By all means hire a pro to replace or repair your door if you can find one in your budget and time frame. IF Not, You can repair a large hole in a masonite door and simulate the wood grain for under $100. Hopefully this will help tenants, contractors, DIY landlords, and home owners getting their home ready for the selling season.
IF YOU WANT TO JUMP AHEAD:
4:10 FOAM SPRAY
9:10 CUT FOAM
10:30 BONDO
13:45 SANDING BONDO
14:30 GEL COAT
17:30 PRIME
18:25 ADD WOOD GRAIN TEXTURE
22:25 PRIME COAT
Please find this list of materials and tools helpful:
Bondo https://www.autozone.com/paint-and-body/body-filler/bondo-body-filler-single-
6oz/504944_0_0
Bondo Glazing https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/bondo-glazing-spot-putty-4.5-oz-907/7100876-P?searchTerm=bondo+glazing
Foam spray https://www.lowes.com/pd/Dow-Restartable-Straw-Big-Gap-Filler-12-oz-Spray-Foam-Insulation/1000225011
Sanding sponge https://www.lowes.com/pd/3M-2-87-in-x-4-87-in-Conventional-Sanding-Sponge/50134692
Putty knife https://www.lowes.com/pd/Warner-Painter-s-1-1-2-in-Putty-Knife/1000014280
4" Drywall knife https://www.lowes.com/pd/Marshalltown-4-in-Putty-Knife/1000204273
Drywall knife https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/walboard-tools-taping-
knives
Cheapest paint I could find https://www.lowes.com/pd/Valspar-2000-Semi-Gloss-High-Hide-White-Interior-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-128-fl-oz/1000381035
Wood grain tool https://www.lowes.com/pd/Dremel-Stylo-15-Piece-Variable-Speed-Corded-0-5-Amp-Crafting-Rotary-Tool-with-No-Case/1002338424
Textured hollow core two panel rounded top door is special order