Diy Craftsman Style Door Trim

Craftsman trim and craftsman door casing may look complex but because it s built up from multiple pieces it s actually quite easy to install.

Diy craftsman style door trim.

After virtually rummaging through trim photos on pinterest i decided i wanted casings and baseboards that were quite square and i wanted to keep the profile simple with just a bit of detail at the top and bottom it had to be something we could diy but. Fancy but easy diy door trim design plus seven design variations and how to create them on august 11 2014 by kristi 42 last week i had several people ask for details on how i did the trim around my door in the kitchen so today i m sharing the details plus several variations using stock trim from home depot or lowe s. Get the proportions right and it s a classic look that never goes out of style. A lot of the baseboard and door casement was chewed and there was a sign of water damage.

Square moldings that run against the floor and along the edges of the cove bend easily to conform to irregular surfaces and hide gaps. Craftsman casing craftsman style door casing or door trim is defined by simple profiles in flat stock built up with stepped reveals and overhangs. There are an infinite number of sizes and combinations and are all available in pre finished and paint grade. In the beginning of the project i was second guessing myself about the new chunky wood trim.

Because our diy house is a very square simple foursquare craftsman home i wanted our window and door trim inside to reflect that style. It s just one more project that was inspired after putting down the new floating floors. Ge sealants adhesives i am changing my door trim to a craftsman style. It was on a whim that i decided to change out my original interior door trim with craftsman style door trim.

But after only a day or so i was in love with the new look. Whoever owned this house prior more than likely had a large dog. This was eye opening for me.