Small scratches resulting from the use, as well as dog or cat claw marks on the surface of an interior or entrance door look very unsightly and can spoil even the most beautiful interior. Proper care of the door and its repair, when necessary, will allow us to enjoy its beauty for a long time. What to do when a door has been damaged and we want to repair it? How to remove unwanted scratches? Let us give you some hints!

How to repair a scratched door?

We can easily repair any damage resulting from the use of the door, such as scratches and abrasion, without the use of expensive specialised tools. The amount of effort and the level of difficulty of the door renovation depends mainly on the material the door leaf was made of. The depth of scratches is also matters. In most cases, we can carry out the repair ourselves and it will not be necessary to replace the door. The repair of wooden doors in the case of small marks comes down to smoothing the edges of the defect by polishing. This will make the scratches almost invisible. In addition, the use of a wax filler should give a really satisfactory result. If the entire surface of a wooden door has been damaged, it is worth sanding the door and applying a layer of varnish over the entire surface. Scratched aluminium doors require a little more effort. In this case, powder coating carried out by a specialist will be the most efficient method, giving the best visual effect.

How to repair a scratched door?

If scratches occur on a door made of MDF, simple methods are sufficient to remove them. Scratches on white doors can be removed using polishing paste or a white glass marker. Many people also choose to use nail varnish diluted in spirit. In the case of dark doors, a wax crayon in a shade similar to the colour of the door will work well. If the scratches are really deep, it is worth using specialist wax or the aforementioned polishing pastes. Thanks to their use, the filled defect becomes resistant to damage.

Scratches covering the entire surface of the door are best covered with good quality wallpaper resistant to washing and tearing. This is also an excellent way of giving the door a completely new look. A design chosen to match the interior decor will help us introduce an additional delightful decorative element. The patterns available on the market surprise with their diversity, so we can easily find something that suits our tastes. For those who prefer a slightly more original solution, we recommend hand-made drawings or photographs printed in high resolution on self-adhesive foil. In order to protect the graphics, we can decide to laminate it.

How to remove scratches from an entrance door?

In the case of entrance doors that are particularly vulnerable to abrasion and scratching, a proven idea is to cover them with a properly selected material. It is also an ideal option for their renovation and giving them a completely new look. What type of material to choose? If you have pets, a durable galvanised sheet will be a good option. You can also consider cork covering, a mirror, decorations made of plexiglass or dibond in the same colour as the door veneer. Make sure to carefully finish the entire surface of the door, from the edges up to the sides. Solutions of this type allow us a great deal of freedom, in which we can be guided not only by the durability of the material, but also by the colour or pattern matching the interior design.

Unsightly scratches on the door surface should be removed on a regular basis, before dust and dirt penetrate into the surface and damage it.