How to Patch a Hole in a hollow core Door - Fix & Repair

[@iggycervantes531]

My anger problems brought me here

[@NightBazaar]

Iggy, you planning on punching a hole in a door?

[@sirgalah561]

My girlfriend made me angry.. I kicked a hole in the door... Grrr.. Now I have something to fix.. Yay!!

[@kinleychimmi8689]

Sir Galah same here, she took to long to get ready.

[@Genchozdraviya]

Same

[@huiopgooip7403]

Bro same case

[@NEO-pv2rp]

Adam I am moving my family where you live. Everyone needs a friend like you, hope you have a pool and a boat

[@tedkrawiec2425]

I have never seen a better presentation and when it was over I really had no further questions on how to complete this project. Thank You for this opertunity to make a comment. Ted Krawiec, Florida

[@michaelnewell4857]

I agree with you! I have no questions.. He's passionate about What he does...

[@theunambiguous]

Don't use caulk, it shrinks and cracks, best using a wood filler or poly filler as it will need a light sand afterwards, my opinion from experience

[@a.trevino30]

Exactly.. bondo for me

[@bobbyboy5952]

Used lightweight filler it's well better

[@rupe53]

@@scaryperson27… crumple news paper, stuff in hole, mix up bondo, sand, in 15 minutes ready for paint!

[@DJaquithFL]

Bondo!

[@tmw94777]

Will spackle do?

[@stephenstrader1577]

Do one coat or layer of the caulk, let it dry. Apply a second coat, then use a dry paint brush to smooth it out (vertically / up and down). This will mimic the faux wood grain on the door you’re patching and help blend your hole patch into the rest of the door (as good as it can be).

[@apexxknives3788]

What were the materials again please help my mom is coming home in 12 hours help

[@GTARES4DENT]

Lool

[@wojopy1863]

same problem bro

[@AlqGo]

You only need one: cyanide

[@marilinares3369]

ApexXknives same I was doing flips and I accidentally kicked my moms closet door and made a hole she is going to be mad

[@jimthompson3101]

ApexXknives /

[@soarhigher1]

who else here cuz they punched a door out of anger

[@johnskauge]

me

[@bernysantos5464]

Angelo Facts 😭😭😂

[@febreezy5812]

Same

[@matthewdh123]

3 doors for me :(

[@Polishkid1o5]

Me

[@MrCube17]

That wood grain effect tip is pretty neat!

[@bittyreilly]

Thank you! I was hoping 4 ideas & these are great. By the way, i must say how impressed I am of other commenters’ wisdom. To those uber helpful know-it-alls: why are you watching this?

[@think41c]

Why did this get nearly 1k of downvotes? Usually people make one single mistake and that makes everyone downvote a video, or perhaps the solution is garbage. But I couldn't find a major mistake, and the result looks great. Any ideas on why people downvoted so much?

[@justinhc123]

I was with you up until you said “caulk.” I find that wood filler or bondo, as others have said, is a much better product for this application. Good idea about creating a faux grain with a card-just use wood filler instead. Easier to work and sand afterward. Thanks for the video!

[@socalswells]

Great fix 👍 I work at home depot and love telling people about repairs like this. Thanks!

[@beyaz4beyaz]

You're awesome, the simplicity is remarkable

[@rogerjohnston4952]

As a landlord I started using solid core doors. ;)

[@swanner12]

great video, I did similar with the sticks, then used sheetrock 20, just before dry time, used a putty knife to mimick grains in wood, total hole repair time was 38 mins, including paint.... great tip on the expanding foam for harder repairs, I did enjoy watching this.... thanks.... oh ya, I did not have to sand the sheetrock 20, just knocked it down with putty knife before it set up.... cheers

[@billschlafly4107]

Packing tape on the end of caulk tubes works better than a nail. Wrap it once. Fold over the top and tape tape that down. Great video!

[@mrbee4882]

Bondo works better than caulk. It hardens up really nice but is still soft enough to copy the wood grain by scratching it in with a nail or utility knife.

[@NostalgiaSue]

This will be so good for my problem in bath doors. Thank you.

