How To Trim A Window

In this video, I show how to trim a window. Window casing installation is a DIY project most homeowners can tackle. I show how to install window stool, window apron, and the trim in a easy step-by-step fashion. I demonstrate the install on an interior window. Enjoy!

Tools And Supplies Used In This Video👇

Timestamps
Intro 00:00
How to paint window trim 00:49
How to make the window stool 02:17
How To make the window apron 10:36
How to install the window casing 13:30
How to fill nail holes in trim 19:21
How to caulk window trim 20:32

Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

[fuegoman]

Josh, you seriously make the best “how to” videos on YouTube. I’ve always said you have the heart of a teacher. Thank you 🙏 You are very much appreciated 🤙

[davidharrison]

Trimming doors and windows have always been a favorite of mine. I actually have a biscuit machine made for trim that I have used to make up the frames with biscuits in the corners and let them set over night on jobs the just have to set them in place and pin them. Always making sure you number them in case different sizes were to be part of the job. Sills are always nice as well to only have to make up three pieces. But if it was a picture frame look, the biscuit system is great. Great job on the video and workmanship Josh. 👍🏻

[joewenzel]

Another excellent, in-depth video. Thanks. I don't have a high speed miter saw just the manual one with a manual saw that I definitely will be using when I need to replace trim. My dogs in their haste to get out the back door really scratched up a side trim on the door and now I have a better idea how to replace it.

[csimet]

Great video.

My only suggestion... get a set of Fastcap Zero Clearance Tapes for the miter saw. They apply to the plastic insert (the yellow part on your saw's table/base) and once cut with the blade you will be using, provide an exact kerf location that makes getting your cuts dead on accurate. I think they can be had for $10 and you get a set of five. They are a huge time saver and even make the cuts cleaner with no blow out on the under side of the work piece.

[iceman]

Ty brother.. easiest way I was ever taught 💪💪💪💪 and my boss has 30 yrs experience 😂😂😂 great video subscribed looking to learn more with your other videos as we are getting into the flipping business.. will add alot more to my portfolio 💪🙏💪🙏🏡🏡🙌🙌 ty

[shaffer]

Made a great video. You finished it off nicely. My compliments.
I cannot believe the workmanship issues with framing (Gaps between trim and casing) also not filling nail holes. I guess thats track home contractor mentality.

[bottlefed]

Great vid for anyone lucky enough to work behind a good framer and window installation. Sadly at least half the windows I trim the frames are usually up to 3/8ths proud or recessed along with the drywall being 3/4" from the window frames on one side or the other.

[kelseyroberts]

Thank you for this video! I watched a few videos before yours but they threw out so many different measurement numbers it was confusing. This makes it seem easy and not too overwhelming!

[ckuiper]

I use a sliding carpenters speed square for the set back at 3/16" with the 2.5" colonial.. likes it slim, but 1/4 is very appropriate for the wider trim like you have there. That gets me the all the dimensions in one shot. The inside size of the 45° I have to carry with a speed square and cut, where outside sizing for cuts is much easier/ faster. Moreover I always use metric for cut sizing, it's much more accurate & cleaner.
When fitting, I just slice back 1/2 blade width.
Spackling us definitely the best for nail covers as it does not have the shrink caulk does, . Once n dunn!
Nice video for the diy'rs

[randallridgley]

I've never heard it called a stool; only known it as a sill. Anyway, excellent video! Best I've seen. 👍🏼

[organogold]

Wow you explained everything so well! Thank you 😊

[kristieandjeff]

Excellent detailed video, thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us 🛠️👍

[kjantzen]

Very helpful! Thank you! This saved my project. :)

[willcortez]

Hey Josh, I love your videos! You're a great educator. Keep up the great work!

[bpowda]

Dude reminds me of the Micro Machine Man talking so fast lol. Love the vids tho 👍🏼👍🏼

[GrainsOfJustice]

Always wanted to learn this thanks so much young man 👍🏻

[ram-oyxl]

Very very useful ❤, thank you so much

[bigg]

I try to be a do it yourselfer. I just ordered windows and this is going to help me a lot. Thanks 🙏

[jasonwardofficial]

You seriously make the BEST videos. Great job planning, filming, editing, and all the rest of the background work to make these possible!

[ayubbuildingconsultants]

The best window trim installation video on YouTube. Most of all very detailed. Most other videos I found were short and without any detail.