How To Trim An Interior Door’S Top?

This DIY video teaches how to trim or cut down a door to fit and shorten it without chipping. It takes 10 minutes per side to complete the process. To achieve a professional, modern look when installing trim, you can use techniques that don’t require miter joints. To trim a door, use a pencil and straightedge to mark the area to trim and subtract 0.25 inches from both the length and height of the door. Measure or mark the door to determine the amount of trim needed. If the bottom of a door is not opening properly due to new carpet, mark where to trim.

In addition to trimming doors, you can also install window trim and a three-piece baseboard using basic carpentry tools. To trim a wood door, remove the door from the frame, lay and secure it on a workbench, plane or saw the door, and block in the bottom to prevent warping over time and a solid bottom.

To trim a door, locate the problem areas, remove the door from the frame, lay and secure it on a workbench, plane or saw the door, and block in the bottom to prevent warping over time. This will ensure a smooth and secure installation process.