Eight Custom-Fitted Doors and Trim in a Hamilton Basement
This Hamilton basement project included eight custom-fitted interior doors, new jambs, Craftsman-style flat-stock casing, hardware, baseboards and trim around two built-in shelves.
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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.
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.
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.
How Wide Should Door and Window Casing Be?
Casing width should be chosen according to the door, window, baseboard, ceiling height and actual wall conditions. This guide explains how profile style, proportion and difficult basement openings affect which casing looks and performs best.
8-Foot Interior Doors, Custom Casing and Baseboards in a Toronto Home
This large Toronto finish carpentry project included heavy 8-foot interior doors, casing, baseboards and cased openings throughout the home. Several rough openings had to be widened, and every door had to be resized because the finished flooring height had not… Read More »8-Foot Interior Doors, Custom Casing and Baseboards in a Toronto Home
Home Renovation Order: What Comes First, and What Should Never Be Done Too Early?
Managing your own renovation means coordinating every trade in the right order. This practical guide explains when to schedule rough-ins, inspections, drywall, flooring, doors, baseboards, shoe moulding, paint and final fixtures.
Designer-Inspired Custom Interior Doors in Vaughan
An interior designer reached out with a door inspiration photo that could not be sourced quickly for the project timeline. Instead of waiting weeks for a special-order door, Wood Job created the look on site using plain slab doors, applied… Read More »Designer-Inspired Custom Interior Doors in Vaughan