Modern Trim - How To

Trimless doors, and flush base. Achieving the modern details in this home designed by baldridgeARCHITECTS
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[@zaidyonan9208]

Glad he went through the whole video over-explaining the whole process only to not show the finished product. Thanks guy.

[@byronwelichko8577]

I was terrified you were gonna show a finished product. Thank you for sparing me.

[@emmarobbieus9107]

Byron Welichko LMAO!!!!

[@KB-cl3gl]

Legendary

[@michelleklgrk]

lol

[@mookeythepimpthompson6031]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@nyrz]

Hahahaha so true - why make a video and not show e end result. Idiots

[@PaulPeck]

Hi Matt, great video. I've done flush baseboards on one of my projects using Trim-Tex 1/2" reveal bead. Turned out amazing. Takes a lot of extra work and effort for a modern finish like this. But the finished product puts a home or business above the rest. IMO. I also ended up putting insulation in between each stud where the flush baseboards are. In order to reduce and minimize any sound transfer from room to room. Take care, -Paul

[@BB99234KJ]

I love how your background has a builders/electricians scribbling about a “fart fan” on it.

[@davekaplan4781]

Thanks Matt! Your first video on the flush base got us going. It was tough explaining to guys that like to put base over drywall. We did a reveal throughout our renovation. It's not perfect, but I think the overall look turned out nice ... even if it's not perfect. We did use the plasic Trim-Tex F Reveal. In all not an easy technique and it defintely takes some extra pre-planning and coordination, but worth it for the modern look.

[@everycoLor_312]

As a painter, I would love to shake the carpenter's hand who does this quality of work!

[@FlyingSugarCat]

When the door frame was installed where are the shims? Would the 1/4" reveal not expose some of the shimming locations?

[@taforth]

Great, informative video! Wow - I wish these types of videos were available before I had started my cottage project 🙄. I’ve been using various Fry Reglet trim extrusions for reveals as well as wall transitions (between dry wall and interior wood siding), with very little useful reference material out there. I also couldn’t find any Drywallers with any experience using these materials, so I’ve ended up dealing with it all myself 🤨. Your hung drywall looks beautiful 👍. Symmetric screw locations and clean lines, etc. You can tell that they care!

[@Johnintoit]

Great video Matt, adding it to my saved list of videos to reference back to when my house goes up.

[@B19NJY]

Hi Matt, great video! Can I ask, how is the door liner fit onto the framing? Is it just screwed/nailed and then filleted over? Or is there a trick fixing method?

[@mastergd86]

oh yes! By the way, this jamb detail is very popular used in UK and looks beautyfull. This alu trim is called 'shadow gap trim' it usually is done by dryliners( extremely experienced, of course). Also I have done it in different colors and looks amazing.

[@FarmerSarducci]

Please show finished results.

[@NoSQLKnowHow]

If you look at the other video he did that he mentions in the early part of the video you can see finished casing and baseboards like he is talking about in this video.

[@krizlee8282]

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[@gentbar7296]

FarmerSarducci USE URE IMAGINATION

[@sidley1234]

Kriz lee p

[@NoSQLKnowHow]

In the future, can you please do a start to finish video like this for exterior sheathing and insulation that you do on your houses?

[@buildshow]

I'll put that in the hopper, good video idea

[@kdunic]

I'm really interested in how you finished the cap on the stair walls in this house. Do you have any details?

[@waynekinney0511]

Any details how the mudding worked around door jam?

[@twiggles2789]

How did you protect your doors during construction from damage and moisture? I Will be building in the Texas climate as well. Thanks for the great idea Matt!

[@colebevans8939]

As an experienced drywaller/taper I would not use any metal bead like this, they are much more likely to pop than any other type of bead. Besides that if you want the most crisp edge buy Fast Mask from trim tech. You put it on and coat it and then it had a peel away strip on the edge for when you are done. It will keep all of the mud off of your door casing and windows as well as leave a perfect clean edge.

[@TheMilford]

What’s holding the 1/4” reveal? is it a spacer or the studs, It it treated or painted?

[@JoniAntonio]

Just what i was looking for matt! thank you! now im back to the drawing table!

[@chipfriday8166]

Matt: Can you direct me to the finished product? I'd love to see it finished out.

