Installing Garage Door Trim

Measure for the brick molding the trim that will face the street starting with the top piece.

Installing garage door trim. Collated finishing nails step 1. Vinyl trim is used the most nowadays and the reason for this is the easy installation of vinyl trims as well as the variety of colors available. Step 3 position the weather stripping and trim above the garage. Vinyl garage door trim acts as a cachet between the garage door jamb and the garage door.

Measure the inside dimensions of the garage door jamb horizontally across the top and vertically along both sides. Precut the miters on the top piece of brick mold trim and nail it to the framing every 12 in. Cut the leg moulding step 6. Usually the trim is made in wood however it is now available in vinyl as well.

Make the cuts step 5. Use an angle gauge to. You will need to measure both the height and the width of the garage door. Prepare to install door trim step 2.

Remove the sections one at a time by disconnecting the rollers and brackets. Lower a double door by recruiting at least two helpers to help with the weight and place a 2 4 block under the door to prevent smashing a foot or finger when it s lowered. If you are adding trim to other parts of the door cut those pieces out as well. Fasten every 12 to 16 in.

This will determine how long your trim will need to be. Calculate the head length step 4. Calculate the side length step 3. Use 6d casing nails for the stop molding nailing it at the premarked points on the trim.

Lower the door and dismantle it by removing the hardware. How to trim a garage door opening 1.