Most closet doors in mid century to modern homes are hollow. They are made of a lighter weight manufacturer wood or vinyl product. The reason the doors are hollow is to make them easy to install and care for. If a hollow closet door gets a hole in it, it can be repaired in a few steps. Most doors have a texture, which can be difficult to duplicate but if the hole is in an inconspicuous place, it will be easier to hide.

How to Fix Hole in Closet Door

1. Step 1

   Fill the hole with expanding insulation foam. Allow the foam to come out of the hole. Let the foam dry completely.

2. Step 2

   Cut or scrape off the excess foam so it is just a little bit recessed from the door leaving a small dent rather than an open hole.

3. Step 3

   Fill the now shallow hole with spackle and let it dry.

4. Step 4

   Sand the spackled area so it is level with the rest of the door.

5. Step 5

   After the area is sanded and the hole still is not level, repeat steps 3 and 4.

6. Step 6

   Lightly wipe the area with a damp cloth to remove the residue from sanding and allow it to dry completely.

7. Step 7

   Paint the area to match the rest of the door.