I was right there with ya in the story and i didn t even paint one yet lol.
Outside trim work of french doors.
How doers get more done.
Mark your reveal lines use test pieces to check your corners and transfer the reveal lines to the casings for cutting and nailing.
The fit and finish of the trim was the worst i d ever seen in my life.
Optional grilles and hardware can be added to round out your door style.
The contractor who installed these double french doors leading to the patio did an awful job installing the simple door trim around it.
Find french patio doors at lowe s today.
Today s exterior french doors often arrive prehung in a wood frame complete with sill and weatherstripping.
So i had to do something about it.
I knew there must be a better way.
When you picture frame a window however install the top casing first photo 11 then the two sides and finally the bottom.
I have french doors and 8 glass cabinet doors surrounded by wood trim i went outside brush in hand and painters tape in the other after taping and retaping one side i went back in.
So you would measure form the floor to the top of the door and then make a mark on the trim piece and set the miter saw at 45 degrees.
Door trim should be mitered at a 45 degree angle at the top.