Casing Trims and Brick Moldings- These are designed to conceal the gap between the door or the window frame and the finished wall surface around it. The term “casing” is used to describe the trim moldings on the inside walls, while “brick molding” is an exterior casing trim made thicke...
Some exterior pre-hung doors come with brick molding already attached. Depending on the fit of the jamb to the frame, it may be necessary to remove this molding. Should this be necessary or desirable, place a small block of wood on the back side of the molding and tap lightly with hamme...
Tap the end of the chisel with a hammer to lift the molding away from the frame. Then, do the same to remove the door stop nailed in the middle of the frame.[19] Take care not to damage the stop as you remove it from the frame. Place the nail between the claws on the end ...