How to Trim a Craftsman Style Door Pt 1

[@anitas4291]

That is crazy beautiful. I watched this step by step and tricked out my little 800 square foot ranch style house. Ur a great teacher. I didn't use the cove. I did every doorway and window. And added 5 foot high recessed wainscotting to the walls. It added so much character. I sold it on 3 days. I ran and purchased another little ugly house and I'm doing it again. Thank you! Ur making me so much money. Lol. There was a bidding war for my little house. Lol And trust me...there was nothing else special about it beside the gardens. Another youtuber taught me how to be a master Gardner/Landscaper. Your house is lovely! It has a kind of class that you don't see much of when guys decorate. 2 Thumbs Up!

[@rggoober9526]

I just followed your instructions and finished my daughters room did the window trim the same way...Now my wife wants the whole house done thanks for the video.

[@GotItMade]

That's very cool and it inspires me. I appreciate the great feedback. Send me a pic when you get a chance. I'd love to see how it turned out!

[@ms.shieldsteacheswriting7850]

Excellent directions- good explanations for each step.

[@Travlrsoulsurfr]

I had no idea how to trim craftsman style before watching your series. Thank you for taking the time to outline how to do all of this it saved me a lot of money, and I learned something in the process.

[@GotItMade]

+Andrew R Outstanding! Glad the vid helped out, Andrew. Send me some pics when you get done. [e-mail]

[@robertcasey7312]

Looks great. I’ve been wanting to do this for years. The video is excellent. Thank You.

[@rwboehm1432]

I found this series just in time to trim out a rental house I getting ready to sell. The old trim was in very bad shape so I stripped it out, retextured the walls, & repainted. I have been concerned about doing all the trim from scratch since I've never done it before. This looks well within my ability and I agree with your idea of painting everything before installation. In my rentals, with stained molding, I have used trim screws to install all the molding. When it s time to paint, I can pop the trim off, paint without any cutting in and reinstall the trim, It's fast and easy. Unless I point it out, no one even notices. Thanks again for the videos.

[@GotItMade]

Rw Boehm Thanks for watching and sharing a great tip. I really appreciate it. Glad the video gave you some ideas.

[@johncasor9698]

WoW that looks like a high dollar door trim... Very nice.... Million Dollar Homes would have that type of trim. i work in Million dollar homes everyday....

[@nathandavis3002]

Inccredibly helpful! looking to replace all the crappy 70s 1 1/2 inch trim in my house, along with baseboards, with beefy craftsman trim, what woulldve been there when our house was built in the 1900s

[@GotItMade]

Nathan Davis Thanks for watching, Nathan. Glad it helped out?

[@dshudson]

Funny, I watched this video 6 years ago when I bought my house, gezz you've come a long way. Great work man. I'm doing my foyer door and needed a reminder. Thanks

[@paulbarr1705]

Good video. Thanks for taking the time to post it.

[@chelysgarage1457]

Do you have a video on how to cover up big gaps 5inch or more with trim between the door header and the rough opening header and make it look good.

[@MrSeebsy]

for 1x4 skirting board, I should be using a 15 guage gun right? what length nails 2 & half??

[@SuperTony26]

Thanks for posting this. It really helped me before tackling my trims. Very easy to follow you. Great vid!

[@djijspeakerguy4628]

Any idea how to replicate an original 1909 craftsman door trim as close as possible? It’s got more layers on the side trim, and the crown thing is a bit more ornate and less boxy. It’s also got a much thinner bead with no sharp edges.

[@rwalker98]

great video; thank you! It really helped me out in getting started. I dont know if it's asking too much, but would it be possible for you to add the list of materials to the video description? Thanks again for the video!

[@jholland918]

Great video and explanations of what makes up the trim!

[@canadianyogi]

You're fantastic! Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@bearstud1957]

Thanks for the videos. Easy to follow . My problem I two(2) door openings that on the one side the mouldings butt together in the corner. I also chose to use flute boards on the side instead of plain board. Any suggestions??? Thanks.

