I over-cut one of my bathroom door jambs, but it wasn't that bad. I actually found that a paint stirring stick was the perfect height, so I stuck it underneath, and traced the outline of the jamb, then cut it with a miter saw then sharp chisel for the rounded corners, and used wood glue on top to glue it in place. CA glue would probably work as well. Just need to use a bit of wood filler, sand it down so it blends in and paint. An extra piece of jamb cut to height would probably be easiest though.
Ooh! A paint stirring stick is such a great idea, especially for a smaller gap. That’s also perfect if you don’t have any extra jamb/wood, which was my problem. Finding some AND getting it to the right height/shape seemed a lot harder than sculpting wood filler to me haha! But I always have some stir sticks, so your solution actually sounds very doable. Thank you so much for sharing! 😊
I actually was considering doing that exact same thing... I had carpeting and switched to vinyl plank flooring and now all my door jams have a slight but noticeable gap. A paint stirrer stick would be the exact same size i need.
Wow! I agree with many of the other commenters...best job I've seen on You Tube for this type of repair. A bit amuzing that several people were giving you advice. Not needed. Perfection.
I've watched countless of these type of repair videos and I must say that yours is one of the best I've seen. Just love the fact that your work is neat and tidy and masked off as it should be. The end result was very good and a credit to the work you put in. I probably would have used a Bondo type filler though as it sets rock hard and is sandable within around 30 minutes. Also after around 10 minutes it becomes quite rubbery so can be cut with a sharp knife to reduce sanding time. Great Job!
It really means a lot to hear that. Thank you so much! 😊 Bondo sounds very useful. That’s so good to know and I will definitely keep that in mind moving forward. I’m excited to try it out! Thank you again! 😃
I was going to write this exact thing. The trick is to wait the right amount of time for when the Bondo "kicks" and you can slice the excess with a knife or sharp chisels and save a tons of time sanding.
We got a new house and the room with picked for our son to have has this terrible gap space near his closet. This will definitely help fix it. Thank you!!!
I would've used backer rod, and then thin layers of bondo, sand and shape, paint. Bondo works very well with wood. I've only had to do this twice in my life, but bondo is my go-to. Super strong, easy to work with, doesn't crumble, and doesn't crack. But nice job!
That’s incredibly useful thank you for sharing! I will definitely have to try that out! Hopefully not on another door frame haha but I’m sure I’ll come across something soon! Thanks again! 😊
you did it right! at 1st I thought Oh I hate sanding that wood putty! That is tough stuff to work with. You are far more patient than I for sure! I learned to do it right even if it takes twice as long. PERFECT WORK!!! Thank you!
I cut all these pieces and glue them in then spackle and sand. I always have scrap 1x wood around for the jamb and door stop and try to have scrap trim for casing, this was also the basic colonial trim that you can buy for cheap everywhere. Very easy if you do trim carpentry, if not use the plastic wood.
Great j ob! What are your thoughts on that product and it cracking out over time? I have not used it personally so I am not familiar with it. Either way, great job and care taken on your repair!
Thank you! This was actually my first time using this specific wood filler. During the process, I did deal with a few cracks/pieces breaking off and found it a little difficult to work with. It dried quickly and would crumble and not stick to itself, making it hard to apply smoothly. However, it's been a little over a month since I finished, and it still seems to be holding up great! I really appreciate the feedback! 😃
Seems like it would have been more cost effective to start with some great-stuff foam, just enough to fill the gap, then cut it back jsut a bit, THEN use the wood filler?
Or, get a piece of paper under the jamb, trace it, then transfer it to a thin piece of ply. Cut it and slide it in and glue with no more nails. Wood filler, sand and paint
I need to do the same exact thing on about 10 door jambs but the problem is it's on top of floating floor so I can't clock it to the floating floor at the end of the fix nor can I have it super tight since the flooring needs to move
Thank you! The packaging says it dries in about 15 mins depending on the depth of the fill. For deeper repairs, it just says to let it dry between applications. Since I used a lot for my project, I let the first coat dry overnight and the second coat dry at least a few hours before sanding. I think it depends on how thick you are applying it. I hope that helps!
Not bad 👍🏽just remember folks to always prime your raw materials first before painting. This includes, drywall, brick, concrete, wood, bondo, wood fillers, spackle etc. No paint and primer in one will not do the trick.
Good vid, but all that sanding made me dizzy. Keeping ur knife clean would leave smoother strokes and leave a easier surface to sand down. Could even use a 120 sheet instead of ur multi tool. But getting paid by the hour is good also….
Thanks! Haha sorry about that! Those are great tips! I’ll definitely keep them in mind. Thank you! Haha true I’d still prefer less sanding either way 😂
Why replace the entire thing when you can sculpt the gap to make it blend in like it was never even there. That be like replacing an entire section of drywall instead of just patching the damage section. Good work. I think with home repairs some people just way overthink things.
