How To Fix BIG Door Jamb Gaps After New Floor Install. EASY DIY Door Trim Repair!

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 1 січ 2025

КОМЕНТАРІ • 86

  • @moniquebembenek4407
    @moniquebembenek4407 Рік тому +5

    I've watched this video and your baseboard video. I like that you show some problem solving during the video. Also, you only talk about what needs to be talked about. . . without giving your whole life story and I appreciate that.

  • @Steve42098
    @Steve42098 3 роки тому +31

    Thumbs up! No annoying music, got straight to the point and provided valuable information. Thank you

  • @chrisriggs6267
    @chrisriggs6267 3 роки тому +84

    I had the same issue but solved it a different way. I sprayed door and window expanding foam. It will expand and look bubbly and flowing. Don't panic, let it fully cure. Then take a utility knife and trim it to match the door jam profile. Sand it if needed to fine tune. Then put a coat of joint compound on to seal the poures. Let that dry and sand smooth. Prime and paint.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  3 роки тому +7

      Nice technique! I might have to try that sometime! Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

    • @ismaelmoe7407
      @ismaelmoe7407 3 роки тому

      What type of joint compound

    • @Chanmantroop10
      @Chanmantroop10 3 роки тому +5

      I thought of using joint compound but I don't think it'll hold up to bring kicked here and there and the vacuum banging up against it. I was actually thinking of wood filler. The spray foam is a good idea for having a base to work with though

    • @Rlprime
      @Rlprime 3 роки тому +6

      Spray foam would be too flexible to prevent things from crumbling or cracking.

    • @TheBooze13
      @TheBooze13 3 роки тому +7

      That’s ghetto as hell 🤮

  • @arzellastarkey657
    @arzellastarkey657 2 роки тому +2

    When I used the mini wax wood filler the smell was so strong it smelled up my whole house for about 3 days. It was kinda cold out but I had to open all my windows and turn the fan on. I asked one of the workers at Lowe's if there was something different I could use as I still had a lot of deep scratches in all the woodwork to fill in and other places also he recommended Spackling. My goodness, what a difference. There was no smell, it was so much easier to work with and dried 3 times faster and covered with paint a whole lot easier. I use the spackling for all my wood fill in's now and have not had it come out. I highly recommend the spackling for wood fill in's. I also used it at my daughters house to fill in holes in her sheet rock and it worked so much better than trying to use joint compound. I bet it can be used on just about any kind of fill in that you need to fill.

  • @gs300rich4
    @gs300rich4 3 роки тому +9

    You can also use a pin nailer to lessen the chance of splitting the piece. Excellent job overall

  • @gs300rich4
    @gs300rich4 3 роки тому +1

    You can also use a pin nailer to lessen the chance of splitting the piece. Excellent job oversll

  • @josephthibault6999
    @josephthibault6999 Рік тому

    I have used bondo for things like that also, works well and sands easy.

  • @fighter811goju7
    @fighter811goju7 2 роки тому +4

    Awesome job, i think i might have a bigger opening than you after we redid the floors, so i may have to rethink the sizing to do the jams. Thanks

  • @ivanwill
    @ivanwill 3 роки тому +4

    Another nice job. However, curious why you removed the notch 2:11? Even more so, considering you then had to 'add' one of sorts.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! Yes removed it so that I can thin it out because it’s too thick. You cna technically just shave it from the front but it will mess with the curved profile on the sides. Either way you can go either route for you can round the edges with the wood filler 🙏🏽😊

  • @xbrizzcakez
    @xbrizzcakez 2 роки тому +6

    nice job, my only advice to anyone doing this is to take a few minutes and sand and prime the pieces of wood before nailing, its much easier in hand than to prep and prime when it`s tight to the flooring.

  • @Forged_Garage
    @Forged_Garage 3 роки тому +5

    Nice bro!!! That tool is really helpful!

  • @uncleval1250
    @uncleval1250 3 роки тому +9

    I normally cut jamb to allow at least a 5" piece so it doesn't blow out and Bondo to contour and finish - keeping 1/16" off the finished flooring to allow for movement. Otherwise great job - keep up the good fight!! 🤠👍

  • @christopherhenderson7544
    @christopherhenderson7544 Рік тому +1

    Thank you someone messed my door jams up it looks horrible again thank you!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Рік тому

      I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

  • @arth.4196
    @arth.4196 3 роки тому +1

    Well done. Never completely thrown away left over wood.

  • @suzieseconds8852
    @suzieseconds8852 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you think is very helpful.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  11 місяців тому

      I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

  • @jonnyfranks5879
    @jonnyfranks5879 Рік тому

    Subscribed on the back of this

  • @CP-ov3ir
    @CP-ov3ir Рік тому

    Do you do the same thing to the door trim?

  • @upsideways
    @upsideways 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for sharing- I’m about to do a few jambs myself after a whole floor demo and LVP install. Nice job

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you 🙏🏽! And happy renovating! LVP is fun to install once you get it going!

  • @Steve84066
    @Steve84066 5 місяців тому

    The door was on the convenient side of the jam, what if it’s not? Reframe and drop door?

  • @johnasp9630
    @johnasp9630 3 роки тому +3

    Never thought of doing it like that. You proved that it can be done. Good attention to detail.

  • @FdViv
    @FdViv Рік тому

    Very helpful 👍🏻

  • @clboymom9467
    @clboymom9467 3 роки тому +1

    👏👏👏. Thanks! Great explanations

  • @elielfreitas2171
    @elielfreitas2171 6 місяців тому

    How much would you charge for this service?

  • @_EP794
    @_EP794 3 роки тому +3

    what if you don't have the molding to use to fill in what would you use.

