If you want to have a flawless casing or trim the way this is achieved is through precision and patience. Then there is the correct tools and the quality of the products. There are a variety of wood styles, that can be used for the trimming of a door or window, that can make this task overwhelming for some.
One thing that you will want to have on hand, when cutting trim, is a compound miter saw. If you are doing a small project you can probably get away with using a miter box for a manual saw, however if you are doing a large job it is better to use an electric compound miter saw. When cutting your wood a good rule to follow is; measure twice, cut once. This will assist you in avoiding numerous bad cuts and errors. It is wise to keep in mind that a piece of wood that is cur to large can be cut again but one that is cut to small becomes a piece of scrap.
Once you have decided on the type of trim you are going to purchase, you will than need to measure the length of the pieces that you will need. If you are purchasing from a home improvement store they sell it by the linear foot so you will have no problem getting the length that you need. When you are trimming a door or window the casing will look the same and should be cut into three or four sides at a 45 degree angle.
Once cut each piece should be placed together with a nail or staple to keep them together during the installation. By doing this you are also ensuring that the creaks in between the pieces are at a minimum and any chalking that need to be done will also be less visible. When the frame is completely up you should than caulk all the visible joints with a latex paintable caulk. This is the best way to hide any imperfections.
After everything is nailed up, which should be done with a nail gun because it is a cleaner and easier process than hand nailing, and after the joints are caulked, you can paint the trim. Trim comes either primed or bare wood. I like the primed wood because it is easier to paint when everything is done. If you get the bare wood, you have to prime it first. Also the bare wood is usually of a higher grade and is usually better quality. That way, if you don't want to paint it can be stained. Stain grade wood is the best quality and the most expensive. You don't need it unless you are going to stain the wood to match an existing wood piece. - 32406
One thing that you will want to have on hand, when cutting trim, is a compound miter saw. If you are doing a small project you can probably get away with using a miter box for a manual saw, however if you are doing a large job it is better to use an electric compound miter saw. When cutting your wood a good rule to follow is; measure twice, cut once. This will assist you in avoiding numerous bad cuts and errors. It is wise to keep in mind that a piece of wood that is cur to large can be cut again but one that is cut to small becomes a piece of scrap.
Once you have decided on the type of trim you are going to purchase, you will than need to measure the length of the pieces that you will need. If you are purchasing from a home improvement store they sell it by the linear foot so you will have no problem getting the length that you need. When you are trimming a door or window the casing will look the same and should be cut into three or four sides at a 45 degree angle.
Once cut each piece should be placed together with a nail or staple to keep them together during the installation. By doing this you are also ensuring that the creaks in between the pieces are at a minimum and any chalking that need to be done will also be less visible. When the frame is completely up you should than caulk all the visible joints with a latex paintable caulk. This is the best way to hide any imperfections.
After everything is nailed up, which should be done with a nail gun because it is a cleaner and easier process than hand nailing, and after the joints are caulked, you can paint the trim. Trim comes either primed or bare wood. I like the primed wood because it is easier to paint when everything is done. If you get the bare wood, you have to prime it first. Also the bare wood is usually of a higher grade and is usually better quality. That way, if you don't want to paint it can be stained. Stain grade wood is the best quality and the most expensive. You don't need it unless you are going to stain the wood to match an existing wood piece. - 32406
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