You’re absolutely right! That would be the ideal solution! At the time, that would’ve taken me a lot longer to do unfortunately. :( This was meant to be a more temporary fix, at least until I’m ready to do something like that or it starts to wear and needs something better. 😁
@@Kayla_DAY I'm a carpenter by trade so I would never do this but a future tip would be to use fiberglass reinforced bondo vs wood filler. Its much more durable.
I over-cut one of my bathroom door jambs, but it wasn't that bad. I actually found that a paint stirring stick was the perfect height, so I stuck it underneath, and traced the outline of the jamb, then cut it with a miter saw then sharp chisel for the rounded corners, and used wood glue on top to glue it in place. CA glue would probably work as well. Just need to use a bit of wood filler, sand it down so it blends in and paint. An extra piece of jamb cut to height would probably be easiest though.
Ooh! A paint stirring stick is such a great idea, especially for a smaller gap. That’s also perfect if you don’t have any extra jamb/wood, which was my problem. Finding some AND getting it to the right height/shape seemed a lot harder than sculpting wood filler to me haha! But I always have some stir sticks, so your solution actually sounds very doable. Thank you so much for sharing! 😊
I actually was considering doing that exact same thing... I had carpeting and switched to vinyl plank flooring and now all my door jams have a slight but noticeable gap. A paint stirrer stick would be the exact same size i need.
Wow, the best door frame gap video I ever seen on TH-cam!
This video was PERFECT! I can’t believe I found the exact video of what I was looking for. You rock, thank you.
Wow! I agree with many of the other commenters...best job I've seen on You Tube for this type of repair. A bit amuzing that several people were giving you advice. Not needed. Perfection.
Bondo also works well and hardens quickly.
That's useful to know! Thank you!
I find bondo for wood sands easier.
I've watched countless of these type of repair videos and I must say that yours is one of the best I've seen. Just love the fact that your work is neat and tidy and masked off as it should be. The end result was very good and a credit to the work you put in. I probably would have used a Bondo type filler though as it sets rock hard and is sandable within around 30 minutes. Also after around 10 minutes it becomes quite rubbery so can be cut with a sharp knife to reduce sanding time. Great Job!
It really means a lot to hear that. Thank you so much! 😊 Bondo sounds very useful. That’s so good to know and I will definitely keep that in mind moving forward. I’m excited to try it out! Thank you again! 😃
I was going to write this exact thing. The trick is to wait the right amount of time for when the Bondo "kicks" and you can slice the excess with a knife or sharp chisels and save a tons of time sanding.
@@blaster-zy7xx Thank you! 😄 That’s a good tip! It sounds awesome! I’m all for less sanding time 😭
@@blaster-zy7xx what kinda bondo?
@@blaster-zy7xx what kinda bondo
Much nicer! It's the lil details that count! 👍
Thank you! 😊
So glad I have watched this one.
Learn something new everyday.
Yay I'm happy to hear that! Thanks for commenting! 😊
Nice job I have seen many that need this done it's the little things like this that make all of the difference in the overall appearance of a home.
We got a new house and the room with picked for our son to have has this terrible gap space near his closet. This will definitely help fix it. Thank you!!!
Great example and logical use of materials. Thank you
Thank you so much! 😄 You’re welcome!
This video was so helpful! What did you lay down to create the tiny gap under the wood putty?
Damn she works fast. 👍🏼
I would've used backer rod, and then thin layers of bondo, sand and shape, paint. Bondo works very well with wood. I've only had to do this twice in my life, but bondo is my go-to. Super strong, easy to work with, doesn't crumble, and doesn't crack. But nice job!
I concur
sounds good. where do i get bondo.... at automotive store?
@@boston0311 you can get regular Bondo filler at any automotive store, they have a few different Bondo's at Lowe's.
That’s incredibly useful thank you for sharing! I will definitely have to try that out! Hopefully not on another door frame haha but I’m sure I’ll come across something soon! Thanks again! 😊
@@Kayla_DAY usually anything with wood that I have to build, bondo is the way I go. Thin layers, sand, and paint
What did you do for the actual door now being high ?
you did it right! at 1st I thought Oh I hate sanding that wood putty! That is tough stuff to work with. You are far more patient than I for sure! I learned to do it right even if it takes twice as long. PERFECT WORK!!! Thank you!
so the wood filler is not supposed to touch the floor? what did you put underneath that the wood filler didn't stick to it?
Good question. I would like to know too.
Question... if you filled it completely with wood filler, how was the gap created where you slid the tape under?
how did you get the bottom edge so straight? wow
I cut all these pieces and glue them in then spackle and sand. I always have scrap 1x wood around for the jamb and door stop and try to have scrap trim for casing, this was also the basic colonial trim that you can buy for cheap everywhere. Very easy if you do trim carpentry, if not use the plastic wood.
Great video! How did it hold up over time?
Great j ob! What are your thoughts on that product and it cracking out over time? I have not used it personally so I am not familiar with it.
Either way, great job and care taken on your repair!
