Installing Door Frame Trim

Once you re happy with that mark where the reveal on the jamb head meets the leg.

Installing door frame trim.

Calculate the side length step 3. If the trim is long measure up from the bottom to mark how much length needs to be removed. Cut the side trim to length. If the casing is to meet with.

But while it minimizes. You can fasten them loosely in case you need to slide a. Drive 6 finishing nails through the trim and into the studs behind the wall spacing the nails about 16 inches apart. Nail the trim to the jamb and studs.

Line up the side pieces of trim against the door. Prepare to install door trim step 2. This is where you ll cut the leg. Nail the cap and shoe.

Cut all the base extra long rough cut all the baseboards about 2 in. Always start with the side where the door will attach to the hinges. Nail up the large base photo 13. Trim any exposed shims by scoring them with a knife and then breaking along the line.

Cut the leg moulding step 6. The trim around a door frame also known as doorway casing is installed first and foremost to conceal unsightly construction gaps left between the frame and the drywall. Collated finishing nails step 1. Make sure to fasten the hinge side jambs directly to the stud.

Check how the leg meets. The trim covers the gaps where the rough material is first installed such for door jambs and doors where the shims and raw framing for the door installation are hidden by the trim. Cut and install the trim on the second side of the door. Calculate the head length step 4.