[@vanislandsurf]

What is filling in most of the gap (but is recessed) between the metal trim piece and the jamb?

[@headlesnorseman701]

i rebuilt my bedroom in a totally trimless design. was literally one of the most frustrating and time consuming things of my life. but it looks SO GOOD when its done lol

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Headles Norseman How about a pic?

[@hunterherr8988]

What do you use where the wood jamb and the aluminum channel meet? Do you put a thin bead of caulk?

[@richmo619]

Matt, what's between the door jamb and the rough opening. Is there a wood spacer? Or a backer rod/sealant? Or do you have an open gap?

[@michael.schuler]

We hadn't heard of this metal bead product so achieved similar result by rabbeting outer edge of jamb for consistent reveal, then trimming drywall with standard metal bead.

[@turboflush]

My 1940's house has rolled built in edges for door frame. The plaster lays on top of door frames. I wanted to dupl it when i moved some doors but could not find the moulding to do it. Even exterior door frames are locked into this. In my case the edging was nailed to the frame and then drywall/plaster installed.

[@jamieedgar9769]

When doing the “no-trim” look, how wide would you need to order the jamb? Do you stick to the same jamb width you would when using casing or does it need to be adjusted?

[@Scott-rf5ux]

Anyone else notice "fart fan" written on the wall at 0:54? Very professional!

[@patriciagantz377]

How you get that trim under your right eye ?

[@mardin8985]

Do you change the hinge backset or use a smaller hinge so the barrel does not protrude into the room as there is no casing around the door?

[@kakeiw]

Have you ever had problem with settlements btw the jam and rough opening? with a 1/4" reveal, even an 1/8" settlement would show. I always want to do my next house like this but worry about this being a problem down the road.

[@buildshow]

+William Wong not had that issue.

[@jezza6575]

That's gonna look incredible and super clean!

[@buildshow]

+Jeremy Eisenhut yeah baby!

[@BenMarvin]

Jeremy Eisenhut Crisp!

[@Motoch3]

What is in or how do you build the 1/4" gap between the door frame and reglet. Is there something something inside there?

[@jonynegreros5426]

Charlie Hatfield shims I believe

[@Motoch3]

It must be the regret covers the gap between the door frame and studs/edge of drywall. Otherwise you would see the door frame shines.

[@tylerfrost4303]

Explained here: fryreglet.com/downloads_shapefinder/ZRevealMolding.pdf

[@Motoch3]

Thanks

[@funtrollersmitty9672]

yes dude is prob a drug dealer or perv put in body scanner..

[@jeffhammer9958]

Nice. I have a house coming up next month I will be trimming like this. Renovations so boarders have been in and trimmed all the drywall up 7” and took the drywall back to the next closest stud. I’ll hang the doors with 1-1/2” jambs with the stops machined in the jambs then the baseboards. Tapers will be adding a 1/2x1/2”reveal. Can’t wait to do this one

[@martinwebb3222]

Probably looks good, if you could see a finished example...Mistake number one hire a producer that knows the sequences of a dynamic fully completed video. When demonstrating “how to video” you must incorporate the image of the finished subject being talked about, it is imperative or you have just wasted every bodies time.. Muding /sanding and painting must be a disaster trying the protect the wood, painting the 1/4gap between the wood jamb and visuals of light passing through the gap when the door is closed??? All questions you haven’t addressed in the video.

[@gabemonticure3074]

"it is imperative"...shut up dude go do your own builds then take the weekend to make how-to videos bc Matt is a full time GC. Matt, love your videos and am sending this clip to my architect for a build up in North Carolina. Go Longhorns.

[@Rodfather72]

Looks like he and the producer fought about it. Builder lost and finished with black eye.

[@gabemonticure3074]

@Gary Miller You're an egg

[@loudm0uth]

Love the vídeos Matt, the discussions it brings.

[@cjkullman]

Nice job Matt. I put reglets in my house at the bottom of drywall where it meets the concrete floors and regret not having the finish carpenters install it. The drywallers really struggled to get clean joints and complained about it the whole time! I had to give them lessons in mitering joints!

[@trvsdvdsn]

@David Anewman fryreglet.com/

[@chrisroth4438]

Do jambs such as these have to be custom made on site or is there a readily available source for pre cut materials?

