I knew there must be a better way.
Outside trim work of french doors.
I was right there with ya in the story and i didn t even paint one yet lol.
Door trim should be mitered at a 45 degree angle at the top.
The fit and finish of the trim was the worst i d ever seen in my life.
The contractor who installed these double french doors leading to the patio did an awful job installing the simple door trim around it.
Mark your reveal lines use test pieces to check your corners and transfer the reveal lines to the casings for cutting and nailing.
You then measure across the top of the door jamb.
So i had to do something about it.
How doers get more done.
Door trim door casing exterior moulding flexible moulding 1 x 1 pine trim 1 2 x 1 3 4.
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.
Today s exterior french doors often arrive prehung in a wood frame complete with sill and weatherstripping.
Find french patio doors at lowe s today.
When you picture frame a window however install the top casing first photo 11 then the two sides and finally the bottom.