[@andreww6738]

I know it's been a few years since the release of this video, but great video! I've done this method loads of times and by far the best way, the only thing I do different is use a specific exterior caulking as it won't shrink. As for sealing the end of any caulking tube is to use a bit of TUCK tape, works like a charm everytime. Thanks

[@moee222]

use a wire nut for the tip of the chalk tube

[@Carl-LaFong1618]

I like to use a wet paint brush on the wet caulk to duplicate the wood grain, but your credit card method seemed to work pretty good too.

[@MauriceCalis]

Great trick! Would have liked to see it dry, but I'll definitely be using that trick. A Couple of Tips: You can use half the amount of foam and let it expand; more than enough. Also, just learned to always let the can point down; can get so much more out of the can that way. Also, the screw is great for pulling out with pliers to the remove the hard stuff from the caulk tube.

[@mikecrabtree8200]

With the expansion foam you are not NOT supposed to use the red can which is normally triple expansion foam, but the blue or blueish can which is low expansion foam. The red can will in most cases over expand and push the panels too much and when used near the edge as this is, it can separate the Venere from the door frame causing more damage than you had in the first place. Also, while the caul trick works, you are better off using a wood putty. Which can be sanded, where caulk almost without exception can not be caulked, at least not properly..

[@sarag1158]

Thank you!!!!

[@fourtwozero]

Hundreds on years from now archeologists will discover that popsicle stick and be dumbfounded as to how it got there!

[@orangepinecan]

No they won't. They will notice the repair done and conclude that it was a repair method that was abandoned

[@i143icecreams]

I laughed so hard XD

[@holymofobakaneko81]

LOL

[@alexxxoz]

then we cheech

[@riverdreams9510]

Nah, people from the future will find a popsicle tree that grew inside that door. 🤣

[@darkgemini48]

Just fixed my door using your method. I had a much larger hole. Worked like a charm thanks for the awesome DIY video.

[@K13Good]

Can you tell its repaired/painted in that one area though?

[@workhardism]

I like how you can't even see where the damage was by the time you've finished. Good job.

[@steveocvirek6671]

That is the best way of patching a hollow door I have seen yet. Thank you!

[@noahlofton2906]

God loves everyone and can help us through this tough time!

[@mecruzn]

I just saved myself some money on a new door. Love the technique for fake wood grains. Thanks.

[@bubbabooeyboy]

Fantastic video. I have two knob handle holes that can now be filled with his method. Guy at Lowe's told me I'd have to replace door. Not anymore! Much appreciated this video.

[@robbie2951]

I don't know why I was lucky enough for this to show up in my recommended videos but this helps a lot with a closet door I have made of this same material.

[@7yearoldanarchist620]

Just punched my door a little to hard thanx for the post

[@bernysantos5464]

7yearOldAnarchist same out of anger

[@spineyswordfish]

Will painting just the one spot with the same latex paint used on the door be obvious? Would I have to paint the whole side of the door to hide the hole?

[@peterk9977]

Wow, that is so creative thinking outside the box with those Popsicle sticks.

[@badad0166]

Keep tube of caulk from drying out: Take 4 inches of packing tape, fold over tip leaving a void. pinch sides of void to seal. Gently fill void and release gun when void full. Whole thing rips away up to a year later leaving fresh goop at the tip. Ta da.

[@marti13marti13]

I used the patch netting that you use to fill a hole in the wall and then super light spackle stuff and then drew the grain after my last coat. Worked great. But yours looks much easier. Plus now I have lots of doors to practice your way as my son thought i was a manly thing to do in the home by leaving his mark on the doors.

[@amfrye]

Thanks so much for posting this! Found a hole in one of our doors while under a time crunch to prep our house for sale. The expanding foam/caulk trick will be a quick and easy fix.

[@kelsibee1855]

Thank you!! was trying to find a way to match the wood grain texture

[@peacefulchao5]

This is Underrated

[@jaxv94]

heard someone's voice say "what are you doing" in the background 3:11

[@RidewithSeraph]

He sealed her in, cask of amontillado style.