[@winstonbenedict3525]

It's going to look awesome! (2 years later ...*crickets*)

[@adambrown2817]

Beautiful concept Matt. I'm attempting to plan for this on my home we are building now. My questions is, what acts as the door stop here. It's hard to tell from the video but is there a rabbet along the back side of the jamb? This would give a different look from the backside with a smaller jamb face no?

[@DCUPtoejuice]

But how do you mud it after the wood is there? Or do you just have the frame up for show?

[@michaelschoonmaker7170]

How did you get that shiner under your eye??

[@buildshow]

Rough super bowl party...

[@MegaMetinMetin]

Matt Risinger got into a fight?

[@1977jmad]

Michael Schoonmaker Go Pats!!! Lol (Punch)

[@buildshow]

+MegaMetinMetin actually not a great story. Tripped on a lego set in the middle of the night. Face plant into dresser.

[@MegaMetinMetin]

Matt Risinger ooo legooss, that must of woken you up :D

[@jv1969]

correct me if I'm wrong, but that outlet is close to the floor- I thought it was UBC to be 12" , but then what about floor outlets? maybe dedicated circuits ? anyone?

[@mar1video]

jimi vee - wall mounted outlets- 12" off the floor, in floor outlet is in the floor, not in the baseboard

[@thecarpenter9408]

jimi vee good freaking point man thjs dude is living in some lala land

[@TomsVids4You]

Senior Engineer taught me early on as a young EIT: the only code that matters is the interpretation of the inspector of the AHJ! NFPA 70 NEC is surprisingly silent on outlet and switch height. The IRC incorporates the NEC, so in Michigan: Michigan Residential Building Code -> International Code Counsel (IRC) -> NEC -210.52 -> 6" horizontally along any wall to an outlet. Height not specified.

[@russellpadilla377]

What are the reglet part number for the corners, door frame, and baseboard?

[@chillbro2275]

Man never even thought any of this. Never heard of a reglet. So cool!

[@waynepatterson9771]

Do the carpenters have to plane the base to the floors? I've never applied base on hardwood floors that didn't need to have that done

[@GeorgeMcKnight]

Wouldn't the plaster/mud crack over time if plastered over the 'raglet'?

[@jcon6115]

Yes you’re right however if they put mesh tape over it then that’ll prevent the crack.

[@SgtZima]

Reglet. And not if it's done properly.

[@toryschulz325]

Worth noting that in addition to the edge profile trims, Fry Reglet also has a trimless door kit available for a true no-frame look.

[@buildshow]

+Tory Schulz thanks. Didn't know that

[@InTentZManIpulSation]

Isnt the z/ shadow bead similar to a cornerbead/ therefore the fillers job? I've never heard of a finish carpenter installing that?

[@jonynegreros5426]

enjoy your videos man, I'm a full time college student and full time carpenter but always got time to watch your videos during lunch

[@buildshow]

+Jony Negreros that's awesome! Thanks for watching

[@jonynegreros5426]

Matt Risinger hope you can come to the los Angeles build expo one day, i am going next week!

[@TrespassersWillBeShot]

How is the flooring installed? The gap between the base plate and flooring if not using trim? I'd love to see this installed.

[@Catawbasecurity]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@bigboygil5682]

Hello.. What size Beech wood did you use for the door frame? Thanks

[@SuperAlfaDogg]

Question: Can you give an accurate hard bid on a project like this? I had worked on a similar project with a mediocre frame which hadn't been punched out properly. Of course the architect wasn't grounded in reality and the builder and superintendent weren't really qualified for this caliber of build making the trim carpentry, let me say kindly...um...challenging (not my exact words during construction). Anyway with tighter control of the construction process approximately how much would this add to this segment of the bid?

[@herberttamayo5225]

I just discovered this amazing video . Do have a follow up showing the finished trims? Please let me know, thank you.

[@dkenny]

sorry I like traditional trim.. what happens when the house shifts..you now seasonal..expansion/contraction.. cracks? might be nice look for a year or two..then how to fix? ripe it all out and start over? patch and repaint? and repeat? how does this hold up over years?