[@nateitscake88]

Question... On the cove endings did you cut them at 45 degree and glue the small end pieces on to give it that "Cornered Look"

[@BadBadNotGreat]

that trim look amazing!

[@GotItMade]

Thank you!

[@suzannenarducci1362]

Hi - Nice work. Great instruction. Can you tell me what size is the cove piece you mentioned ? or where you purchase ? Thank you.

[@TomO-gf7yz]

Would you happen to have a video of how you did the other door to the right of the one on this video? I'm wondering what you used as there wasn't a door frame to work off of. Great video by the way.

[@GotItMade]

Tom O Thanks for watching Tom. No, I did not do a video of that passageway but it is the same concept. I used 3/4" pine boards to face the inside part and then build to craftsman style trim around that. Hope that helps out.

[@TomO-gf7yz]

Thanks

[@mrmarkfive]

Great video. What kind of blade are you using in the miter saw? Is that one of the Dewalt precision blades?

[@sonyajaderustin6351]

Great video...Doing this in a few weeks...I'm a little nervous but I know I can do it.

[@GotItMade]

Thanks for watching. Good luck on your project. You will do fine! Lemme know how it turns out...

[@sonyajaderustin6351]

Oh I will! I have to watch your video over a few more times to make sure I took good notes. I just found your video nice and easy. Thanks again!

[@GotItMade]

Outstanding!

[@mike_hallahan_SD]

What are the dims of the larger header and side casings of the door on the right in the brown room?

[@Mr.S.C.Wilson]

What size router bit are you using for the cross head strip?

[@ericbader7998]

Thanks for the videos, this pushes me to do my own door moldings. I was wondering if you had good ideas for base moldings that would fit nice with the door moldings shown on the video? 4 by 1 with rounding on the bottom and cove on top?

[@GotItMade]

Outstanding. Glad the video helped you find some inspiration. Hey, if you will email me I will send you some suggestions on the base. I get asked that a lot and have kind of a "canned" response I'd be glad to send you. Good luck on your project!

[@BeBreezy-zg8fl]

Will the big hammer trick work with my wife?

[@edwinbardales530]

Can I the same casing boards for the baseboards?

[@DunnRVLife]

what style base and crown do you go with to match your craftsman style ?

[@bonavalentin]

Do you follow the same process for the cased opening behind you at 9:28?

[@BTom16]

Love your video. Thanks!

[@GotItMade]

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it!

[@shelleypace8766]

In the brown room you have two door ways pretty close together. Why didn't you make them the same finished height even tho' the openings probably be made the same?

[@rosebudmoloney1734]

+Shelley Pace I agree the header should be taller it gives it a more proportionate look!

[@rosebudmoloney1734]

+Rosebud Moloney ( that would be rosebuds Dad)

[@1982MCI]

Shelley Pace because they are different height doors so you can’t trim them the same. That’s a patio door and they aren’t as tall as a bedroom door

[@DavidAJones9]

Awesome videos. What type of material are you using for your trim work?

[@GotItMade]

Thanks for the compliment! I use pine. It's not as expensive, it's stable, and pretty easy to work with. I have also used poplar. Same good characteristics but it's a little more expensive.

[@MsTavi1977]

I love all your videos, so much detail. I am getting ready to replace all the baseboards & casings throughout my home. The husband does have some wood working tools but certainly not like your shop (yet!). May I ask how you prepped your pine? The stock pine at my big box store is warped and very rough & I only have a small electric sander. Also,since I will be painting all my trim work white would it be better or acceptable if I went with mdf for the side casing & header, then use wood for the smaller pieces (bead, cove, & cap)? We love your videos, any advice much appreciated!

[@GotItMade]

MsTavi1977 Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate you watching! I buy the pine from Lowes. They have pretty good pieces there. You really not have to do a lot of prep work on in. I knock the hard edges off with some 220 sandpaper. Then just a good coat of primer and it's good to go to paint. It's trim and not furniture so I don't worry too much about it being perfect, you know. Many folks use MDF but I'm not a big fan of it. It's messy to cut, heavy, and not as durable. Just my personal opinion though. Good luck!

