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Extend the Life of Exterior Trim by Priming the End-Grain Cuts
For maximum durability, I back-prime exterior components such as fascia boards with 100% acrylic primer. But what about the ends of these boards? If they too are primed and caulked…
Fitting vinyl flooring under existing trim
Normally, my vinyl-flooring installation jobs involve one or two rooms, and there are typically two or three door openings. I prefer that the vinyl tuck under the door jambs and…
Coping With a Grinder
I'm a trim carpenter who prefers to cope crown molding rather than cut inside miters. I use a variety of tools to shape the cuts, and one of my favorites…
Fitting crown molding
When running crown molding, I often have to pull a piece down to do a little fussing with the cope cuts or to tweak a piece up or down. Even…
Filling holes in stain-grade work
I've found that it's best to wait until stain-grade work has received its coat of stain and one coat of finish before filling the nail holes. If you fill the…
Protecting Stain-Grade Trim
Every carpenter knows that it pays to have the painters in a position of feeling happily indebted to you. To that end, here's my tip. Whenever you are applying window…
Decorative beam ends with a router
Cutting a profile in the exposed ends of rafters and beams is a nice custom touch, but it can also be tedious and time-consuming. When a job came up cutting…
More MDF Trim
I read with interest the article Making Trim From MDF, by Jay Goldman. I, too, have been making moldings from MDF for a number of years, and I agree with…
10 Rules for Finish Carpentry
A veteran builder and teacher shares tips that make it easier to do a great job installing beautiful trim.
Installing Bifold Doors
Preassembling the jambs and the casings makes for a faster, more accurate job.

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