Use 6d casing nails for the stop molding nailing it at the premarked points on the trim.
Installing outer garage door trim.
Pvc stop molding nails to the outside frame of the garage door.
How to trim a door.
If you are already a pro you can still pick up some tips.
Yet many of us enter and exit our homes through the garage door far more often than we do through the formal entry door.
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.
Learn how to install our vinyl thermostop garage door trim.
Stop just short of the corners to prevent damaging the siding that will remain.
Fasten every 12 to 16 in.
With your safety glasses on start the cut with the blade clear of the siding and then lower the moving blade into it.
Do one side at a time and have someone hold the trim while you work to keep it straight and sturdy.
Travis larson senior editor at the family handyman will show you how to trim a door in about 10 minutes per side.
Remove the old jamb and trim then nail the vinyl jamb to the frame beginning with the top piece.
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.
A wood texture adds curb appeal and blends with traditional siding and trim for an attractive transition.
Precut the miters on the top piece of brick mold trim and nail it to the framing every 12 in.
Vinyl jamb profile offers an easy way to replace any damaged or rotten garage door surround.
Top and side seals.
Cut along the outline down to the sheathing.
The white 7 ft.
Usually the trim is made in wood however it is now available in vinyl as well.
X the white 7 ft.
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.
Vinyl garage door trim acts as a cachet between the garage door jamb and the garage door.
An older double garage door can weigh anywhere from 250 to 450 lbs.
New garage door installation overview.
Adding moulding to your home adds value and a nice finishing touch.
This weight coupled with deteriorating hardware makes older garage doors a frequent scene of home accidents.