First remove the existing door trim and frame.
How to repair damaged door frame molding.
You might damage it by moving furniture or vacuuming.
Let it set and before it hardens completely shape it with a knife.
Firstly an undamaged section of the molding is sprayed with wd40 and then covered in resin.
Once the resin has hardened the wd40 allows it to be removed and used as a mould.
Dig out any rotten wood.
Or a pet could chew or scratch trim molding.
Save yourself some money and repair damaged molding yourself rather than replacing it.
If you have a little carpentry experience this is likely a project you can tackle by yourself.
To repair a split door frame remove the door strip and molding starting at the bottom of the frame and working your way up.
The method shown uses wd40 and polyester resin.
Use epoxy wood filler to repair damage on stained or unpainted trim.
Doorways get a lot of use and no matter how careful you are they are going to collect the occasional ding or dent.
If left alone these.
Then you can apply the wood filler smoothly.
As the filler starts to cure shape it to conform to the molding.
The mould is then sprayed with more wd40 and is filled with new resin.
This video shows the viewer how to repair a section of damaged molding surrounding a door or window.
Then used a galvanized finish nail to secure the new molding to the frame.
Mix it with hardener according to the instructions that come with it and apply it with a putty knife.
How to repair damaged wood.
Insert a piece of folded wire mesh hardware cloth in the opening and secure it in place with screws.
Repairing dents imperfections in wood door moldings.
If your door frame is damaged the best thing to do is to replace it with a pre hung door which comes inside a pre built frame.
Remove any water damaged wood from the door jamb.
Then i cleaned out all of the damaged area and installed a piece of folded.
Then install a pre hung door and replace the trim.
To repair a water damaged door jamb.
Fill the void with the filler.
Choose a product that matches the color of the trim or use a clear filler.