Metal exterior door rust
by Jack James
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My exterior steel door has rusted through beneath the bottom flashing. How can I salvage this door instead of replacing it?
4 answers
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Take the door off it's hinges. Cut off the rusted part. Attach another piece of metal where the other one was & using decorative trim, hide the part where the 2 pieces were joined. It will look like you bought it that way. :)
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Pam Walker
on Jul 26, 2015
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If the part is not totally rusted,you can use an epoxy and patch it and mold it to the right shape, but take it off the hinges and spray can it two or three coats of paint.or call a handy man.
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Stefan
on Jul 26, 2015
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There are also self adhesive door kick plates, that work nicely on the bottom of a door if the rust is not too bad, scrub it clean prime patch and paint, and add a kick plate.
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Lee Cunningham Green
on Jul 26, 2015
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Thank you three for taking the time to make suggestions!
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Jack James
on Jul 28, 2015
Pam Walker
on Jul 26, 2015
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