How To Trim Interior Doors And Windows

Simple window trim and door trim guide prepare the jambs.

How to trim interior doors and windows.

Put it in place. Trim the edges of the block with a plane as needed to get a tight fit. Following my simple steps it s easy to get a professional looking job. You then measure across the top of the door jamb.

Line up the cut end with the. Nail up all the header pieces beginning with your 18 gauge brad nailer using 1 1 4 inch brads. Apply a thin bead of glue to those edges of the block that will join the side and head casing. Cut one end of the casing square.

Then dab glue on the back of the block. Place each trim piece near the door or window where it will be installed. Nail the cap and shoe. Today i am trimming my windows and doors in my new shop.

Cut all the base extra long rough cut all the baseboards about 2 in. Door trim should be mitered at a 45 degree angle at the top. Nail up the large base photo 13. Align the other end and nail it up as well.

If using a pneumatic nailer drive 18 gauge nails into each corner. Mark the trim don t measure. So you would measure form the floor to the top of the door and then make a mark on the trim piece and set the miter saw at 45 degrees. Please subscribe for more vi.