How Do You Replace Door Trim Moulding?
Replace door trim moulding when it becomes weathered due to natural elements, such as wind and rain, or when you want to update the look of your home. Door trim adds a decorative touch to your home and can be customized with paint or stain. Remove old door trim moulding and replace it with new materials using a few household tools; there is no need to hire a costly handyman or carpenter to handle this task. Tap a chisel behind the old trim around the door and pry the trim off. Use a strip of plywood between the prying tool and the finished walls to prevent damage. After all the trim is removed, take out existing nails using a nail remover or hammer claw. Using a tape measure, measure the length of the old trim to get the specifications for the new trim. Mark the length on the new trim with a pencil. Most trim angles will be 45 degrees, so set your miter to this degree and lock it into place. If you aren’t sure of the angle degree, use a speed square to confirm it. Place the new trim on
