Installing Outer Garage Door Trim

New garage door installation overview.

Installing outer garage door trim.

X the white 7 ft. The first time you do it it will take longer but once you get the hang of it you ll be trimming out doors like a pro. Use 6d casing nails for the stop molding nailing it at the premarked points on the trim. Fasten every 12 to 16 in.

In the same way you placed the trim on above the garage make sure you place any weather stripping you desire first and then lay down the trim hammering in nails every foot to hold it into place. If you are already a pro you can still pick up some tips. Learn how to install our vinyl thermostop garage door trim. Yet many of us enter and exit our homes through the garage door far more often than we do through the formal entry door.

An older double garage door can weigh anywhere from 250 to 450 lbs. Vinyl jamb profile offers an easy way to replace any damaged or rotten garage door surround. Top and side seals. Usually the trim is made in wood however it is now available in vinyl as well.

Pvc stop molding nails to the outside frame of the garage door. This weight coupled with deteriorating hardware makes older garage doors a frequent scene of home accidents. Remove the old jamb and trim then nail the vinyl jamb to the frame beginning with the top piece. When the door closes the flap on the stop molding presses against the door to provide a tight seal around the sides and top of the garage door.

Precut the miters on the top piece of brick mold trim and nail it to the framing every 12 in. Vinyl garage door trim acts as a cachet between the garage door jamb and the garage door. A wood texture adds curb appeal and blends with traditional siding and trim for an attractive transition. Top and side garage door weatherstripping seals come in a variety of styles.

Adding moulding to your home adds value and a nice finishing touch. The white 7 ft. Travis larson senior editor at the family handyman will show you how to trim a door in about 10 minutes per side. Finish the corners with a sharp wood chisel.

Vinyl trim is used the most nowadays and the reason for this is the easy installation of vinyl trims as well as the variety of colors available. Stop just short of the corners to prevent damaging the siding that will remain. How to trim a door.