Then measure the length of the moulding from the inside point of the miter you just cut to the desired length.
How to install trim around a garage door.
Step 3 position the weather stripping and trim above the garage.
Nail up the large base photo 13.
Nail the head moulding piece to the door jamb with trim nails.
Step 4 placing the trim to the sides of the garage.
If you are adding trim to other parts of the door cut those pieces out as well.
You will need to measure both the height and the width of the garage door.
Pry on the crowbar to lift the trim and loosen it.
Make a mark before you cut another 45 degree miter with the power miter.
Then use a miter saw to cut the trim to those measurements factoring in a 1 8 reveal on the doorway image 2.
Cut the trim to size use a tape measure to measure the area around the door image 1.
Tap on the back of it with a hammer to drive the tip in as far as you can.
Use a hack saw to cut the trim to the length you need.
Insert the tip of a flat crowbar under the trim.
This will determine how long your trim will need to be.
Cut the first miter on the head moulding piece.
Some garage doors are.
Hammer the trim with the finishing nails and to get the best results ensure that the nails are approximately a foot away and the rubber edge is slightly attached to the garage door.
Measure the inside dimensions of the garage door jamb horizontally across the top and vertically along both sides.
Lift up the trim and place it at the location you want.
Cut pieces of vinyl jamb material starting with the top jamb to match these.
Learn how to install our vinyl thermostop garage door trim.