Add Moulding To Flat Door

Leave 3 to 5 inches of space between the molding and the edge of the door and.

Add moulding to flat door.

Another reason we liked adding moulding to the flat door more is that it was cheaper than purchasing a new door. Use a chop saw to cut your trim pieces and then glue them on with liquid nails. Remove existing knobs from doors. Make sure the ends fit together snugly.

Prime and paint the molding and allow it to dry completely. Measure and mark one or more rectangles on the door with a combination square and pencil to mark the molding position. Use speed square level and a pencil to mark lines where your molding will go. Start by measuring and marking the doors to determine the size of your panels.

Determine the size and scale of the molding. Instructions clean the door with multi purpose cleaner. Start with the top piece. See notes below for more.

Miter cut the molding to size. The old flat door had settled with the house but the new door had to be adjusted to fit the uneven doorway and it still isn t quite right. Instructions determine lengths of plywood needed. Draw lines 5 in from the top and two sides of your.

Cut plywood strips to pre determined lengths. 2 start cutting wooden trim cutting it at 45 degree angle and do it untill you have all the pieces at the ready. Cut plywood into 4 wide strips. For less than 20 we gave our flat door a whole new look.

1 first decide where on your door you want mopulding to be in measure and mark the area making sure all your lines who will be used as a guide be straight. Use wood glue and a nail gun to attach the molding to the door.