How To Cut Brick Molding For French Doors

Brick mold trim is used around windows doors and even garage doors as a preferred trim of choice.

How to cut brick molding for french doors.

Measure several times to ensure that you get it right and then travel to your local hardware store and pick up a suitable amount. Remove the old hinges and door frame remove the old door and its hinges from the old door frame image 1. First take your utility knife around the outside edge where the old caulking is. How to cut through a exterior brick wall and install a door.

Starting at the center of the head casing nail the brick molding into place. Then place the pry bar between the door jam and brick mold. Use a reciprocating saw with a standard bi metal blade to cut through the nails holding the old frame in place image 2. Cut your length of brick molding down to the correct lengths taking care to make the corner cuts at a 45 degree angle.

You will need to make miter cuts on the molding which involves a 45 degree angle so that you can slot the pieces together. I used the knife and then had to use a flat screwdriver to removed the old caulking. Hammer and pry the old brick mold off. Brick mold trim comes in wood or pvc material depending on your climate and needs.

How to cut through a exterior brick wall and install a door. Installing new brick mold can add to the appeal of your home s exterior and is not difficult to install.