[@MsTavi1977]

You are welcome kind sir! Sadly, no Lowes in my area. We decided to go with mdf, and went with a small crown molding for the top. Working on it as we have time, basement is half way there & looks awesome. I never would have had the confidence to tackle this project without your videos. Thanks again!

[@GotItMade]

Good deal. Send me some pics when you get em done. I'd love to see how it all turns out!

[@MsTavi1977]

Will do! ;)

[@robertash3953]

Nice video. I had a question regarding the corner "issue" (only 3 inches on one side). Did you trim both pieces to 3" or just the piece on the left side of the door (as shown in you video). I have this issue on several doors in my home. Thanks again.

[@stoneyj1a1]

I like it but there's no profile on the side casing. Still looks great, wonder how it would look with oak

[@africancichlids3011]

in the future maybe you could provide a link to the second video in the description , just a little hint or tip , peace

[@13612]

Good video, was looking for something about crossheads on here and your's is about pretty spot on for what I am going to be doing in my house. Thinking of changing things up possibly with some RB3 casing though. Looks nice!

[@397coney7]

I had removed some tongue and groove paneling from the walls in my living room(from previous owner install). I want to trim out the door as you did, but all of the door casing sit proud of the sheetrock, up to 1/2" thick in some spots. I guess I could remove the door frame and use a table saw to trim some off the frame. But, does anyone have a better, more efficient way of doing it? Thanks!

[@williammastop8749]

Use filler pieces around the outside edge to fill the gap behind the trim. Attach them around the outside edge of the trim so that the gap does not show.

[@mcotter11]

So what was the header dimension used in the larger one? I have a similar setup and was going to ask the same question as sb0494

[@jackwright8159]

looks good. i haven't gotten that far yet. lol i noticed you spray paint all of your trim. i plan to do that. how do you thin your paint down to spray it?

[@chevy8588]

This man is pretty cool👍

[@africancichlids3011]

did u make that top piece with a router or , did you just purchase it , im trying to figure out which router bit they would have used in what looks to be a boston header .. great job looking good , like u said those pieces are expensive , i'd like to try to make that top molding myself , thanks for any advice subscribed

[@rrswitch48]

Why wasn't the door offset so the entire crown could be installed like the outside?

[@GotItMade]

rrswitch48 It was an "uh oh" I made during the framing. I wasn't planning on using the wider casing.

[@afwurch]

Looks great! Love the style doors and the wall color ~ Do you have the name of the color used on the walls? Thank you!

[@GotItMade]

+afwurch Thanks for watching. I can't remember the color but I'll try to find the swatch.

[@afwurch]

Thank you!

[@johnnykansas15]

Hey man, love the video(s). Gonna give it a shot and try to trim out a door using this method.

[@GotItMade]

+Johnny Kansas Yes! Good luck!

[@cnvw974]

Sorry if I missed it, but what is this material you are using called? Is it cheaper than going with a standard trim?

[@GotItMade]

cnvw974 I used regular off the shelf pine. It's probably a tad more expensive to do it this way.

[@lvennard]

Thanks Feddie, you gave me some great ideas on how to trim out my door. My first one looks great, and i learned alot, so my next one will look better. :) thanks again!

[@philipcatuogno2968]

Shouldn't you install the header first? You make sure it's level first because no house is absolutely level. Each side trim could easily be off by 1/8" or more.

[@matthewmarchetti6209]

Looks great! what kind of wood did you use to trim it out. Love the clean finish

[@GotItMade]

Thanks for watching. Mostly pine but poplar too. Whatever was cheaper at the time!

[@bleakobscurity]

where did you get trim gauge?

[@yoman5136]

I'm surprised you put arched doors in the craftsman style door opening. It looks great now my doors all 15 need to be hung and trimmed. The special order trim has been planed on the back side down the center. So now if I want to install like you did I will have an opening on the ends above the doors. My doors are all natural alder so caulking the exposed ends is out of the question. What would you suggest ? Thanks

[@Rick-the-Swift]

Yo Man, I see it's an old post, but still curious what you ended up doing? IMO, if you are planning to paint, then who cares about using caulk putty or whatever filler? However if you're not planning to paint and want the natural look of wood- that is going to take a professional or artists touch, and not always the best job for diy'ers to try and tackle.

