Damaged Steel Doors: Repair or Replace | How to Repair a Steel Door | Steel Door Institute

Buying new steel doors can get costly, but fortunately, steel doors can often be repaired rather than replaced. This video covers how to identify if a steel door needs to be replaced, or if it can be repaired. For example, if the core of the door has been compromised, which can occur with rust damage or vandalism, the door typically needs to be replaced.

Some situations where a steel door can be repaired, rather than replaced, are patching holes, fixing dents, and repairing hinge damage. It's important to note that when you are repairing any fire-labeled openings that you check with local jurisdiction in order to not jeopardize the underwriting.