Is this busted door repairable?

nestsman · Sat Jul 13, 2013 2:05 pm

Is this door fixable? If so, any suggestions on how to do it? Maybe it's not worth the time. Perhaps it will be more effective to just buy a new one. Thoughts?

Thanks!

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ponch37300 · Sat Jul 13, 2013 2:37 pm

Anything is repairable, but like you said some things just aren't worth the efforts. Interior door right? If so they are fairly cheap and easy to replace. That's what I would do.

HouseMedic · Sat Jul 13, 2013 3:54 pm

They do make a repair plate that would cover that but it would be cheaper to get a new door. You can get one at most big box stores for around $20 without the frame. You just have to drill the holes for the lock set and chisel out a little for the hinges. Or if it is just an inside door you might be able to pick up a full framed unit for around $40.

Ron

bobfather99 · Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:21 am

Id just chuck it and get a new one. Its beyond a quick repair.

JeffInFL · Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:40 am

With the money you'll spend on material (and time) trying to fix that, it's worth spending $20 - $25 at Home Depot for a new door. The downside is all of their doors are 80" tall so you may have to trim it down for it to fit.

I picked up a split jamb pre-hung door for $65 for my remodel and it looks great. The only problem is the split jamb is set for 2x4 walls, and mine are 2x3 so I need to 're-engineer' it a bit to make it fit right.