How can I fix a chewed up door architrave?

Julie
by Julie
My dog has chewed out a piece of the architrave (about 1.5' long) through to the fuzzy part.

  7 answers
  • Roxaneg Roxaneg on Sep 21, 2017

    You might need to replace the molding. If it's painted, you can use Bondo to repair the molding and try to match it. The Bondo is tougher than wood filler and might keep the dog from chewing the molding.

  • Wow, well that can happen with dogs. I am just not sure what "the fuzzy part" is though, is that the insulation? If it is, that is dangerous to have your dog chew on the insulation and needs to be seen by a vet asap, insulation can be deadly. Tape up any exposed insulation immediately.


    Chances are you will need to reframe at least that part of the doorway or window. If it can't be matched, the entire opening will need to be redone.


    I can't stress enough on how dangerous exposed insulation is to every member of the family. Tape it up and get someone in asap to see what needs to be done. If you can post a photo, that would be great!



  • KattywhampusLOL KattywhampusLOL on Sep 21, 2017

    Hello Julie ... Bless his heart (and yours)! Is he teething or bored? Does he usually enjoy the toys he is provided for chewing or does he ignore them? Is he upset about something like a new setting or person or lack of something he is used to? (notice I keep saying "he" LOL .. a female wouldn't be that destructive would she? oh wait .. yeah she would LOL). I've been in your shoes and it was a female rottweiler we had that practically chewed through 3 of our wood railings on the back porch (she was teething)! In fact, when my nephew moved out a took her with him to his own apartment, she got so upset aobut being alone during the day, he came home from work to find ALL of his living room furniture gutted, and the following day there was a hole in the bottom of the door leading from the garage to the inside of the house, and she was laying there next to the front door. She ended up moving in with the dad of one of his friends who had a large place for her to run in and folks to interact with. She's doing fine now, and I'll never forget Kanayla ;)

    Anyway back to YOU and your door frame. Below are 2 links telling you what to do, and I cannot help but think there must be a way where you can make a mold of the an UNdamaged area, and use it to glue on to the damaged area, then paint over it to blend .... I'm gonna check on that:

    https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/4043/how-do-i-fix-a-door-frame-that-my-dog-chewed

    https://www.hunker.com/12240684/how-to-repair-damage-done-to-trim-molding-by-a-dog

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HERE IT IS HERE IT IS!!! >>> VIDEO:

    https://home-building.wonderhowto.com/how-to/repair-damaged-molding-300341/

  • Sharon Sharon on Sep 21, 2017

    Sounds like it would be a good idea to crate your dog when your out or busy. Keeps them out of mischief and gives them a safe place if they are experience seperation anxiety. Give them a chew bone when you leave.

  • Julie Julie on Sep 21, 2017

    Thanks for your help. He did it as a pup and is fine now but it occurred to me to ask for help and our links have been extremely helpful. Thanks again

  • Jewellmartin Jewellmartin on Sep 21, 2017

    18" of wood, or molding? That dog needs some chew toys and no access to those windows or doors. I had to go to the internet to see what an architrave is. And I still don't see how your dog could reach one, unless you mean a window sill. And the fuzzy part? I hope it is not insulation from the wall. Or perhaps the boards themselves are manufactured with an insulation core. I agree with @Naomie. Get your dog checked out ASAP. 😇

  • Pap11113714 Pap11113714 on Sep 24, 2017

    Well now that the dog is taken care of lets fix your wooden problem, working in the dark I would assume the chewed peice is not replaceable. therefore I would use auto bondo and/or plastic wood to reshape the chewed section, plastic wood comes in different tones to match woodgrain or can be painted, whereas bondo does not shrink and dries very hard.