Trimming Out Doors And Windows

Well i ve been trimming out my windows and doors in a way that i think is really beautiful much more so than just standard plain casings and guess what.

Trimming out doors and windows.

These easy diy window casings require no miter cuts. This style of window casing is so easy for a diyer and yet it has a very substantial and custom look. Trim a window using the same techniques as with a door. Begin with kiln dried wood or high quality precast foam and measure and cut precisely.

Remove the pencil line with the saw blade. Consider a pale shade of blue or green for a muted effect. When you picture frame a window however install the top casing first photo 11 then the two sides and finally the bottom. Mark the side casing.

A house with 20 doors and 20 windows will need 200 individual pieces of casing to trim out the interior. If using a pneumatic nailer drive 18 gauge nails into each corner. Watch this video for step by step instruct. Cut one end of the casing square.

Trim the edges of the block with a plane as needed to get a tight fit. The standard reveal for window molding and door trim is 1 4 in but this can be. If your white trimmed windows are framed with shutters you aren t required to paint the shutters in a boldly contrasting color. Mark your reveal lines use test pieces to check your corners and transfer the reveal lines to the casings for cutting and nailing.

Find window door trim at lowe s today. Cutting right up to the line usually leaves pieces too long. Put it in place. A timeless exterior color combination is gray siding black shutters and white wood trim.

Apply a thin bead of glue to those edges of the block that will join the side and head casing. That s 200 boards that will need to be measured cut fit glued and nailed into position. Fill gaps with wood filler strips not caulk. Mark the trim don t measure.

Professional finish carpenters must find efficient ways to get this job done. Line up the cut end with the. In the meantime here are some tips to get you started. Then dab glue on the back of the block.