Front Door Trim Repair

Use a putty knife or chisel to remove any old caulking or thick layer of paint on the door jamb or siding.

Front door trim repair.

1 mark lower 12 16 on door jamb with straight line using combination square and pencil. The trim shown here was installed only 10 years ago. Replacing a door trim involves removing the old one cutting your new trim to the right size and nailing it to the doorjamb. Start by cutting the caulk from your door trim with a utility knife.

Fortunately rotted trim is generally easy to repair. 2 cut through marked line with oscillating multi tool. You simply wipe it on with a soft rag and let it dry. All it takes is wood water and warmth and before you know it solid lumber turns to mush.

Exterior trim is the most vulnerable to attack by rot fungi and it doesn t have to be very old. You can recoat in two or three hours if you want a thicker finish for extra protection. Use a utility knife to cut through the paint and caulk where the casing meets the door jamb siding and miter joint. 3 carefully chisel and break out lower portion of.

Slide the bar in near each nail to help you lever it away from the jamb. The trim shown on these pages was installed only 10 years ago. The casing the vertical pieces that replace the brick molding can be cut to length. Each coat is very thin and dries quickly.

Exterior trim is the most vulnerable to attack by rot fungi and it doesn t have to be very old. Then use a pry bar to remove each side of the trim. Rot happens even to the best of houses. Before you begin you ll need to measure the doorway and buy the trim pieces.

Fortunately rotted trim is generally easy to repair. It will take most of a day to install decorative trim around an entry door. The final step in your trim renewal project is to apply a fresh coat of finish. It s also a good idea to protect the area with a drop cloth.