[@paddleduck5328]

Marcus B lmao!

[@positivevibes4646]

Funny thing is, he was the only one in the house that day.

[@cmcer1995]

I had the same problem from door stop and this seems like a great way to easily repair it.

[@koristevens4110]

Thank you for sharing this helpful clip!! 4 of my 6 hollow core doors were kicked in by a toddler & FINALLY I am getting them repaired, now that I am are sure she is out of the tantrum phase!

[@acs4989]

Thanks Adam - Great helpful video. I was on my way today to buy a new door, but you save me both time and Money. AC Sellers

[@fabgnat]

Great alternative to fishing a patch inside the hole for a hollow core door! I'm going to try this as I have exact same hole on a hollow core door from the same type of hinge door stopper. Thanks for showing your idea

[@johntcombest3738]

Wow I was stressing my door and this video solved that. Thanks man!!

[@Circuses]

Save the piece of the caulking tube you cut off, then reverse it and jam it down into the end to seal it where you’re done

[@colleendeis928]

Lmao. This is the exact hole I needed to fix. A tenant put these on their closet doors. 🤦‍♀️ I loved the popsicle stick trick!!!

[@AJCoReTV]

I drilled a way too big peephole hole lol... luckily the peephole camera indoor/outdoor casings are big enough to hide it! But I did have to stuff crumbled paper towel around the loose hole, it to keep the peephole cam’s tube/cylinder steady before tightening it on door. I came here to get ideas for future if I ever need to remove peephole & wanted to cover up the nasty hole on my brand new door!!

[@michaelnewell4857]

Adam!! Excellent post! Good information!!

[@godcuredme8429]

You just saved me from buying 3 new doors plus paying someone to hang them. Thanks for sharing this method. I never thought of this.

[@Kubisdawid]

godcuredme so u don't even know how to hang a doors Jezus Christ Americans are lazy

[@sunflwers1298]

Kufcio jeez u sure use rude language he is not lazy idiot he just doesn't want to waste money to buy 3 expensive doors and someone to hang them read carefully dumbo

[@CrazyLocoInsane1]

lol i am sure he could figure it out by looking at another door in his house its not that complicated. Maybe he just never was in a position to hang a door?

[@blessingkaul6395]

godcuredme tha Lposh thalposh

[@DonkeyLipsDA3rd]

@@CrazyLocoInsane1 maybe he makes a lot of money and doesn't hang doors..

[@trevorasher3528]

Great IDEA my boy just put the same hole leading to our basement. Thank You

[@KosmikGawdess]

This is the best one I swear

[@1989Selenne]

Sir you're a wizard, thank you for uploading this!

[@kathleenreyes4345]

No-this is a real problem! Nobody punched the door! I have the exact same situation and this was EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you so much!!

[@DoThaWork]

My wife punched the door and madea whole. Guess who has to fix it..

[@ricardomenendez5121]

excelente idea, I have knob holes almost @ every door in the house.

[@bonniekonjevich7574]

Nice solution! We overcut a circular opening for a knob into a hollow door but did not want a new door or bigger knob.

[@dattdude2000]

Great video dude 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@JAllen-db2kv]

To keep your used latex calk tubes useful for a year or more place them upside down into a gravy jar with a inch of water in the bottom. They will work just like new.

[@dorissungirl]

This is pure magic

[@agm6095]

I have a door with the same hole, I now know how to patch it. Thank you very much.

[@bobcobby8801]

RIP little Popsicle stick you will be missed

[@dfelixrx7]

Bob Cobby I attended the funeral

[@jayrob7418]

It was closed casket.

[@raulgutierrez5920]

🤣🤣🤣🙏🙏🙏

[@aymalb]

Good video with thorough explanation. Thank you for this!

[@talktech1]

Great, well done video. Quick, to the point and clear spoken. Thank you

[@MsAgouveia]

Adam, Thanks for posting this. The gap filler when cured looks fairly flexible. For people who wish to reattach the door stop (e.g. in rented apartments), could the flexibility cause the paint to crack? Would the lollypop stick method provide better rigidity?For those who don't have a caulking gun, you can buy a toothpaste style tube of caulk for $2.50CAD.Thanks again!

