Sand it smooth and even like the scratches never existed.
Cat scratched up door frame repair.
The binder helps to strengthen the area that was damaged the repair kit helps cover the scratch marks and the colorant restores the full luster of your couch.
You have a couple options to tackle that door frame restoration project.
Wipe excess stain on the rag.
Looks like your cat has been very busy.
They are pretty deep gauges and about three feet from the floor.
I have cat claw damage to various items in my apartment but the ones i really want to focus on are the claw marks on the moldings around the doors into my bathroom and bedroom.
I d say it would be easier on your wallet and effort to simply repair the scratches.
Sand the repaired area with 220 grit sandpaper once the putty has dried.
Drag the brush lightly along one edge and quickly wipe it dry to see how the color looks.
You can either replace the casing on that side of the door frame or sand and fill it and sand again.
Put a small amount of the gel stain on a rag then dab a little on a dry brush.
Wipe the scratched area with a rag dipped in thinner to keep the stain from looking blotchy.
Even if the cats scratched the door repeatedly there s very little chance that it would be damaged beyond repair.
You may have to leave the door half open until the varnish finishes drying to avoid staining the door jamb.
Once you have finished sanding wipe the area with a damp rag to remove sanding dust.
First i would recommend to use a sanding sponge or fine steel wool to remove any gouges caused by the scratches.
If your cat has caused a larger area of damage you will need first to strengthen the area using a leather binder then fix the scratches using a leather repair kit and finally restore the color using a leather colorant kit.
Once the filler has dried up lightly sand the area and wipe away all the dust.
Finish by applying varnish on the affected areas of the door.
Fill up the scratches with commercially available wood filler.
I would try this approach first and if it does not work well or to your liking then go the replacement route.