Exterior Door Window Trim Replacement
Exterior door and window trim will eventually need to be replaced. The wear and tear from the weather will eventually cause the color to fade and the trim to crack. Replacing the trim shouldn't take to long and will provide a very nice look when it's finished.
Things You'll Need:
- Tape Measure
- Pencil
- Paper
- Crow Bar
- Hammer
- Finishing Nails
- Waterproof Sealant
- Wood Putty
- Measure the old trim pieces and write the dimensions down. This will be your reference when purchasing new trim. Make sure you write down exact dimensions.
- Purchase the new trim at a home improvement store. There should be a representative at the store that can help you find the right type of trim for your house. This is also a good time to decide if you want to keep the same color or use a different color. You might even be able to get the pieces of trim in the exact measurements you need. This will help you save a lot of time because you won't have to cut them yourself.
- Remove the old trim with a crow bar and hammer. Be careful to not damage the window. You might also want to consider wearing eye protection just in case splinters start flying in the air.
- Attach the pieces of trim with finishing nails. Use a regular hammer instead of a nail gun so the pieces of trim don't crack. Apply wood putty over the nail heads when finished.
- Apply a waterproof sealant on the trim for extra protection.