How to Trim a Door in 10 Minutes

Learn how to trim a door in just 10 minutes per side. Follow these steps to make your door trim look like new.
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0:01 - 0:25 How to Trim a Door
0:26 - 0:49 Tools & Materials
0:50 - 1:19 Step #1: Cut Off Shims
1:20 - 4:32 Step #2: Cut & Install Top Door Trim
4:33 - 5:30 Step #3: Check the Miter
5:31 - 6:47 Step #4: Cut Side Door Trim
6:48 - 8:38 Step #5: Glue & Nail Side Door Trim
8:39 - 9:21 Step #6: Cut & Install Right Side Door Trim
9:22 - 9:41 Step #7: Paint Door Trim
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[@learnerlearns]

I like this guy. Straight talking. Knows his business. Clear and concise. I also like the fact there is NO MUSIC. Good job FH!

[@joequayzar4592]

Learner-Learns yes no dang music!! Lol

[@neonwilliams5300]

Agreed! It's like ppl seem to think music is needed so there's no 'awkward' silences lol

[@alanmetheny6557]

i agree

[@murraycrichton2001]

Love the no music as well

[@bac4998]

Came to say exactly this.

[@kubectlgetpo]

That tip about cutting with miter saw and moving the trip in a few tines was gold

[@dancrowley488]

My favorite part of these types of videos is how they bring out all the know-it-all, ultimate construction, tough guys saying how everything this guy did was wrong. The very guys that made me leave the trades. Nothing wrong at all with how this guy trimmed the door. If it looks good at the end, you did it right. Period.

[@yamster88]

Wow a video that was straight to the point and actually good information also. He didn’t even tell us to subscribe and like all of his videos for 5 minutes. 👍🏻 appreciate people like this.

[@enriquecasiano579]

I own my home and it was build in 1952 and back them no tools no ideas of this work of art this video is gold to me i have to do all my doors and windows thank you papi

[@SlimSh8E]

Kudos to you for putting the header up first. I've had arguments with carpenters who insist on putting the legs on first. This causes a "trap" situation where both header miters have to fit the legs perfect or you end up short after making your adjustments. With the header on first you can adjust the miter on the leg if you need to and most of the time a small space at the floor is going to be of no consequence, or possibly being cut even shorter by the flooring installer.

[@guilmerturcios6557]

SlimSh8E agree

[@lclaughton]

This gentleman is a delight to watch and his narration is crystal clear...GREAT VIDEO SIR...

[@curtismarkley752]

This video was extremely helpful. It shows how to measure properly and how to start. Also how to get great miter joints.

[@diceoutsidethebox3638]

You have saved me a ton of future mistakes by teaching me how to use a test piece to check my miter before cutting the side trim! It’s such a simple hack that I’m embarrassed I didn’t think of it myself. Great instructional video that is easy to understand and follow with great details and tips regarding how to find the short points of the top trim, to dip the blade and move the board until you get to your mark before making a full cut, to keep your nails and inch away from the outside corners to prevent splitting, and to wipe away the glue before it dries. A+

[@mikeyblial3152]

This was fantastic. Thank you so much for the wisdom!

[@alextorrez8545]

Did my first door trim today thank you! I was lost before I saw this.

[@Kawinj]

Nice video! Good job keeping it simple. Sometimes with a corner that is fighting me to get tight miters, I'll barely lift the front edge of the casing as I make the cut on the saw. This provides a very subtle back bevel to your cut, and is sometimes just enough to allow your joint to be tighter. For DIY first timers, make sample corners out of scrap pieces first before you go cutting your final pieces. Not every corner is a true 90 so making samples and recording the angles on the backs will allow you to make the correct cut the first time on your good pieces. Also, cut 1/16 or more away from your pencil line if this is your first time doing this. Bring the piece up to the door and check for accuracy, you'd be amazed at how short you may come up by simply trusting your line the first time. It happens, and at least if you're too long, you can go back to the saw and nibble away a bit more until it's correct. Moldings aren't cheap, so do it right the first time. And the obvious, if you're planning on painting this, buy pre-primed paint grade molding, not the unfinished stuff. You'll save a lot of money.

[@littlemissy8027]

You gave really great directions, clear and concise. Thanks.

[@albertovelasco883]

All I can say .Thank You.my knowledge just got better with the extra tips I got from You.

[@dglesterhardunkichud5178]

Made easy! Looks great, thanks.

[@logan5326]

Great video! This encouraged me to take a solo flight into framing my apt doors the easy and correct way. Thanks Mr: Larson!

