Door frame sealing

Question

Hi, I painted my wooden, stable front door and noticed that the door frame has been installed and gaps sealed with transparent sealant. It has been done by the previous owners a few years ago. I wanted to seal the gaps with something to prevent water and cold air getting into the porch. I looked for a proper gap filler. What would you use which looks better than self-expandable foam?

David · Accepted Answer

Hi   wood filler exterior is probably the best. Most silicon can't be over painted. Exterior wood filler can be sanded and painted thanks

Florin · Answer

Depending on the size of the gap  you can choose to fill it even with self expandable foam ,and after use a Architrave around it ,or if the gaps around the door is  between 5-8 mm  outdoor sealant bead the that matches the colour of the rendering (wether it's brick or something else)

David · Answer

HI FIX A TIMBER BEAD AROUND THE FRAME WHICH WILL COVER THE GAP THISCAN BE DONE WITH THIN SCREWS ,PILOT HOLE THEM FIRST SO TO TIMBER DOES NOT SPLIT PAINT THE TIMBER BEAD TO MATCH FRAME WHEN DRY FINISH WITH A SILACONE BEAD BETWEEN BEAD AND WALL FINISHED JOB

Norman · Answer

CT1 is the best sealer in my opinion 
Regards
Norman

Samuel · Answer

if the holes are in wood use wood filer if it is between wall and frame use wall filer.

Andrew · Answer

Depends on the size of the gap I'd use frame sealant

Roman · Answer

https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-fire-rated-expanding-foam-hand-held-750ml/83897
Best solution for you.

Gary · Answer

Hello
Gaps down the side of the frames should be filled up with expanding foam. Knifed off clean any resess when it's gone off then silicone over the top with the colour that matches your frames the best

Mick · Answer

Depending on the size of the gaps you use expanding foam and then put a wooden trim over that for a more professional job

Christopher · Answer

if silicone has been used, it should be enough to keep water and draughts out, if you want to remove it, you could use acrylic frame sealant that is specially for timber, it comes in  a tube similar to silicone and you can find it at a builder's merchant or Screwfix etc

Door frame sealing

Follow Us

Cookies

Manage Cookies

Essential cookies

Analytics & Tracking

Advertising