How to Install Interior Window Trim

How to Install Interior Window | to get the Wood Cased Look!

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FOR THIS PROJECT YOU WILL NEED:

MATERIALS LIST:
*quantity depends on window measurements
*use "Select Pine" when you can for a smooth finish (it's more expensive, but looks nice for trim)

1X6 (for stool and header)
1X4s (for apron and left & right vertical sides)
1x3 (for header)
1X2 (for header)
ultra pure white semi-gloss paint and paint supplies
1 1/4" nails (attaching header boards together)
2" nails (fastening to wall)
spackle + putty knife
220 grit sanding block
trim caulk + caulk gun

TOOLS:
tape measure
utility knife (to cut existing caulk to remove existing stool and apron)
jigsaw (to cut side openings for stool)
nailer
large clamp
crowbar
mallet
chisel

MEASUREMENT CUTS:

*custom measurements to fit YOUR windows

FOR ME:
(2) 1x4 @ 58-3/4" (the two vertical sides)
(1) 1x4 @ 42-1/8" (apron)
(1) 1x6 @ 43-1/8 (stool)
(1) 1x6 @ 42-1/8" (header)
(2) 1x2 @ 43-1/8" (header)
(1) 1x3 @ 44-1/8" (header)

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[AbrahamsBridges]

I watched several videos for this farmhouse style molding, and yours was the easiest method. Thanks for sharing!

[ASHKENAZI]

EXCELLENT VIDEO. I took a woman to do a video that I could understand, short detail and simple. Thank you again.

[Ceciaguilr]

I'm inspired. My window trims give me so much anxiety. They are old and worn out. I need to do this. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[suzanneschristie]

Seriously better than any other video on youtube on showing how to trim a window. I'm remodeling an eighty year old house and learning everything by watching videos on youtube. Huge thank you for the video!

[lw]

You did a great job showing how to do this. I have done several of our windows in our 104 yr. old home similar to your trim.. Highly recommend painting all the trim beforehand. It is super easy to fill a nail hole or touch up the caulking instead of painting all of it. I am a Ryobi girl too. Love their tools! Almost have them all! Thank you for taking the time to video your project so others can learn.

[rayrobinson]

Good example of 'less is more' Looks Great! Simple design that really pops!

[tjackson]

OMG! Thanks for keeping it simple and providing step by step instructions with video for the relatively novice DIYer. I'm a visual person. You can tell me, but I need to see you do it. A lot of videos I see on YouTube tell you vaguely how to accomplish something. I guess assuming one already has a wealth of experience.. Your video was in detail and showed me what to do. 2 thumbs up. Just what I was looking for.

[sarahsmith]

I’ve followed this method in my first house and loved it. Rewatching to do these again in my new house, starting in my babys room🥰

[Lacie]

Love it. How would you do it w 2 windows side by side? Treat as one?

[mikevliet]

Great video. were going to try it out this weekend. HELPFUL On the back of every tape measure it tells you the exact measurement of the tape measure itself!

[miguelpalacios]

I did this in my living room and used your plans for it. It's not as easy as it looks. I actually did it as an actual casing though, I didn't leave the drywall in the sills. I also did this to my front door so windows and door would match and for whoever else was wondering before, I used MDF. As long as you're painting it, it doesn't matter which material you use. You have to remember that MDF is only prepped on 3 sides so the fourth side will need to be primed and painted. I'm actually not done yet with the whole project. The door casing is just about done but I have a few more brads to set and then because whoever built my house originally did a crappy job of evening out the 2x4 studs the walls are uneven. I have to use shims behind some of the boards because like I said, I didn't just do this over drywall where it was flat. I had to transition from door or window jamb to drywall while is rarely even. The door looks amazing. Also, I added a crown trim at the middle 1x2 between the 1x6 and the 1x3. It looks legit. If I could post a pic of it here, I would because I am proud but thank you for sharing your plans and how you did it. I wouldn't have that I could do it if I hadn't seen you do it. It wasn't as easy as you made it look, but it's definitely worth it. The door went from like a 3 to a 10. If anyone is interested in seeing some pics, let me know.

[emommy]

I have been wanting to put trim around my windows since I moved in to my house 9 months ago. I am so excited that I can do it easily and at a lower cost then already made trim. Thanks for posting this!!!

[lesselavie]

I'm about to do two studio windows and a door. I think I'll keep it simple and omit the top crown. Thanks for inspiring!

[mzzcookiecook]

Thank you for your video! I purchased my supplies, including a nail gun and a jig saw, so I will be completing my low-budget DIY window trim project this weekend. Not counting the tools, the wood didn't even cost $30! ;-)

[gloriannray]

Wife and me remodeling the living room & eventually all rooms. We are going to do the windows using this video as well! Think it is time for you to build a small wooden retaining wall for the garden for us!

[Latinhitman]

Just what I was looking for! Little did I know I was going to find it from a beautiful Mom. Great work!!

[riekodi]

Love what you did and you’ve definitely inspired me. I plan on doing the same trim to our windows. Thanks so much for sharing. God bless.

[MaltiColeWorld]

This was the first video I watched on your channel. Awesome, clear, easy instructions. Super excited to try this one my own. Keep the videos coming. I’d love to see you tackle a entry way locker/cubbie project.

[Snakeplisskin]

Nice, I plan on doing a similar design on our windows in our house. I just about finished doing crown moulding in pretty much every part of the house. I really like the Big Stretch brand caulk. It can be painted over and doesn't crack. It WILL shrink though so sometimes two applications of it is needed, depending on the gap size you're filling.

[elizabethparkhurst]

I’m not as ambitious with the header but it looks fabulous! I am doing the sides around the house this weekend! Thank you.