Front Door Trim Repair

Exterior trim is the most vulnerable to attack by rot fungi and it doesn t have to be very old.

Front door trim repair.

The trim shown on these pages was installed only 10 years ago. Exterior trim is the most vulnerable to attack by rot fungi and it doesn t have to be very old. It will take most of a day to install decorative trim around an entry door. Then use a pry bar to remove each side of the trim.

The final step in your trim renewal project is to apply a fresh coat of finish. Slide the bar in near each nail to help you lever it away from the jamb. Each coat is very thin and dries quickly. Before you begin you ll need to measure the doorway and buy the trim pieces.

Rot happens even to the best of houses. The trim shown here was installed only 10 years ago. The casing the vertical pieces that replace the brick molding can be cut to length. All it takes is wood water and warmth and before you know it solid lumber turns to mush.

Use a putty knife or chisel to remove any old caulking or thick layer of paint on the door jamb or siding. Wipe on polyurethane is a good choice because it s fast and easy to apply. It s also a good idea to protect the area with a drop cloth. You simply wipe it on with a soft rag and let it dry.

1 mark lower 12 16 on door jamb with straight line using combination square and pencil. Use a flat pry bar to remove the door casing being careful not to damage adjoining surfaces. Use a utility knife to cut through the paint and caulk where the casing meets the door jamb siding and miter joint. You can recoat in two or three hours if you want a thicker finish for extra protection.

Fortunately rotted trim is generally easy to repair. Replacing a door trim involves removing the old one cutting your new trim to the right size and nailing it to the doorjamb. 2 cut through marked line with oscillating multi tool. Fortunately rotted trim is generally easy to repair.