Questions tagged [trim]
Trim provides a transition between different surfaces and materials, covers gaps and adds a finished look. Trim includes molding (moulding), wainscoting, mantels, etc.
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How should I deal with interior door jambs that are narrower than the wall?
I have a room finished in painted 1/4" wood paneling with studs behind it. I want to replace that with drywall. My concern is that the door jamb and attached trim currently fit flush with the ...
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What type of baseboard trim is this? And tips for painting?
Our home was built in the late 90s and has this baseboard and trim throughout. I would like to paint it, but I've discovered it is some type of wood that appears to be covered in a smooth, contact-...
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selecting the correct paint and primer
A couple of years ago I repainted many of my wood trims and doors (they were painted with a glossy oil based paint that had turned yellow) using Sherwin-Williams Multipurpose waterbased acrylic-alkyd ...
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Help Me Find the Molding
I have a piece of rotten molding between a sliding glass door and a fixed glass panel at its side. The profile of the molding is similar to this one, except that the middle strip is flat and has the ...
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Grooves in Painted Exterior Trim
Paint isn't peeling yet but these grooves look like an invitation for water damage, to me. Paint is 2 years old. It's a long-term rental. Should this be sanded and grooves filled, then painted? Or ...
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Exterior Window Trims & Caulk
I need to redo caulk around multiple exterior windows. Many windows have trim that is flush with the siding (cedar shingles), caulk is either cracked or completely gone. I was thinking of putting ...
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Can exterior trim 2x4 be use for stud in a shed?
I got 1 lot (about 70 counts) of exterior 2x4 primed trim. I am building a shed and I was wondering can I use these as studs? The shed will have to pass electrical inspection since I am pulling power ...
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Paint is splitting pearl moulding
I am adding frame moulding to the front of my kitchen cabinets. I have done this in other applications but never with pearl moulding. When I paint the moulding the wood is splitting. It's no longer ...
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New construction window nailing flange does not sit proud of siding on older house
I framed a rough opening for a new window install, proceeded to flash the corners and sill plate. I think added caulking around the perimeter, except the bottom, screwed the flange into the rough ...
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How to fix peeling/bubbling paint in old home without stripping or too much sanding
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I have an old home, there are a lot of places on trim where the paint is bubbling, or there are thin parts where you can see there was previously chipped/peeling paint that was ...
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Door sidelight trim not coming out
i tried opening this trim from outside as there is nothing in interior to open sidelight . This looks like metal trim and cant see any silicone .
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beginner repairing trim on staircase
Bought the house a year ago and whoever did the trim on our stairs did a very bad job. I've never messed with trim before so I have some questions. I have all the trim pieces, but if you breathe on ...
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Dealing with mold on AC unit
My internal AC unit is located in the garage and I'm starting to get worried about the amount of mold growing on the unit. It usually comes in the summer when the condensation on the unit is bad but ...
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Where/how to get the right baseboard replacement?
I have to replace a small section of my baseboard. The whole house is the same so I am really hoping to get the same as a replacement. Even the one room is big so I really do not want to replace the ...
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How do I replace curved trim on a semicircle half-turn staircase landing
Well you know it is time for home improvement when your new pup chews the staircase spindles.
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Is this a sound approach to replacing the spindles: Keep bannister, cut ...
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What primer should I use on varnished door?
I am looking to paint these doors and my original plan was as follows:
Lightly sand the door
Wipe it down with M1 deglosser (maybe I can skip this step since i sanded it down)
Apply Sherwin Williams ...
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Strange specks by the door trim, are these termites or pests?
My den door (faces outside) has a small gap under the door trim and I've noticed a gradual accumulation of small specks. I vacuumed this awhile back which is why it's strange that it's back again. No ...
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How to lead a TV coaxial cable along the skirting board and under trim
The previous owners of my flat had the TV cable (coaxial/aerial cable?) run along the wall in a way that's not very aesthetically pleasing (pic 1).
I'd like to, instead, lead it along the skirting ...
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How can I fit an HVAC vent louver alongside door casing?
We are redoing our bathroom and this is the last piece of the bathroom remodel puzzle (besides caulking and paint touch ups).
The old register is nasty looking and broken and needs to be replaced. It’...
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Gap in corner of roofing trim (fascia?)
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I noticed the mentioned gap in the corner of the trim along the roof-line of my home. Looks like due to moisture, maybe, the two boards have separated, as you can see the ...
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Molding above door pulled off by curtain mount
A few years ago I replaced an old curtain rod with a new Kwik-Hang that mounts to the molding instead of the wall (needed the lower height because of the length of the curtain). Today, I went to ...
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Is this new Hardie/Window installation going to leak?
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Hardie siding was installed at my house and it doesn't look quite right to my (untrained) eye. I'm concerned that this install cause issues, whether by (a) immediate water issues/leaks ...
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What would you recommend to fix this problem with outdoor aluminum trim flecking paint?
I am having paint fleck off aluminum trim on my house. What would be a recommendation to correct this problem? If painting it, how long would it last?
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Is this Hardie trim installed wrong? If so, will this cause it to fail or leak around the windows?
Hardie siding was recently installed at my house, and it doesn't look quite right, but I'm very unfamiliar with siding/trim. Will this install cause issues, whether by (a) immediate water issues/leaks ...