[@michaelstiller2282]

the shadow bead looks great, but it is a pain to work with. the r/o needs to be closer to the jamb so the channel has a nailer, your jamb needs to be thick so the screws in the hinges don't stick out of the back of the jamb and interfere will the channel. every wall needs to be pirfectly plumb, or the doors and the channel don't end up flush.

[@MN-eg5jr]

Hi mat I’m planing to remodel my house like this I wonder how thick the door frame needs to be ? 2x4 + 2 Sheetrock 5/8 Do I need to add something for the plaster finish on this beats so I’ll finish real flush ??

[@itzmillertyme]

Hey Matt did you use the same reglet for base as you did around door ??

[@MrImmortalsounds]

Do the outlets pass code? In TN they must be at least 18 inches from the finished floor

[@sniper60605]

How many regalets was that? I lost track looking at the shiner...?

[@tgcarch]

Matt, Are those doors pre-hung, or did you field build the frames and mortise the hinges?

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Why does the carpenter have to be Finnish? Wouldn't a Swedish or Norwegian carpenter be just as skilled?

[@mar1video]

Rumpa Stiltskin - because when they used Polish contractors everything was shining... 😱

[@marklittle2008]

My Russian contractor might be the fastest I’ve ever seen.

[@jimmierandall9571]

What Fry Reglet profile did you use here? I don't see it on the website.

[@earthkeepr7591]

Love the look. Love the show

[@95thousandroses]

Nice shiner. Must've gotten into an argument with an old school traditional builder.

[@buildshow]

+95thousandroses that's fantastic. Yes. That's my new line!

[@Arturcik666]

Builder by day, MMA fighter at night.

[@juliegoyette9238]

Would have been nice to see final look.

[@hatzlmike1]

Great video. I learned a lot. You guys also write the word fart fan on the drywall in the background over your right shoulder at the end. Added bonus.

[@nickmcgarvey6463]

You can do some really interesting stuff like this by getting creative with the Schluter catalog. Tons of options.

[@davidryan7981]

Greatest thing about this video is that he's going into detail about how precise and flush everything's going to be, and all the attention to detail that is going to make it look amazing. Then some electrical guy writes "fart fan location" on the drywall. Lol

[@pcatful]

I have some qusstions and I can't find a blog or anything on your website on this topic. I'd like to see this from start to finish> It would be great to see a section.. Where do they stop the drywall in this installation? The trimmer stud? How is the door frame installed, shims etc. if you don't have the trim to cover this? How is the reveal set? It looks like you are using a different casing bead for the base, with a flange that goes downward as well --or...? Thanks.

[@matt_metcalf]

what is happening inside the reveal? it looks like there is maybe an aluminum channel in there so you're not seeing the shims?

[@buildshow]

thats correct!

[@matt_metcalf]

oh I see it now, part of the reglet. nice detail!

[@jasonwilhite1036]

so the 1/4" reveal is part of the reglet? I didn't see that on the profile, are there special pieces for the door surrounds? Also, love the videos, keep up the great work!

[@jasonwilhite1036]

Nevermind, I see that edge now.

[@evilsimeon]

Matt Metcalf there is probably a rabbet on the back side of the jamb that the metal sits against. It is best to run the base and metal so they can be straightened prior to drywall and use a channel on the base, L metal won't work. If all you want is a shadow line this detail is simple. If you also want the wall flush with the trim the detail becomes a huge pain and takes more time. Lots of shimming.

[@mgs771]

How do i do this on a block build no dry wall

[@Matthew-vw5ik]

Hello. I wanted to ask, how was the d-300 cut? do you have any special blade?

[@jumperjackflash]

How much more time (in terms of percentage) does the modern trim look take? 30% more time?

[@buildshow]

Fred probably yes

[@scotthornsby4858]

Is that reglet around the base a different version? It almost looks like it’s shaped like letter T. Also what material is that behind that corner bread. The area between the baseboard and the drywall reglet? There appears to be some type of finish between there.

[@rymac6551]

Hey great Video. I'm wondering what the painter thinks of this 1/4 reveal. I am curious about where the trim paint starts and stops or being modern is it all the same. Thanks for vids bud!

[@lrc87290]

I think it is actually a 1/2 revel. I just bought $2000 worth.