  • @GS-nh1ur
    @GS-nh1ur 5 місяців тому

    Good vid. Thanks

  • @MrChum1987
    @MrChum1987 2 роки тому

    Will this work with a metal frame?

  • @Bills_Bicycle_Rides
    @Bills_Bicycle_Rides Рік тому

    Casing?

  • @GAME_4FUN
    @GAME_4FUN 2 роки тому +2

    Ever had gap smaller than that?

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  2 роки тому +1

      I have, I will have a video on that as well, please stay tuned l.

    • @GAME_4FUN
      @GAME_4FUN 2 роки тому

      @@FixThisHouse I seen one where this person put poly foam caulk saver in the crease and then applied plastic wood.
      Is that by any means good?

  • @JFlywheel
    @JFlywheel 10 місяців тому

    should have just used the wood filler to fill in the nail holes. Don't use caulking it will shrink. I have a couple of these to do but no extra door frame like you had...

  • @richardtuholsky4028
    @richardtuholsky4028 2 роки тому +1

    Let’s go brandon 🍦🍦🍦👍🏿

  • @M4C1N4K
    @M4C1N4K Рік тому

    Bopndo makes a household product that is stronger than wood filler--but is harder to sand.

  • @re575817
    @re575817 6 місяців тому

    Outstanding. I hired a so-called "licensed contractor" to put in my floor and he had no idea how to do this. He suggested fill it in with silicone. 😤

  • @LikeItOrLumpIt2107
    @LikeItOrLumpIt2107 3 роки тому +1

    I don't get why so much timber was cut from the door frame to lay the floor. If you use a multi-tool cutter, you can trim door frames so that flooring can slip under frames & no need for infilling afterwards. Much neater & cheaper finish too!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  3 роки тому +14

      Hi! The previous owner of the house had 3/4” hardwood floors installed. Then they had 1/4” plywood with tile and vinyl sheet flooring on the bathroom side. When I ripped it all off and install the LVP, it left this huge gap.

  • @jaydee3046
    @jaydee3046 Рік тому +1

    I hate my pancake compressor. The noise is horrible.

  • @lorettachavez4159
    @lorettachavez4159 2 роки тому

    My new construction builder did this and it looks unfinished. They are now replacing the casing & jam entirely.

  • @billyvice1520
    @billyvice1520 10 місяців тому

    Don't get that brand, get the 20v Dewalt brand, you can't beat it. It's also easier to change blades by only pressing a lever.

  • @brigittereid9018
    @brigittereid9018 3 роки тому +1

    I didn't catch which tools and brands

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  3 роки тому

      Hi! I left all the tools I used on the bottom description area of the video. Please just click on the links on which tools you need. 🙏🏽😊

  • @tonycat721
    @tonycat721 2 роки тому +1

    In the old days a shim would be a piece cardboard or paper ... lol.

  • @edwarddemedeiros3607
    @edwarddemedeiros3607 2 роки тому

    If you can SEE it or FEEL it, it's either not filled enough or sanded enough, and it WILL be seen; especially by fellow carpenters. My work partner and I walk into rooms and inevitably find all the things that could have used a bit more OCD by the guy/guys before us.

    • @benjaminnichols6558
      @benjaminnichols6558 Рік тому

      From your comment I'm getting the feeling that we had the same thought. Get idea....poor execution. When I saw the final product, minus a few more coats of paint, I had verbally said "ouch".

  • @crankfotton
    @crankfotton 7 місяців тому

    Miami quality

  • @danfrias3714
    @danfrias3714 8 місяців тому +1

    Hack

  • @Fatbodypyle
    @Fatbodypyle Рік тому

    You're fired !

  • @nickminchin9932
    @nickminchin9932 14 днів тому

    Sorry, but the new floor looks the same attractiveness as the old one... Not sure why people are installing plastic fake wood look flooring these days...

  • @whospilledmybeans
    @whospilledmybeans 3 роки тому

    Ahh its always so smelly 😂

  • @johnpaul7644
    @johnpaul7644 2 роки тому +3

    Dude it looks like garbage. I don’t know if you filmed this just for the concept, but take your time and do better. Fill the cracks/nail holes proud and sand it to blend and finish smooth. You shouldn’t be able to notice the repair. If you’re taking the time to teach, teach correctly.

    • @arzellastarkey657
      @arzellastarkey657 2 роки тому

      spackling could be spread over it all and tapered smooth with rest of trim and you would see any seams of nail holes and it paits excellent and dries fast.

    • @arzellastarkey657
      @arzellastarkey657 2 роки тому

      wouldn't see any seams or nail holes with spackling.

  • @christineclark5044
    @christineclark5044 11 місяців тому

    The idea is solid, but your finish work is sloppy............Not to mention, why would you record a video when you don't have all the tools for the job ---- paint brush. Just saying.

  • @jamescooper9815
    @jamescooper9815 3 роки тому

    Please keep your real job....

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  3 роки тому +2

      Yes sir Mr. Cooper

    • @fighter811goju7
      @fighter811goju7 2 роки тому

      Maybe u should get a real job

    • @arzellastarkey657
      @arzellastarkey657 2 роки тому +3

      @@FixThisHouse Hey he's a DYU'r and did the best he knew how and helped a lot of people. We all learn through experience and good advice. I think he did fantastic with the knowledge he has. At least he did it and put forth the effort. I give him a 10 for his viedo

    • @arzellastarkey657
      @arzellastarkey657 2 роки тому

      @@fighter811goju7 Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. That is very good advice!

    • @fighter811goju7
      @fighter811goju7 2 роки тому

      @@arzellastarkey657 maybe u should practice what u preach. I wasn't saying it to Fix this house, I was responding to the other comment. Obv, u missed it