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Entry Door Casing for Uneven Brick
The brick walls on my entry door are extremely out of plumb, so it doesn't fit very nicely inside the brick.
I'm looking for some ideas on how to finish the casing. The only thing I can think of is to ...
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Hitting something hard drilling a screw near my curved molding in a 1906 ceiling - looks like sandy stone with hair in it - what is that?
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Can I just drill through it with a masonry bit, or do I need to be careful? It's a 1906 brick row house that was gut renovated in 2015. Nothing shows ...
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How to match existing crown molding?
I have some crown molding in my living room that looks like may consist of at least 2 different pieces. I'm trying to match it in other rooms and along another wall that connects to it.
Any tips on ...
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How should my base molding interface with a stair skirt?
The trim sort of...drops off, and it just doesn't feel right, but my brain can't figure out what to put in this empty space.
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Should I replace/repair the exterior trim or just replace the entire window and exterior trim?
Just took the plunge into homeownership and bought a cozy Cape Cod style home from 1985. Loving the wooden double-pane windows, but some seals are worn.The exterior's wooden trim needs a refresh. ...
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How to trim windows on a curved wall
I have a curved wall with 7 windows in it. We are getting all the windows replaced but I'm a little concerned about how the windows will be trimmed on the curved wall. Currently there is no trim, the ...
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How should I reinstall window jambs after window replacement?
I had to remove some tile as per our window contractors request. Windows went in well but I need to finish up these window sills again.
I’m pretty sure I just need to buy some primed pine trim and ...
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Will rosin paper work well to protect my floor from spray paint if I slide it under the trim before I install the trim?
Looking to figure out the best way to keep paint off my floor when spray painting the trim.
My idea was to slide rosin paper under the trim before painting, and then remove it after the paint dries. ...
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How should I fit casing to a door with sidelights having differing head heights?
I have a front door with tall skinny windows on its sides. I want to case it all in as a single unit (door + 2 windows). I’m struggling to understand what the best way is to piece them all together.
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Modern trimless windows
Is it possible to not use casing on interior casement windows? The drywall is already in and its too late to change the framing. There is a gap between the window and the drywall that the casing would ...
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Nails in metal carpet trim won't hold
There is an issue with my carpet trim. Hammering the nails down isn't holding the piece anymore. The piece is 8 ft long and I am looking at a replacement trim at Lowe's.
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Looking to DIY some LED crown moulding in my home, I feel like crown moulding is something I can make myself. Looking for cheap ideas [closed]
I have a small livingroom that I'm looking to add some LED crown moulding to as a form of indirect lighting since there's no overhead light in this room. I've looked at some websites and found a few ...
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How to fix gap between floor and doorsill?
(Disclaimer: I'm a DIY noob, sorry if this is a dumb question).
I have a rather large gap (~0.5 inches) between the floor and my front door's sill. It's really cold and apart from being an eyesore, I ...
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How can I finish these gaps between roof truss trim and drywall?
Let me preface this post by saying I understand scribing the trim boards would have been best but that would have taken me too long to perform and I'm not experienced enough.
My project consists of me ...
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What brand are these shower faucets?
How do I know what kind of replacement kit will fit. I am not sure if this is Moen or Delta.
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How can I repair scratches in a wooden window sill?
My blind bound up last night and in removing it from its supports I scraped the window sill and damaged the finish. What would be the best way to touch this up?
Thank you!
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Need recommendations for how to approach fireplace marble floor slab replacement
I have a green marble slab in the floor in front of my fireplace (appx. 60"x24") that I've hated since I moved into my condo. It's really the color - I dislike the green, and wish this were ...
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Can I use glue instead of nails to attach shoe molding to base molding?
I'll be installing some short lengths of base molding at one end of a room and then adding shoe molding along the base's bottom. It's a small job -- all of the base molding together will need just 16 ...
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Repaint or Remove Crown Molding
I purchased a house that has about 200LF of crown molding that's painted white with a pink undertone. It's installed in a living room with 8' - 12' ceiling (cathedral). I would be ok with the crown ...
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Need suggestions for covering up rough cut on tile above niche
DIY. Tiled everything except for the top underside of the niche. The tile on the wall above the niche has a rough cut so I was thinking to cover up with some tiling trim. I was thinking to either ...
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Is this a viable approach to making my own molding?
Hi all. I'm trying to match in wood the metal door/window casing in my 1930s apartment (example doorframe on the left). In one room, a pair of newer built-ins covers a few inches on either side of a ...
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How do I do transition between same level hardwood and tile floors?
How do I install transition molding between my new hardwood and existing tile floors? has the floor and tile at different heights. What if they are the same level? Do I even need to do anything ...
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Apply spackling or skip ahead to primer? [closed]
Years ago, we decided to remove the wallpaper the previous owner had installed in the hallway of our house and were preparing to paint it when our plans got derailed and the project got put on the ...
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Installing curved shower rod in standing shower stall [closed]
Can I put screws in the molding of our standing shower stall in order to install curved shower rod?
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Is there an easy way to fix the trim below the bay window? or better to replace?
What would I replace with? I was thinking I might be able to fill the hole with liquid wood or something.
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How can I wrap trim around a corner where the floors have different levels?
My floors are not exactly level and floor quarter round molding does not tie together. Any ideas on how we can make this look good?
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