Anonymous
07/27/2015 19:33
Subject: Replacing door trims throughout the house
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Do not use that stuff with corner pieces! So ugly and cheap looking.
Handyman.
+1. Diy. There are tons of books and videos to show you how. Get a miter saw, air compressor and small trim gun. Lots of caulk to fix minor stuff.
I agree - those corner squares are so horrible.
Anonymous
07/27/2015 19:15
Subject: Replacing door trims throughout the house
Anonymous wrote:Do not use that stuff with corner pieces! So ugly and cheap looking.
Handyman.
+1. Diy. There are tons of books and videos to show you how. Get a miter saw, air compressor and small trim gun. Lots of caulk to fix minor stuff.
Anonymous
07/27/2015 19:11
Subject: Replacing door trims throughout the house
Do not use that stuff with corner pieces! So ugly and cheap looking.
Handyman.
Handyman.
Anonymous
07/27/2015 19:10
Subject: Replacing door trims throughout the house
There are some things to consider -
1) some trim does not require mitering - you can get molding that uses squares at corners and long, straight pieces along the edges. This type of trim is really easy to DIY. Here is an example of a kit that you would not mitre:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-3-4-in-x-3-in-x-8-ft-MDF-Fluted-Door-Casing-Set-4300/203818350
2). Some trim is built into the framing for pre-hung doors. You see this a lot in new construction because it makes hanging doors really easy/fast. You cannot easily remove the old trim without removing the doors/reframing.
1) some trim does not require mitering - you can get molding that uses squares at corners and long, straight pieces along the edges. This type of trim is really easy to DIY. Here is an example of a kit that you would not mitre:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-3-4-in-x-3-in-x-8-ft-MDF-Fluted-Door-Casing-Set-4300/203818350
2). Some trim is built into the framing for pre-hung doors. You see this a lot in new construction because it makes hanging doors really easy/fast. You cannot easily remove the old trim without removing the doors/reframing.
Anonymous
07/27/2015 18:34
Subject: Replacing door trims throughout the house
Are you doing the window trim too (so it matches)?
Anonymous
07/27/2015 17:06
Subject: Replacing door trims throughout the house
We did our own. Time consuming but looks great.
Anonymous
07/27/2015 15:45
Subject: Re:Replacing door trims throughout the house
Anonymous wrote:Door trim can get complicated around the baseboards - so having some knowledge is good. Can you simply repaint, fill holes etc? Or you just don't like the style?
It depends on the trim as well. Simple mitered trim is one thing, but we did craftsman style trim with a three-part crown, and I'm not sure how well you can do that if you are inexperienced in woodworking.
Anonymous
07/27/2015 15:02
Subject: Re:Replacing door trims throughout the house
Door trim can get complicated around the baseboards - so having some knowledge is good. Can you simply repaint, fill holes etc? Or you just don't like the style?
Anonymous
07/27/2015 11:06
Subject: Re:Replacing door trims throughout the house
You don't need a "contractor" for door trim. DIY or hire a cheap handyman who comes highly recommended.
Anonymous
07/27/2015 10:45
Subject: Replacing door trims throughout the house
I don't think it's terribly hard if you have a power saw with mitre capability. You can do it with a hand saw, too, but it sounds like a lot of doors. It will definitely eat up your time so if you want it done faster, hire a handyman.
Anonymous
07/27/2015 10:41
Subject: Replacing door trims throughout the house
Hi, I am thinking replacing the door trims for my whole house. It is better to do it yourself or hire a contractor?
It is a single family home around 3600 sq ft.
It is a single family home around 3600 sq ft.