How do I repair screw holes from door hardware in hollow door frames?
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Kris
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Use a sharpened wood dowel covered in glue and placed in the holes. I also have used golf tees to fill screw holes in doors and door frames. Cut off the excess flush.
Hi Kris,
I don't know if this is the "proper" way, but I just put a layer of wood repair putty over the hole and let it dry. Then I sand it and put on another layer, feathering the edges. Once that dries I sand it again. If you're not going to use that spot for screws and just want to cover it up, prime it and paint it along with the door. If you need to stain it, be sure to buy stainable wood putty. You'll have to sand down the rest of the door and stain it all to match. If the hole is bigger, here's a quick video with another process. Wishing you the best.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K233OoNfKk
Can use spackling