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Working with Moulding
Posted by Lina Kopchuk on
The Right Tools for the Job: Quality Miter Box Nail Set Tape Measure Putty Stick Hammer Coping Saw Finishing Nails Estimating To figure out how much moulding is needed, carefully measure the length of each wall where your moulding will be installed. Record the length of each piece and round up to the next foot. Total the lineal footage needed. Add 5-10% for cutting and trimming and order the number of pieces needed in the available length of the material selected. Mitering Most miter joints are 45° angles. The moulding is either placed flat on the bottom of the miter...
How to Measure Your Door
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STEP 1. Measure the width of your existing door slab. This is the edge of one side of the door slab to the edge of the other side of the door slab. (X) STEP 2. Measure the height of your existing door slab. This is the top edge of the door slab to the bottom edge of the door slab. Do not include the sweep on the bottom of the door. (Y) Note: For STEPS 1 & 2 There is no ‘industry standard’ for door sizing, so follow these steps carefully. Measuring your door and determining your door handing is...