Mission Style Door And Window Trim

Diy craftsman style trim for windows and doors the first step in this process was to remove the old trim.

Mission style door and window trim.

Patience on this step saves drywall repair work later. Achieve this style with double hung or casement windows exterior trim that contrasts with the window frame color and grille patterns that create vertical proportions. You have to notch the ends to fit against the wall. We added a stool to a casement crank out window by simply gluing and nailing it to the jamb.

The stool on double hung windows windows where the sashes slide up and down usually rests on top of the sill. All of the windows in our house just came with a simple sill no surrounding trim at all. We knew that adding trim could make a big impact in the space so i sent donnie on a mission to find the perfect pieces to add craftsman style trim work to beef up the windows a bit. See more ideas about craftsman trim moldings and trim house design.

The key to removing old trim is to use a utility knife to cut through the caulk and then to slowly and gently work off the trim pieces with a pry bar. On windows install the stool first.