How do I fix a front door that has deep dog scratches in it?
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When my son was staying in my home he left his large dog in house and dog scratched the wood in my front door. It is a dark natural wood color with 15 wood panels. I can paint the door but do not think I can sand out the scratches.
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3M has a great wood filler that will absorb a stain.
Bondo also makes a wood filler. You will have to order it on line, I couldn't find it at any local stores. They only carried the Bondo for cars. I patched my deck up with it and painted over it.
Bondo also makes a wood filler. You will have to order it on line, I couldn't find it at any local stores. They only carried the Bondo for cars. I patched my deck up with it and painted over it.
After you fix the deep dog scratches, I would get some clear Plexiglas the height of the largest dog scratches & screw it to the door, let the dog scratch it and not your door. I would ask your son for help in repairing your door, it was his dog.
Hope this helps
Kathy
I would ask a friend to help you. I am sorry to hear that your son doesn't care and not even looked at the scratches. I applaud you for forbidding his dog entry to your house. Go ahead and paint your door, I would get the Plexiglas just in case his dog enters your house again. How big is this dog? Mastiff, Great Dane, or even a Newfoundland? We have 3 Doberman's. By the way Lowe's will cut the Plexiglas to size for you at no cost, you could even look for remnants depending on the size of the scratches.
Hope this helps you
Kathy