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.
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
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.
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
Kitchen Window Casing Replacement in Mississauga Around an Existing Backsplash
A Mississauga homeowner contacted Wood Job through the website about replacing the casing around a kitchen window. The existing DIY backsplash made the transition difficult, but the homeowner did not want to remove and reinstall all the tile. This small… Read More »Kitchen Window Casing Replacement in Mississauga Around an Existing Backsplash
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.
Installing Interior Doors and Trim on Uneven Plaster Walls
Uneven plaster walls do not prevent clean door and trim installation, but the jamb, casing and wall cannot all be treated as though they share the same plane. Learn how a finish carpenter handles plumb jambs, changing wall depth, casing… Read More »Installing Interior Doors and Trim on Uneven Plaster Walls