How To Trim Windows And Doors

If you re replacing trim pry it off and remove the nails from the jamb.

How to trim windows and doors.

Finally mark the reveal on the jambs to show where the edge of the trim goes. For doors you can invert the piece putting the long point on the floor and marking where the top edge of the header intersects the edge of the casing. It s a lot easier way to get a fresh look at your home over painting the. Or less shim against the portion of the fence farthest from the blade.

Slide the trim molding tight to the shim and against the fence near the blade. Hold it in this position while you make the cut. Trim isn t that hard to paint and doesn t take much time money or effort. If it s good mark the piece to be cut for length.

Cut it square at the mark. Close a gap on the top of a miter by placing a skinny 1 16 in. The family handyman senior editor travis larson will show you how to trim a door in about 10 minutes per side. If your home is due for an update in other ways you might want to get windows that go well with the overall home color and then paint the trim to look nice with the windows.

Keep your fingers at least 6 in. The first step in any trim job is to prepare the jambs for trim. Don t move too fast or the seal will be narrow and even. Use backer rod if the joint s depth exceeds a quarter inch then apply the sealant over the backer rod.

On windows this means transferring the reveal mark at the other end of the piece onto the casing. Press the trigger and slowly seal around windows doors and trim.