[@chriscaldwellvoiceovers]

fantastic! simple and cheap and looks great!

[@dennisnowak4669]

Best fix I've seen in 20 yrs! I wish Paul was around then. Awesome

[@j.p.flores2219]

Wow! That foam works well huh?

[@pamoulton]

If you use electrical tape on the end of a caulking tube it will seal it very good. One over the top and one around it. Thanks for the video!

[@NadiMich]

Thank you for your video, wasn't sure how to do it but now I know.

[@tcaver]

F***ing awesome! We just bought a townhome with two of these types of holes. Thx so much!

[@Noahsoak]

Great video! The "mini drywall knife" (razor blade)

[@chrisj197438]

I’m getting a Japanese flush cut saw very useful tool

[@pasqualeparente9776]

Dozukis ( the japanese saw) cut on the pull stroke . this is the opposite of all the other saws on the market.

[@wEstEgg8899]

Thanks for this video. Exactly what I needed to know.

[@robacejr]

NOW WE CAN ALL PUNCH A DOOR AND FIX IT!

[@NightBazaar]

For a real challenge, try to punch a hole all the way through the door.

[@StarwarsAllah]

@@NightBazaar is this a challenge? Lmao

[@TheWilkenator]

@@NightBazaar I was mad at myself for punching a hole in the door. And then I was disappointed that I did not punch all the way through.

[@MyJuancho2010]

very good tutorials..

[@bucksblessed]

Been waiting 6 years for you to come back and make the texture marks on the second coat. Lol. Thanks for the tips though

[@sharonhunter6959]

This helps thanks although the door I need to fix is two toned not sure how to match it..can you help?

[@bsmithshoes9120]

Popsicle stick is great trick thank you for this video

[@MM-rq9zg]

Great job and tutorial 👍

[@i143icecreams]

thanks for the video! I really like the fake wood mark (learned something new)

[@hladnany6015]

Exactly what i needed, very well done. Thank you.

[@jessicarick5940]

You are a flippin genius. Thanks so much!!!!!!

[@permeus2nd]

A different way of doing this is to pack the bit behind the hole with newspaper them filler over it, you can also use a can of expanding foam to fill the hole (this is a bit more pricey but it sticks to everything inside the door, if you have some on hand this is the best option)

[@alenakym1159]

you made this look easy. thanks for the detailed breakdown. great video

[@christieosberg768]

This was very helpful. Thank you!

[@Nourishing4Life]

Thank You so much. I have this exact door all thru out the house. And one of my doors has this exact hole.

[@NeedhamJohn2011]

Thank you! Excellent detailed video. I appreciate it.

[@sarag1158]

Spray foam!!! Why the he'll didn't I think of that! You are awesome! Thank you!

[@shirinafrasiabi]

You are just brilliant! The detail and your approaches are masterful. Kudo's

[@ar-ee3nq]

Wow! Thanks, I will follow your great instructions. Door looks great!

[@MandeepSingh-kl5rq]

best way I've found to prevent the contents of the tube from going bad is to put a piece of plastic shopping bag around thread where the nozzle twists on and a screw in the hole if the nozzle

[@johnnybikes1]

Thanks adam that was very helpful!

[@sizuka9950]

Does this work

[@emmanuelromanoff]

Thanks for help Adam good job 👍

[@johnsrealstateservices6182]

great job, how if i need to change the lock in hole that does not match the new door bore, pre done by manufacturer? Let me know if you can, and thank you.

[@federalexpression]

I've used spackling compound with great success. You can use the plastic netting on larger holes to prevent cracking.

[@CalligraphybyShukri]

Thanks. Have the exact problem on a door, will be able to fix now.

[@Fim2435]

Thanks for sharing man! 👍

[@daveg7314]

I like the idea of using insulation foam , for the filler I just use bondo for wood. wood filler works good too

[@knockitoffsam]

Loved this tutorial