Installing Door Trim Around Hinges

To install door hinges on a new door measure and mark where your hinges need to go on the door frame and on the door you re hanging.

Installing door trim around hinges.

In this article we ll show you the basic steps for installing a wide trim around a door and window complete with mitered corners. If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper. After your three door frame pieces are cut to the correct size prime and paint them. I m thinking about using a router with a raised panel cove bit and to recess the trim around the hinges.

Install the piece at the hinge side with 4 penny finish nails 1 4 inch from the. Thanks for all your help. Door latch and z bar systems vary. With a sharp chisel and hammer cut the wood in the shape of the hinge.

Next place your hinge on the door and trace around the hinge with a pencil. What comes with a door hinge order will vary slightly from place to place. It s important to mount the door tightly to the hinge side trim. You ll need several key tools to do a first class interior trim molding job.

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. Diy door installation instructions step 1. The idea is to center it on the latch and lock. However door hinges typically come in pairs.

Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials. In some cases it is possible to order door hinges individually. Pry against the latch side to make sure it snugs up tight photo 7. Use a utility knife to score the outline.

We ll also show you how to put in a built up baseboard made from a combination of three types of moldings. It s much easier to do now before the hinges are screwed in and the whole thing is attached to the door. Using a mortising template route matching mortises for the hinges on the door and jamb. However most door hinges are sold in pairs.

Along with the pair of door hinges there will also be mounting screws and or a hinge pin if necessary. Cutting the latch side z bar is a bit fussy. Follow the photos with your instructions for the rest of the installation steps. Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size.

Installing door trim is not a complicated job.