Door and Trim Installation in a Kitchener Attic
This Kitchener attic project included two interior doors, custom jamb work, four window extensions, casing, baseboards, shoe moulding and trim around complex shiplap corners.
Jack Cenk Ozer
Replacing a Mirrored Sliding Closet Door with a Hinged Door in Milton
A floor-to-ceiling mirrored sliding closet door dominated the entrance of this Milton home. Wood Job removed the old system, resized and reframed the opening, installed drywall, fitted a hinged panel door with casing, and completed the surrounding wall to match… Read More »Replacing a Mirrored Sliding Closet Door with a Hinged Door in Milton
When You Should Not Install Crown Moulding
Crown moulding can complete a room, but it can also make a low ceiling feel lower, draw attention to uneven surfaces or compete with details already in the space. Here is how to recognize when leaving it out—or choosing a… Read More »When You Should Not Install Crown Moulding
Replacing Interior Doors: Should the Existing Casing and Baseboards Stay?
Existing casing and baseboards do not automatically need to be removed when interior doors are replaced. Their condition, profile, dimensions and relationship with the new doors determine whether keeping them will save useful work or leave the renovation looking incomplete.
Why Baseboard and Door Casing Should Be Chosen Together
Baseboard and door casing do not need to have identical profiles, but they must work together in thickness, proportion, style and at every transition. This guide explains what to check before ordering trim, especially when replacing existing casing in a… Read More »Why Baseboard and Door Casing Should Be Chosen Together
Who Caulks, Fills and Paints New Trim?
Who fills nail holes? Who applies caulking? And should your finish carpenter do it before leaving? This guide explains how the work is normally divided between finish carpenters and painters so you know what to expect before your project begins.
Custom 96-Inch Solid-Core Door Installation in Oakville
This Oakville custom home required every 96-inch, 1¾-inch-thick solid-core door to be resized because the framed openings were narrower than the supplied door package. The project also included custom jamb preparation, tall casing and carefully mortised European-style door hardware.
Can a Standard Interior Door Be Cut Shorter or Narrower? What the Door Construction Allows
Standard interior doors can sometimes be trimmed, but the safe amount depends on the door’s construction, manufacturer instructions, panel layout and hardware position. Finish carpenter Jack Cenk Ozer explains why a door that can physically be cut may still look… Read More »Can a Standard Interior Door Be Cut Shorter or Narrower? What the Door Construction Allows
MDF or Wood for Baseboards, Casing and Window Trim?
MDF, finger-jointed pine and poplar behave differently around floors, windows, corners and moisture. This guide explains where each trim material works well, where it can fail and what homeowners should consider before ordering baseboards and casing.
Will Solid-Core Interior Doors Really Make Your Home Quieter?
Solid-core interior doors can make bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices noticeably quieter, but the door slab is only part of the result. Construction, floor clearance, gaps, hardware and door stop adjustment all affect how much sound passes through an opening.