Door Frame Restoration
Repair-first restoration of a rotted exterior door-frame base in Copenhagen, rebuilt, sealed and painted instead of replacing the full frame.
Story
The client had been quoted nearly DKK 20,000 to replace the entire door frame because its base had rotted. That’s a common answer: full replacement is faster for large companies, but it also means paying to discard 95% of a frame that’s still perfectly sound.
At Fixera I follow a repair-first approach whenever it’s safe and makes sense. It’s usually more affordable, less wasteful, and just as strong. After reviewing the photos, I confirmed that this frame could indeed be saved.
I carefully removed every bit of rotten wood until I reached solid timber, sealed the exposed areas against moisture, fabricated a custom insert, fixed it securely, filled and sanded the surface, and finished with an exterior-grade paint system made for Danish weather.
The result: a sturdy, aligned frame with clean lines, proper protection, and a far smaller bill than full replacement.
More projects
Highlights
Repair-first approach
Kept the sound parts of the frame and rebuilt only the damaged base.
Weather protection
Sealed exposed timber and finished with exterior-grade coatings.
Clean, durable finish
Custom insert, filling and sanding for a smooth result that blends in.
Step-by-step
Outcome
- Strong, durable base with proper moisture protection.
- Clean finish aligned with the existing frame.
- Significantly lower cost compared to full replacement.