Thank you! This was actually my first time using this specific wood filler. During the process, I did deal with a few cracks/pieces breaking off and found it a little difficult to work with. It dried quickly and would crumble and not stick to itself, making it hard to apply smoothly. However, it's been a little over a month since I finished, and it still seems to be holding up great! I really appreciate the feedback! 😃
Seems like it would have been more cost effective to start with some great-stuff foam, just enough to fill the gap, then cut it back jsut a bit, THEN use the wood filler?
How has it held up so far? Any cracks?
So satisfying 🙏🏼
Thank you!😁👍🏻
But what do I do if the trim is oak, and have hardwood floors?
This was top tier 😊
Thank you! 😄
nice job
Thank you!
Magic!
Beautiful!
Thank you! 😊
@@Kayla_DAY you’re welcome ☺️
great job thank you for posting
Thank you! 😃
Great job, looks awesome!
Thank you! 😃
Or, get a piece of paper under the jamb, trace it, then transfer it to a thin piece of ply. Cut it and slide it in and glue with no more nails. Wood filler, sand and paint
Oh that's a great idea! Thank you!
How much would you charge for this service?
Where did u get thoese noodle things amd how thick are they?
I got them from Home Depot and they're 1/2 inch thick! They're called, Frost King Poly Foam Caulk Saver (1/2 in Diameter x 20 ft Long)
Nicely done.
Thank you 😃
Thank you!! So helpful
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful! 😄
Thank you, awesome job 👍 👌.
I need to do the same exact thing on about 10 door jambs but the problem is it's on top of floating floor so I can't clock it to the floating floor at the end of the fix nor can I have it super tight since the flooring needs to move
@jcallesano can I ask why with floating floors it can’t contact directly? I don’t understand why the floor needs to move.
@tamerachan7462 expansion and contraction if you do not give this type of flooring room to move you've made potentially wake up to a buckled floor
Nice job
Thank you!
I ❤️ it Thank you. Great job 👍
You're so welcome! I'm glad you liked it! 😄Thank you!
Whenever I cut a door jamb down, I just keep the part I cut to use later if needed.
That's a good tip thank you! 😊
consider car bondo next time...way easier to use and mold and sand....cure time is super quick.
Will do! 😃 Thank you!
Dang nice work!
Thank you!
Great job
Thank you!
Thank you!!
You're welcome!!
Nice Job Kayla, is there a recommended time between the 1st and 2nd wood filler application?
Thank you! The packaging says it dries in about 15 mins depending on the depth of the fill. For deeper repairs, it just says to let it dry between applications. Since I used a lot for my project, I let the first coat dry overnight and the second coat dry at least a few hours before sanding. I think it depends on how thick you are applying it. I hope that helps!
Well done 👍
Thank you! 😄
Noice!! Good on ya
Thank you! :)
Not bad 👍🏽just remember folks to always prime your raw materials first before painting. This includes, drywall, brick, concrete, wood, bondo, wood fillers, spackle etc.
No paint and primer in one will not do the trick.
Wow u really made this a lot harder even in fast speed. Lol
That’s look ok for now and will crack within a year special when the floor expand and contract.
Good point! No cracks so far but I’ll keep y’all posted.
Plastic wood filler, took 10 minutes, then sanded painted, undetectable
Use putty first, wipe it back slightly, skim coat with caulk, move on quicker.
Okay that's one. Now the 15 other jambs in my house...
Good vid, but all that sanding made me dizzy. Keeping ur knife clean would leave smoother strokes and leave a easier surface to sand down. Could even use a 120 sheet instead of ur multi tool. But getting paid by the hour is good also….
Thanks! Haha sorry about that! Those are great tips! I’ll definitely keep them in mind. Thank you! Haha true I’d still prefer less sanding either way 😂
Why replace the entire thing when you can sculpt the gap to make it blend in like it was never even there. That be like replacing an entire section of drywall instead of just patching the damage section. Good work. I think with home repairs some people just way overthink things.
Measure twice cut once. Lol
Orale !
I'm sure that won't crack by tomorrow
It hasn’t so far but I’ll check on it again tomorrow lol
Yeah that will last a week or so, then it will crack.
It’s a possibility but luckily no cracks so far and it still seems to be holding up great!
Just rip it out and redo it properly. It would have taken less time, looked cleaner and lasted longer than this method.
You’re absolutely right! That would be the ideal solution! At the time, that would’ve taken me a lot longer to do unfortunately. :( This was meant to be a more temporary fix, at least until I’m ready to do something like that or it starts to wear and needs something better. 😁
@@Kayla_DAY I'm a carpenter by trade so I would never do this but a future tip would be to use fiberglass reinforced bondo vs wood filler. Its much more durable.
Why do it this way when you can easily fix it with instant ramen noodles?
Hahaha! So true! Don’t know what I was thinking 🤦🏼♀️
It was ok, average work I’d say
How would you make it better so?
@@adrianek12102008
I would’ve used a caulk gun and not a toothpaste tube of caulk and put a bigger bead of caulk at the bottom.
That's fair, I'll keep that in mind! Thank you for the feedback! 😊
😎 lol
No one cares what you think
This made the jobs where people are just caulking the bottom of it calling it a professional job look like straight amateurs. Lol