Replacing Interior Door Frame Molding

To prevent rot when replacing outside door casings such as brick mold use casing made from plastic composite material.

Replacing interior door frame molding.

Exterior door casings that are exposed to the elements often rot at the bottom due to the absorption of rainwater through the wood s end grain. Exterior 191 interior 559 more ways to filter. A finish frame has a top jamb and two side jambs that have hinges and latches to hold the door in place. First remove the existing door trim and frame.

Then install a pre hung door and replace the trim. Check to see how the casing fits against the siding. The home depot ever jamb exterior door frame kit 4 9 16 in. Primed finger jointed interior flat door jamb set includes pre.

Open the door and stand with. A door has two frames. Replacing a door trim involves removing the old one cutting your new trim to the right size and nailing it to the doorjamb. If wood casing is used.

Product width in 15 20 10. Free delivery with 45 order. Then set the door in the opening for a test fit. If the siding is so far out of plumb that the door frame and casing don t fit in either cut back the siding or trim the casing.

Apply wood preservative to the end grain of the casing. A rough frame is part of. Hold a level against the hinge jamb and adjust the door and frame until the jamb is plumb. Start by cutting the caulk from your door trim with a utility knife.

The process is the same for both interior and exterior doors so no matter where your door is located you can install a sturdy replacement in a few hours using basic tools. Primed finger jointed casing molding door pack model 10001390 23 04 23 04. Woodgrain millwork 11 16 in. If your frame is in good shape a slab also called a blank door image to the right is fine.

If you re installing a pre hung door make sure you get the correct swing determined by the placement of the hinges and doorknob. Then use a pry bar to remove each side of the trim. Slide the bar in near each nail to help you lever it away from the jamb. Whichever type you use there are a variety of styles available to match your home decor.