Replace frame on door?
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Dummy here fell off the ladder and the ladder fell through the sliding glass door and shattered the window. That part is being replaced however the ladder took a gouge out of the trim next to the glass- any suggestions on how to fix the hole on the trim.
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Without seeing the damage here are my best ideas.
1) find a thin gauge aluminum channel that fits over the broken frame, deep enough to cover the gouge, spray paint it to match, and silicone it down over the length of the frame. Or,
2) use automotive body filler, plane and sand to blend, than spray prime and paint the entire lower frame.
Good luck with whatever you decide to try!
It might be easier just to replace that piece of trim
Charlene, hope you are ok!
Could you possibly fill the broken part of the wood with wood filler and or Bondo and repaint?
Hope you are ok! If the gouge isn't very big you could fill it with wood filler, sand it smooth and repaint it. If it's a huge gouge then you might look into replacing it.
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Sorry to hear of your drama, Hope you are Ok! If the Trim is timber, use a filler, then when dry paint it to match existing. If it is Plastic, Use a Plastic filler and smooth over area. If it is a large gouge, It might be worth wetting it to try and get (if Timber) to expand. Leave a small piece of sponge or cotton wool in the gouge in the hope it does the trick. On the other hand, you could try a steamer. Best of luck
Find a local glass shop that specializes in residential window repair/replacement. They may have the matching molding in stock, especially if it’s a vinyl (plastic) framed sliding door. If not, they will have a catalog showing the ridiculous number of different moldings available. Best to remove the gouged piece by prying it loose with a stiff putty knife and bring it with you.