I was right there with ya in the story and i didn t even paint one yet lol.
Outside trim work of french doors.
When you picture frame a window however install the top casing first photo 11 then the two sides and finally the bottom.
I knew there must be a better way.
Door trim door casing exterior moulding flexible moulding 1 x 1 pine trim 1 2 x 1 3 4.
Optional grilles and hardware can be added to round out your door style.
Today s exterior french doors often arrive prehung in a wood frame complete with sill and weatherstripping.
The contractor who installed these double french doors leading to the patio did an awful job installing the simple door trim around it.
Trim a window using the same techniques as with a door.
So i had to do something about it.
Mark your reveal lines use test pieces to check your corners and transfer the reveal lines to the casings for cutting and nailing.
The fit and finish of the trim was the worst i d ever seen in my life.
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.
How doers get more done.
Door trim should be mitered at a 45 degree angle at the top.