Adding exterior door trimaround an entrywaywhether existing or newly installedis a quick way to give your house a facelift.
Urethane foam frame molding is light, paintable, easy to cut, and will never rotideal for exteriors.
You may need to measure your door and order the headerthe horizontal piece at the topat a specific length.
The casing (the vertical parts that replace the brick molding) can be cut to size.
Adding trim to anentry doorwill take most of the day.
It’s a good idea to protect the area with a drop cloth.
Scrape Off Any Extra Paint
Scrape awayany accumulated paint or putty from the jamb.
If the reveal line is not clearly visible along the jamb edge, scribe a reveal line.
If needed, seal andinsulatethe gap between the jamb and the framing with non-expanding spray foam insulation.
Miter Ends of the Header
Miter the ends of the header using acircular saw.
If this happens, pare off the crust with a utility knife.
Drill pilot holes and fasten it as you did the casing.
Using a putty knife, apply exterior-grade caulking around where the molding meets the siding.
Look for new hardware to complete your front door update for aneasy DIYnew look.
