Replacing Interior Door Frame Trim

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.

Replacing interior door frame trim. Stock interior trim is available in a wide range of styles from most lumberyards and home centers. Removing an interior door frame. Primed finger jointed interior flat door jamb set includes pre cut header and sides. Pine with pvc base.

If you plan to reuse the trim first score the intersection between the molding and jamb with a utility knife. Start by cutting the caulk from your door trim with a utility knife. Pry loose the old trim. Polyurethane window or door flat trim model flt159 8 232 88.

Pry the interior trim loose from the door frame. Woodgrain millwork 11 16 in. The strike side the side with the lockset of these doors has a beveled edge so the door can swing freely. Before you cut start installing by marking out the reveal the gap between the trim and the edge of the door jamb or door frame which is typically 1 8 inch.

Then use a pry bar to remove each side of the trim. Then install a pre hung door and replace the trim. The home depot ever jamb exterior door frame kit 4 9 16 in. Find window door trim at lowe s today.

Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges. First remove the existing door trim and frame. How to remove door casings trim from your interior doors with a hammer and chisel. If the knob is to the right select a right handed door.

For a consistent look match the interior trim around your door to the style of the room. We chose a relatively wide 3 1 4 in beaded wood casing trim to go around our doors and windows. The steps below. Some blank doors have a specific swing direction.

How to shop for interior trim.