Add Moulding To Flat Door

Instructions clean the door with multi purpose cleaner.

Add moulding to flat door.

Prime and paint the molding and allow it to dry completely. Make sure the ends fit together snugly. Cut plywood into 4 wide strips. Start with the top piece.

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. Draw lines 5 in from the top and two sides of your. Another reason we liked adding moulding to the flat door more is that it was cheaper than purchasing a new door. Determine the size and scale of the molding.

Cut plywood strips to pre determined lengths. Use speed square level and a pencil to mark lines where your molding will go. Use a level to. Remove existing knobs from doors.

Sketch out the measurements and trim pieces for your door depending on size. See notes below for more. Miter cut the molding to size. 2 start cutting wooden trim cutting it at 45 degree angle and do it untill you have all the pieces at the ready.

Measure and mark a template for the trim moulding on the door using a pencil. 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. Leave 3 to 5 inches of space between the molding and the edge of the door and.

Start by measuring and marking the doors to determine the size of your panels. Measure and mark one or more rectangles on the door with a combination square and pencil to mark the molding position.