[@devry1978]

Awesome video, been looking at a lot of videos but this one is the best. Starting from the top is the best way

[@0MGI5UCK]

Fantastic work and decent length of video. Definitely subscribing to this one, thanks man!

[@kathleenconnolly8149]

Great video, concise explanation, love the tips of not having to measure with a tape. Thanks for taking the time.

[@MrDammitt]

I was taught to nail the trim to the door casing all the way around and then a nail through the miters BEFORE nailing the entire trim to the wallboard......Just a different way to skin a cat. Great video!

[@Two_Buck]

Great tips and to the point. I feel super confident now. Thanks.

[@sonair2]

thank you sir you are a great instructor. Awesome

[@luisbernardez7627]

good job my friend. very straightforward.

[@cesargonzales7234]

Wow, that was some amazing hacks there. Doing it this way I will never need a tape measure.

[@phoenixblack1220]

Great work, thank you!

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this is o great thank everyone for all your great help

[@descoiatorul]

You make it look so easy. Thanks!

[@alwaysskepticalforever2718]

Now I can tackle this after this straightforward, no nonsense video. 👏🏻

[@josemontano5614]

That looks grey and pretty easy I tried it works

[@josemontano5614]

Great

[@fangorn1000]

Excellent. Thank you for sharing.

[@noureddine309]

Great staff. Many thanks.

[@en3rgy77]

very easy to follow, makes perfect sense

[@montwolfman]

Thanks for sharing this knowledge. I am about to hang three interior doors. Really helpful.

[@carlosluque3285]

Great teacher man thank you

[@bruce-le-smith]

Bang on, great video, thank you

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Super job , bravo .

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Awesome video, thank you!

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Perfect work 👍

[@stevied9082]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@susannekuhlmann2043]

Thank you so much. Great video!

[@LisaSummerour]

OMG . . . I love how he teaches. I've laid engineered flooring, ceramic tile and wainscoting and I was terrified of trim and moulding. Until NOW! He has given me a huge boost of confidence. Now I need to find his video on crown moulding and baseboard trim!

[@randyhernandez6519]

Great institutional video, thank you, im tackling baseboards and door trim.

[@gfldodge]

Nice job. Thank You !!!

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Great vid great details thank you

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Thanks for the video!

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Great video!

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Great straight forward video! 5 stars

[@plynpool1]

Great video.. Helped me out a ton.

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This guy is so Smooth .. lol. Love the video

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Awesome tips. SUBSCRIBED!

[@nisancashi2241]

excellent tip

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Very good video- thanks!

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Good work!!

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Great information. Thanks

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Thank you you give me a big idea I like your tutorial.

[@elb5647]

Great tip, made easy. THANKS

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Special video.Congrats

[@mattwall1720]

Looks great

[@jcurrado]

Nice job on this video! Ive installed a lot of door moulding and these little tips helped a lot!

[@bmker5469]

Another great video.. very informative..

[@3apples10001]

Good work thanks.

[@TheFantomAngel]

Congrats on a really good video.

[@moisesrobles7884]

Very nice show. Thanks for all the info

[@grif13]

Looks easy enough. Thank you Travis. I'm going to give it a go and fix my sticky door.

[@angelvasquez8145]

Thanks 😎great job señor

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Idk why but I like this guy alot.

[@wallacelux]

Well done mate 🙏

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Nice video. Well done.

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You are the man.

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great video guy explains stuff excellent

[@ladykenja2700]

- VERY good info. Thanx.

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Excellent!

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Simple and looks great, nice video.

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Thank you so much ! I learned something today.

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Great video.. Thanks

[@carpiland]

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Good Job teacher

[@OneEyePI]

Very informative

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A million bucks job !!!!!!!!!👍

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Good job. I like it. I want these 2 tools for my husband.

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Sounds like your husband bout to go to work around the house on those 'honey-dos'!!!!

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8:43 Best Part!

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Best video ever.

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Well done.

[@gustavomendoza6414]

Awesome video I’m 23 just got my first house and doing all the work myself great tips

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I love watching these older videos!!

[@Gcrilla]

One of the best how to vids I've ever seen.

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Thank you

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Good video!

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Nice , very nice , now I know how!!! Gracias gringo

[@danrhoades7830]

Thank you.

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Nice job

[@abuamanah9176]

thank you so much! now i have the courage to do it, just need to convince the wife!

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You’d be great for a television instructional show. Terrific voice and excellent video.

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