Wooden Door Trim

The practical use of door trim is to cover gaps between the drywall and the door frame. Also referred to as case molding, these applications are secured by finish nails. These are small nails with very small heads. The best way to prevent splitting the wood used to make the trim or case molding is to drill tiny holes prior to attaching the nails. The way to finish the look in the most appealing and professional manner is to set the nails by tapping the nails down into the wood so nothing is exposed after the varnish or other finish is applied to the wood.

A door jamb molding is used to cover the exposed frame from which the door hinges hang. This is use in conjunction with the door trim to seal the entire doorway. The door stop molding prevents the door from closing past the door jamb. The hinges are placed on the door jamb molding after application and prior to the outer door.

The base cap or cap makes completes the design of the door, which give the door character and adds definition to the entire room. The entire door trim is then a major portion of the look of the room. Careful consideration of the type of wood and the designs carved into the wood are used in this process to make the architectural aspect of the door complete.

What is of practical use in door trim is also the complex portion of a completed and beautiful door finished to perfection. Color and type of wood used come in many options and a variety of options are available.