Installing window and door trim | How To | No miters

Window and door trim can make a big difference on the appearance of a room, but the picture frame miter corners can make it tricky to line up for a great fit. I'll show you how to install a great looking, unique trim design with simple flat stock trim, and with no miters! I'll also show the steps to finish it out, from start to finish yourself.

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[advhawk]

I was looking for a clean, modern, no-miter Craftsman-style casing without all the unnecessary extra trim pieces that serve no purpose. You "nailed" it, and this is the casing design for the doors and windows in all my current and future renovations. Big thanks!

[MaryellenPickens]

I am in the process of installing window and door trim. I have conducted a lot on research on this topic but it all seemed so involved until now. This video changed my life! Thank you for simplifying this process so even I can accomplish the installation.

[dekelaurel]

Excellent video. I’m going all in on this. Love it. Have 5 windows and 3 doors in my finished basement renovation I’ll do like this. Then I’ll rip out everything upstairs to do the same. Good job man...

[Pam-oqxd]

“Calibrated eyeball” 😂 i love that. Using that everywhere. Lol

[nickfastmusic]

Thanks for these videos! Very helpful and well done.

[harishveeramani]

Looks great! Keep up the nice work. Cheers!

[charliehermes]

This is a great video, not to long! Not to short! Helped me out a lot doing trim around my house! Cheers!

[Water_Rat]

Slicker than snot on a door knob! I’m about to trim my basement windows. I like the look of this style and am glad I don’t need to fidget with mitring the trim to out of square casings. Thanks for posting this!

[NsShadid]

Really informative. Thank you for this

[mfielding]

That looks great, I think it actually looks better than miterd corners

[Doodchillbro]

thanks for this. going to give it a try in the 3 bedrooms.

[dreadmorg]

Great video Jesse! I just followed your steps on my door install and trim/baseboards. Super easy!

[jerurenteria]

You’re so good! You are making me feel like I can do this 😅

[ralphjoiner]

Thanks, your videos are always easy to understand and practical for weekend DIYers and amateur woodworkers. Always good stuff.

[A_tryu]

Fantastic video! It has been an ice age since I have done trim and your video was a great refresher and gave me the idea I was looking for my project.

[jhanes]

Its a style used in traditional craftsman style bungalows built along the west coast in the US.

[RionPhotography]

Easier AND better looking than mitered corners

[georgelbenko]

I'm looking for the same sharp straight cut look you did. But can I do 3 inch all around and not let it extend beyond?

[ipxtool]

What size trim did you use on the window, door, and baseboard. It appears the horizontal pieces are wider than the vertical? Thank you.

[freerangehuman]

The material you’re using is it just MDF and you just straight cut it prime and paint the ends?