TRIM & FINISH CARPENTRY

Techniques & Tips from the Pros

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Contents

Introduction

TRIM STYLES

PREPARING FOR A TRIM PROJECT

Tools & Materials

Jobsite Preparation

Planning a Trim Layout

Removing Old Trim

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Measuring & Marking

Cutting & Fitting Joints

Finishing Trim

Sanding Trim

Painting Trim

Clear-Coating Trim

TRIM CARPENTRY PROJECTS

One-piece Base Molding

Built-up Base Molding

Picture Rail

Chair Rail

Built-up Chair Rail

Crown Molding

Built-up Crown

Polymer Crown

Basic Casing

Window Stool & Apron

Arts & Crafts Casing

Basement Window Trim

Decorative Door Header

Wall Opening

Wall Frame Moldings

Wainscot Frames

Raised-panel Wainscot

Jointless Rail-and-stile Wainscot

Ceiling Medallions

Coffered Ceilings

Custom Moldings

Metric Conversion

Resources/Credits

Index