hardened, remove the C-clamp and the wood on the other side of the door.
How big of a hole can you fill with wood filler?
Cellulose Wood Putty
Accepts stain or paint just like real wood. Dries hard. Is not suitable for holes larger than about 3/8-inch.
How do you fix a deep scratch on a wood door?
Fixing a Scratched Door
To fix more serious scratches, sand off the paint around the damaged area (and a little untouched wood too), and then use a wood filler to mask the deepest scratches. Let the filler dry, and then repaint the door as normal.