Apply minimal expanding spray foam insulation in the gaps around the frame and allow to dry. After the foam has dried, trim any excess with a putty knife. Reattach the door trim. If the door is not pre-finished, apply a coat of paint or stain as recommended by the door manufacturer. ...
Installing new trim should be easy, right? Just measure the boards, cut the miters, and nail the trim in place. Well, it’s not exactly that easy. If you’ve ever tried to install baseboards on your own, you’ll probably agree that looks can be deceiving. All too often a DIY baseb...
Expert DIY advice on how to install vinyl siding starter and trim strips, corners posts, and J- or F-channel trim for doors, windows, eaves, and rakes.
He pulled the hinge pins, removed the old door. Removed the inside & outside trim around the door. Took out the old door frame. Last thing out was the original sill plate. Installed the new frame and squared it. This proved to be a major problem as the house framing was out of ...
Step 1: Trim Door Casings and Jams To install a laminate floor, first use aflooring sawto make room for the new flooring at doorways by cutting back casings and jams. Use a scrap of new flooring to gauge the cut and ahandsawto cut the casing. Then wrap around and cut the jam. ...
Vinyl plank flooring bathroom installs are easier than you think. I'll show you how to install around a toilet flange, against the tub and evertyhing else!
A pocket door is a great way to pick up usable space that's normally occupied by a swinging door. You can buy and install this PM solution for as little as $100, but some messy wall demolition is n...
Follow by nailing window and door trim around any exterior doors and sheath the first few feet of the walls with insulation. This will leave you ready to install siding on the lower portion of the first wall. Measure for the first piece and trim it to length, making sure that it’s 1...
The first measurement is the width. Measure from one outside edge of the trim of the glass door to the other outside trim edge. Add 8” to the measurement so that the drapery can extend beyond the door. Then multiply the total width by two to tow and a half. This allows for gatheri...
How to Install a Pre-Hung Door Remove the trim molding from both sides of the jamb but don't remove any nails, screws or other device holding the door stationary within the jamb. Slide the unit into place and set it flush with the surrounding wallboard on the hinged-side of the door....