By all means hire a pro to replace or repair your door if you can find one in your budget and time frame. IF Not, You can repair a large hole in a masonite door and simulate the wood grain for under $100. Hopefully this will help tenants, contractors, DIY landlords, and home owners getting their home ready for the selling season.
IF YOU WANT TO JUMP AHEAD:
4:10 FOAM SPRAY
9:10 CUT FOAM
10:30 BONDO
13:45 SANDING BONDO
14:30 GEL COAT
17:30 PRIME
18:25 ADD WOOD GRAIN TEXTURE
22:25 PRIME COAT
Please find this list of materials and tools helpful:
Bondo https://www.autozone.com/paintandbo...
6oz/504944_0_0
Bondo Glazing https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/b...
Foam spray https://www.lowes.com/pd/DowRestarta...
Sanding sponge https://www.lowes.com/pd/3M287inx...
Putty knife https://www.lowes.com/pd/WarnerPaint...
4" Drywall knife https://www.lowes.com/pd/Marshalltown...
Drywall knife https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/home...
knives
Cheapest paint I could find https://www.lowes.com/pd/Valspar2000...
Wood grain tool https://www.lowes.com/pd/DremelStylo...
Textured hollow core two panel rounded top door is special order