Can this wooden door be saved?

Put on rubber gloves and apply a chemical stripper to the corners, crevices and molding around the raised panels with a foam sponge brush. Allow the stripper to set according to the manufacturer?s instructions. Wipe away the stripper with a clean rag. Allow the areas to dry and then sand the corners, crevices and molding with a sanding sponge.

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in Doors & Windows 10 years and 2 months ago

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moriata | 10 years and 3 months ago

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Hi all, my original front door on my rowhouse has deteriorated over time and the wooden portion by the latch no longer seems entirely secure. Do I need to replace the entire door or can the middle section be securely replaced? Could a GC handle section repair? If total door replacement is necessary, can people suggest a few places that sell original rowhouse doors? Here are pictures of the part that’s worn away. Thanks for your help!

greenmountain | 10 years and 3 months ago

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You need to post photos of the entire door from both sides. If it can be restored, you need an architectural woodworker. Many specialize in doors. I recommend Omar and Belda of Artistic Woodworks in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. If they can not restore it, nobody can. But they can reproduce it.

thetinkerswagon | 10 years and 3 months ago

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resident2 | 10 years and 3 months ago

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You need a carpenter that specializes in historic restoration, not a GC Most old doors can be restored, they do not make them like they used to. But it is a question of finding the right crafts person and how much you want to spend.

moriata | 10 years and 3 months ago

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The 2nd pic is the inside of the door. Thanks for the recommendation!