[@1982MCI]

Rick the Swift he was not painting rick, he was using alder which is a high priced wood they use for trim and cabinets west of the Mississippi, specifically in the Colorado region. What he was describing was instead of filling with putty or caulk and then painting like the rest of the country does, he needed to put a mitered return on each end and that would solve it. Each one will require either 2 miter cuts or 4 depending upon how your doing it and what skills you have , a little wood glue and will only take a couple min per door

[@8BitLife69]

You should ALWAYS paint AFTER installing for a professional looking job. Things need to be spackled first, primed, caulked then final painted. Can't do that before it's hung!

[@jfdesignsinc.innovationsid1583]

Respectfully, You couldn’t possibly be more wrong and its obvious u never have been in the trenches of this task... when painting,, a nice finish, especially over wood , takes many ,many layers and coats,, primer is always the best first coat but not always required.......,but ya how easy is it to paint some trim when its full length, all stacked on waist high sawhorses and an ol tarp underneith... quickly gas on a few coats ,,, rather than doing the brunt of painting in a nice finished area that all needs masked off, and delicacy is slowing everything down..

[@SIE44TAR]

Quite the opposite. In fact, for my interior and exterior window casings I completely fabricate, prime and paint before installation, then attach with a handful of finish screws, fill holes, run a bead of caulk and touch up. If I need to replace the window the casing comes off as one unit.

[@GotItMade]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I have some ideas I'd be glad to share with you about this but I am limited on characters in this comment box. If you will head over to my website you can find my direct email there. If you send me a note I'll try to give you some ideas how to tackle your problem. There's a link to my website on my KZbin channel page.

[@samhealy7548]

blazingnailgun , it looks like the top cap is ripped from a 1x4. Do you do anything with the width? The video makes it look smaller than 3 1/2 inches.

[@kariiseri6273]

what is the thickness of the top stool?

[@GotItMade]

Thanks for watching. It's 3/4" on the very top and 1/2" on the next one down.

[@genehilmu8189]

Nice BNG.

[@TheJimbojetset1]

love the door I cant find it over in the uk

[@ehylander]

What kind of wood did you use for the trim?

[@TFCflooring]

Cased opening and door trim should be the same in new remodel

[@GotItMade]

They are.

[@pannu22]

i cant believe i paid someone to do this

[@joenino3]

looks real nice, but after ripping, routing, and cutting all those pieces i cant believe you still payed money for that trim gauge instead of making one from scrap

[@Rick-the-Swift]

joe nino, just curious but how exactly do you make your trim gauges from scrap?

[@1982MCI]

Rick the Swift by gluing 2 pieces of scrap together that runs up and down the door jamb and the piece glued to it protrudes across to where the casing will be and you cut it off at 1/8, 3/16, or 1/4” of reveal, depending on how much you want. I’m not the best to tell ya how but I could make ya a truckload of em in an hour or less that’s how easy it is. Good luck

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[@tobywigley5220]

My works too. Used woodprix handbooks and build it with no problems.

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[@gerardoavila4428]

Not helpful at all

[@mitchcoin7700]

U explain tooo MUCH !!!!!!!!!!!

[@GotItMade]

Shut up.

[@jimpayne6971]

Why are you doing craftsman trim on a Santa Fe door? That is NOT a craftsman door. Santa Fe is a southwestern style and looks ridiculous with Craftsman trim. Also you guess 2 hrs for ONE side of trim? I wouldn't hire you.

[@GotItMade]

I'm not asking you to hire me Sherlock.

[@JustPlaneMX]

Don't you love when people comment on things that have no relevance to the video!!!!! Seriously who cares what kind of door it is!!! It's a video on the trim, heck for all intensive purposes there could be no door at all!! Wow, everyone is a critic!! Watching this video you know what your doing and you bring "craft" back to craftsmanship. Anyone can slap up a few prefab pieces , caulk and paint. This is done right, with pride. I greatly appreciate your videos. Screw em, rock on!

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