What to use for gaps between Door and Brickwork

Danny30

Hi, I would like to fill in gaps between my front door and the Brickwork. Should I use something like the below

https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-mortar-repair-dark-grey-310ml/806JP?tc=PT4&ds_kid=92700065972061613&ds_rl=1249407&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjvaYBhDlARIsAO8PkE3AWhvy5fNUX8Ru_8E_2fHDVX_TE2cSYtiQkuR1WdcIbLiKL5EfosUaAuoJEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Or is there a better option? Pics below.

I would also like to repair damaged bricks which have drill holes. Can I use the same product and what is best to paint to make colour match? 

grumbler

Danny30 said:

Hi, I would like to fill in gaps between my front door and the Brickwork. Should I use something like the below

https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-mortar-repair-dark-grey-310ml/806JP?tc=PT4&ds_kid=92700065972061613&ds_rl=1249407&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjvaYBhDlARIsAO8PkE3AWhvy5fNUX8Ru_8E_2fHDVX_TE2cSYtiQkuR1WdcIbLiKL5EfosUaAuoJEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

No, usually  it's expanding foam deep inside and some sort of silicone outside. Who installed this door? Are you sure that the gap is sealed reliably?

For holes in mortar use mortar.

FreeBear

grumbler said:

Danny30 said:

Hi, I would like to fill in gaps between my front door and the Brickwork. Should I use something like the below

https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-mortar-repair-dark-grey-310ml/806JP?tc=PT4&ds_kid=92700065972061613&ds_rl=1249407&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjvaYBhDlARIsAO8PkE3AWhvy5fNUX8Ru_8E_2fHDVX_TE2cSYtiQkuR1WdcIbLiKL5EfosUaAuoJEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

No, usually  it's expanding foam deep inside and some sort of silicone outside. Who installed this door? Are you sure that the gap is sealed reliably?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-exterior-frame-sealant-white-310ml/21638 - A couple of tubes of that will do the job, but... Have a (careful) poke behind the trim pieces. You may find frame sealant has already been used and is being hidden by the trim.

Danny30

grumbler said:

Danny30 said:

Hi, I would like to fill in gaps between my front door and the Brickwork. Should I use something like the below

https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-mortar-repair-dark-grey-310ml/806JP?tc=PT4&ds_kid=92700065972061613&ds_rl=1249407&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjvaYBhDlARIsAO8PkE3AWhvy5fNUX8Ru_8E_2fHDVX_TE2cSYtiQkuR1WdcIbLiKL5EfosUaAuoJEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

No, usually  it's expanding foam deep inside and some sort of silicone outside. Who installed this door? Are you sure that the gap is sealed reliably?

For holes in mortar use mortar.

Door was installed before we bought the house. Judging on the rest of the home we can assume it hasn't been done well.

Took a look and no sign of previous sealant anywhere. 

jonnydeppiwish!

Another vote for a silicon sealant. White, and just be careful to maintain an even line.

What does the inside look like? Can you see expanding foam or has it been filled with chaulk?

chris_n

Take the trims off and make sure the frames are foamed in and sealed properly, then refit trims with silicone.

Danny30

jonnydeppiwish! said:

Another vote for a silicon sealant. White, and just be careful to maintain an even line.

What does the inside look like? Can you see expanding foam or has it been filled with chaulk?

I can literally only see brick as far as it goes. I don't think they used anything. Would using only sealant be enough in this case? 

Bendy_House

Hi Danny.

Frame sealant, such as that suggested by FB, is the stuff designed for the door-sealing job.

If you leave the nozzle tip uncut so that it ideally fits in to the existing gap, it'll allow you to get a good amount right in there to seal it securely. Fill the gap until you have it flush, and run a neat bead along the outside - see YouTube vids on how to do this neatly!

Is the door frame fully secure - no movement?

The cartridge mortar you linked to is a superb mortar substitute for when you need to fill in missing bits like broken parts of bricks, and missing pointing - it sets hard, and looks very effective. However, it just isn't needed for your jobs (and it's the wrong colour anyway.)

I reckon you could get away with filling all these holes with the same frame sealant! The whitish pointing lines should be ok as it is as they appear to be white too? For the holes in the bricks, first inject them with the sealant, right to the top, but not more, and when you've let it set for a few days it'll be fractionally below surface level when dry. Meanwhile see if you can find a small piece of the same brick - literally way less than a pea-size - you can chip off somewhere unnoticeable, crush it up to a powder. Then add a smear more of the sealant to the hole, and firmly press in a decorative layer of the red powder. I 'think' that should work.