I have a plastic bi-fold door in the house. Some of the hinge screw holes are stripped. Larger, longer screws are not an option. Can I use this product to fill existing holes for re-drilling and will this stuff crack when screws are re-introduced?
2048084
This product is meant for filling small imperfections prior to painting. It has no structural strength. You will need a two part epoxy or better yet, a two part reinforced fiberglass product for your repair. Fiberglass/Evercoat makes a reinforced fiberglass product that is excellent. There may be products that say they can be sanded and drilled.
98020
I wouldn't put THAT much faith in the holding power of this stuff, especially for a strike plate that will be stressed every time the door is opened or closed. I agree with Arkbiz, fill the hole with something solid like a golf tee, a dowel, or a fluted dowel pin (even if you need to drill the hole bigger to fit the plug in) - using a good wood glue to hold it in place. Let the glue cure, then saw the piece flush. Finally, drill a pilot hole for the strike plate screws. Good luck!
1333170
yes, I was working in a booth that has plastic flaps for the door and they broke the knob. I was able to epoxy the original but because of the warranty had the maker send me two replacements just in case! They had great service.
420272
I can totally be used to fill up the hole. However, it will not strengthen. It is for adhesive purposes only.
1976867
Sort of. I used it to cut out the slot for the door knob's latch plate, opposite of hinge. It wasnt very successful on the cardboard-like material that it was made of. No clean edges and difficult to control. I had to clean it up with a chisel. It may work better on a real wood door, but since you dont want to mess that up, you should just do it right.
351958
Responding to your enquiry and to the other one regarding the mounting adapter. You said that the original opening was rectangular and the adapter was round. This isn't necessarily a problem if your rectangle isn't bigger that the adapter, so that the adapter would cover it. If it doesn't cover the rectangular opening (my word you must have a big cat to demand that big an opening!) you could always come up with your own adaptor. All you need to do is to have a piece of Plexiglas cut to cover your rectangular opening and then cut an opening in the Plexiglas to take the SureFlap. If you use something like 1/8" thick it should be strong enough to take the weight of the Flap. Leave enough room between edges and when you cut the openings in the Plexiglas, make sure that where you have two straight edges coming together, that they are joined in a drilled round hole. This stops a crack propagating at the join. You might need to use slightly longer screws to account for the additional thickness, but it will work
141900
I used this hinge (4 of them) to make folding legs for a sign I made for a charity. I donated the sign including the hinges so I no longer have it. The folding legs worked exactly as needed and still do. As I no longer have the sign or access to it I can't answer your question. M
1377981
I drilled a small hole through the broken piece all the way to the door to add pin (same size as drill bit) between the two. I then used JB Weld to fill the void and epoxy the broken part back on to the door. Clean all excess before it dries and hardens. After it all dries, use a black permanent marker to blend it back to black. Then use this bracket to make sure it doesn't happen again.
462415
Depending on the size of hole that is needed. It could be used in such a manner. Using it for Tap-Con screws, drop-in anchors, etc.
1240981
It def would work, but either a portion of the hinge would need to be left in place for aesthetic reasons, or you would have to remove the hinge, fill in the holes, and refinish it.
1556860
Not sure what you mean. I have an old house with pre-existing mortise latches on a number of the doors. Parts were failing or getting marginal, so I just replaced them. These are a great product ... better than the originals. They work very well. If you were a little more specific, I might still be able to answer your question.
1819235
I answered this yesterday, but apparently it did not get sent or it was not received. I doubt if you can remove screws from a door handle if using the standard bit, or even the extension with the magnetic tip for holding the bit in place. However, it should be no problem if you use a long bit - e.g., 4" - 6".
277902
Assuming your metal door is hollow or wood core, yes is the answer. Most drill bits will drill through aluminum easily, and steel. I did not install the mount on mine since it (door) is thin steel over foam insulation and screws don't have enough to bit into to hold any weight. The kick plate is being held by screws and a cauking/glue product (Liquid Nails?) - can't remember name. Hope this helps.
1150783
You can drill it to the door jam (what we did) or there are attachments that u can secure it with that screw in.
1919107
I would tape the back of the hinge with fresh duck tape. The glue on older duck tape is stickier and may cause problems. I haven't had to do that yet because of the strength of the product. I agree with Rebekah B., that they only last so long.
2141305
No. Unless u use those glad sticky strips. But I think any drilling would crack it.
1897609
I used the old plastic insert and unscrewed the new one. if plastic insert gets broken then more likely the hole is smaller than what it should. light hammering should be sufficient to insert it.