Architectural Wood Door Field Repair Training
Training Overview
Join us for a hands-on training session designed to teach the proper techniques for evaluating and repairing common architectural wood door damage. Participants will gain practical experience using professional repair materials and techniques while learning when a door can be successfully repaired versus when replacement is the better option.
Whether you're a project manager, installer, service technician, or estimator, this course will provide valuable skills to improve field repairs and customer satisfaction.
Training Objectives
By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:
- Identify common types of architectural wood door damage
- Evaluate whether a door should be repaired or replaced
- Select the proper repair materials and tools
- Perform professional cosmetic repairs
- Match color, grain, and sheen for seamless repairs
- Understand the limitations and expectations of field repairs
Topics Covered
Door Construction Fundamentals
- Architectural wood door construction
- Veneers, stiles, rails, edges, and finishes
- How construction impacts repairability
Damage Assessment
- Proper inspection techniques
- Repair vs. replace decision making
- Documentation and customer communication
Common Field Repairs
- Rough edge repairs
- Scratch repairs
- Dent and gouge repairs
- Chipped edge and corner repairs
- Delaminating edge and veneer repairs
Professional Finishing Techniques
- Color matching
- Grain recreation
- Sheen restoration
- Finish blending
- Avoiding common touch-up mistakes
Quality Standards
- Acceptable repair expectations
- Common causes of repair failure
- Best practices for long-lasting repairs
Hands-On Repair Stations
Participants will rotate through instructor-led repair stations and perform repairs using professional materials.
Station 1: Rough Edge Repair
- Sanding
- Feathering
- Finish blending
Station 2: Scratch Repair
- Touch-up markers
- Blendal sticks
- Sheen restoration
Station 3: Dent & Chip Repair
- Filling
- Shaping
- Grain recreation
- Final finishing
Station 4: Delaminating Edge Repair
- Damage evaluation
- Adhesive injection
- Proper clamping techniques
- Finish touch-up