[@billreiffer8395]

Matt can you share how thick you went on this door jamb? 1 1/2"? Thank you

[@cameronhemenway1455]

As an aspiring architect, this channel is super cool! I've done remodels in the past and now I want trimless doors!

[@buildshow]

+Cameron Hemenway fantastic! Glad you are enjoying our content

[@kikeeeee18]

Installed this in a commercial building in Houston Texas, my oh my it is such a pain. To get it perfect

[@jeffmoore2699]

What do you mean finished with dry wall later after install reglet. You mean drywall compound?

[@truesouthdesigns4304]

Great Video. I especially love the words on the wall Fart Fan!

[@resellpanda88]

any video tips on finishing a basement?

[@davidstanek1227]

How to prep for trim? I saw no trim finished.

[@U2Berror]

Pure quality and beuty!

[@helmanfrow]

What's going on inside that reveal? Is that just open to the wall cavity? Is there lumber back there?

[@RRENH]

Notice there are no shims around this door. The door is perfectly square. Walls built with dimensional lumber could have never achieved this level precision throughout the construction phase.. I am going to have to try Timberstrand studs. Great video Matt!

[@outdoorcrazy]

I have done about a dozen houses with either this exact detail or something very similar. It is a total pain in the but to make these look good. Lots of coordination, craftsmanship, and attention to detail are needed. Architects who design these houses get cursed at daily by the guys who build them...

[@wildtwindad]

Jeff Meagher you read my mind bud! dealing with a finiky fartitect with a degree in spendgineering right now. loves to get his way or its the highway

[@danielpowell7893]

Jeff Meagher I've done 2 houses with this detail in metal and one house in plastic. Plastic fry reglet is sooooo much easier. This channel is only semi pro. 5/8 drywall and 5/8 trim, when you add the fry reglet you're now proud of the trim and looks so bad

[@donaldthompson7705]

Jeff Meagher You must charge way more for such detailed work right? if so how much more? 2x, 3x the price for detailed work?

[@sharonfrawley7424]

Or you could use a Fry Reglet Minimalist Door Frame www.fryreglet.com

[@gentbar7296]

Jeff Meagher Oh cry me a river. track home workers have no Id about how colonial victorian etc fancy homes used to be

[@flowingstone1]

How does that outlet pass code?

[@caseydurrans521]

That's exactly what I was wondering!

[@mar1video]

flowingstone1 - filmed on location ( perhaps Brazil ?)

[@thomash5876]

It doesn’t... i was thinking the same thing, good call.

[@Faddnn]

That's standard hight in Europe and if the code is related to flooding (only reason I can see such code would make any sense) , you can protect the circuit with an RCD.

[@AndRyznar]

Can you link the finished product? Thanks

[@luke9822]

Any link or name for these door jambs?

[@koenigjeffrey]

How much are you over size on your RO so you don't see shims or does the rock come after the door in those areas? Used the clay box covers from a video last year and my customer was very happy. I always learn something from you even though I live in the north. Keep up the great work.

[@buildshow]

Jeffrey Koenig usual RO. Install the doors pre-Sheetrock. thanks for watching. Glad my videos help!

[@bluebird5100]

i like the 1.5 inch door jambs. Are those site built or ordered?

[@buildshow]

bluebird5100 ordered locally

[@thebigdoghimself]

The blocking used at the bottom. Would it not have been better to have installed that horizontally vs. vertically? That way you could have a 4" space in between that and the lower member giving you space for wiring etc? Plus on a 2x4 interior wall you would only need one vs two pieces (one for each side of the wall).

[@nicknissan3086]

looks like the finisher went ahead and dotted that eye when you told him about the plans to use this system

[@Lilmiket1000]

RIght! Im like wtf is up with his eye!

[@ModernGentleman]

I've been finishing for 17 years and that exactly what I thought 😄

[@PEACE_888]

Hahaha!

[@GreenIllness]

This explains everything

[@tomekcz20022]

Where can I buy that fry reglet trim?

[@flan80]

Great detail. Who built the jambs?

[@coopercarter]

Great videos! What camera are you shooting with? Looks great.

[@buildshow]

+Cooper Carter thanks! We are shooting with a pair of Panasonic GH4's.

[@HashInfo]

thanks I can't wait to make my house look nice BRO!