How To Put Trim Around Windows And Doors

Cut it square at the mark.

How to put trim around windows and doors.

Those pieces are nailed together in such a way that the back of the assembled header piece is flat i e the back of the 1 x 6 is flush with the edges of the 1 x 2 pieces on the back of the assembled header piece. The standard reveal for window molding and door trim is 1 4 in but this can be. Nail the thick part of the trim to the framing with 2 in. Then measure the length of the moulding from the inside point of the miter you just cut to the desired length.

Or less shim against the portion of the fence farthest from the blade. Cut one end of the casing square. The project will take a little longer the first time you do it but you ll be trimming out doors like a pro in no time. 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.

Step 3 check the fit then cut to length. You are now ready to glue and nail the vertical pieces in place. I nail the pieces together through the face of the 1 x 2 and into the edge of the 1 x 6. Make a mark before you cut another 45 degree miter with the power miter.

Cut the first miter on the head moulding piece. Close a gap on the top of a miter by placing a skinny 1 16 in. Keep your fingers at least 6 in. Leave the bottom horizontal piece for last.

Mark the trim don t measure. From the path of the blade. Nail the head moulding piece to the door jamb with trim nails. Place the top piece and hold the trim 3 16 in.

Simple window trim and door trim guide prepare the jambs. Mark the side casing. Slide the trim molding tight to the shim and against the fence near the blade. Brads spaced about every 6 in.

The family handyman senior editor travis larson will show you how to trim a door in about 10 minutes per side. Line up the cut end with the.