Cement Door Sill Repair

If it prevents the door from closing comfortably you can plane down the door or lower the threshold.

Cement door sill repair.

Paint or stain the new door sill. If there s carpeting trim the carpet where frayed material hangs loosely. We have a metal threshold over a concrete sill and our front porch is a concrete slab about 4 x6. Remove the old door sill from beneath the door frame.

Install a cover alone or purchase a cover and sill combination. Cut it with a hacksaw. If it fits apply liquid nails glue to the concrete and attach the threshold. Slide the threshold underneath the doorstops and position the notches you cut around the door jambs.

Then test the threshold for fit. Caulk around the outside of the door sill. If i raise the concrete pour mounting the sill i might be able to cantilever and extend the lip of the sill about 75 1 into the air over the exterior brick landing. Remove all debris from the concrete slab.

When the saddle is in place restore the door jamb adding calk so that it fits nicely. Fit the new door sill in place under the door frame. 2 mix a moderate amount of liquid detergent with 1 quart of water in a. If desired protect and liven up a sill with a metal sill cover which wraps around the front of the sill.

Lift the threshold out and drill 1 1 2 inch deep holes at each drill tip mark on the concrete. Cut the new door sill to size and bevel the outer edge. We ve been having some issues with water leaking into our basement under our front door. Remove dirt and debris from chips and hairline cracks in the concrete threshold using a stiff bristle cleaning brush.

Position the old door sill on the new sill and trace around it. Hold the new door sill in place with construction adhesive and fasteners. Tap it snugly into position using a rubber mallet. Lay a bead of caulk along what will be the back edge of the threshold.