Trim

Question 1

The finishing touch for doors, windows, cabinets, and walls (at both the floor and ceiling levels on walls), which is achieved by the installation of molding.

Answer 1

Interior Trim

Question 2

Trim members are easy to ___.

Answer 2

install, stain or paint, and have a pleasing appearance.

Question 3

What variety of shapes can trim come in?

Answer 3

Crown, Colonial Base, Clam Base, and Casing.

Question 4

Trim members come in a variety of ___.

Answer 4

sizes and types of wood, such as: birch, oak, walnut, mahogany, pine, and fir.

Question 5

The trim around doors and windows, which provides a finished surface between the wall covering and jamb.

Answer 5

Casing

Question 6

True or False: The same type of casing should be used around both the doors and windows.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Casing is nailed to ___ leaving a ___ edge distance, which is called a ___. Casing is also nailed to the ___.

Answer 7

the jamb; 3/16”; “reveal”; frame members.

Question 8

This joint is located at corners and for splicing long runs.

Answer 8

Miter Joint

Question 9

This joint is located at corners and at the floor.

Answer 9

Butt Joints

Question 10

The trim that provides the finish between the finished wall and the floor.

Answer 10

Baseboard

Question 11

This is the last trim member to be installed so that it can be fitted tight against the casing and/or cabinets.

Answer 11

Baseboard

Question 12

Base varies from 7/16” thick x 2 1/4” wide to 1/2” x 3 1/4” (or wider) baseboard.

Answer 12

One-piece Baseboard

Question 13

Base is commonly 5/8” x 3 1/4” (or wider) baseboard with a 1/2” x 3/4” base shoe.

Answer 13

Two-piece Baseboard

Question 14

What is a Three-piece Baseboard?

Answer 14

Base is a two-piece base with a base cap.

Question 15

What are the 4 types of joints used for installation?

Answer 15

Butt
Miter
Coped
Scarf (blind miter)

Question 16

What two joints are installed at inside corners?

Answer 16

Butt Joint and Coped Joint

Question 17

What joint is installed at inside and outside corners?

Answer 17

Miter Joint

Question 18

This joint joins a long stretch of molding together.

Answer 18

Scarf Joint (blind miter)

Question 19

Trim used at the junction of the wall and ceiling for architectural effect or to terminate drywall or wood paneling.

Answer 19

Ceiling Molding

Question 20

This trim is available in crown, cove, and rectangular shapes, and in a variety of colors.

Answer 20

Ceiling Molding

Question 21

What are the three types of joints used for installation?

Answer 21

Miter, Coped, and Scarf (blind miter)

Question 22

True or False: The first step in trim repair is removal of the damaged piece.

Answer 22

False. Prior to any work being completed, a decision must be made to repair or replace the damaged trim.

Question 23

Prior to trim replacement, new trim should be ___ to original, if possible, due to many different styles and patterns.

Answer 23

located and matched

Question 24

True or False: Always wear eye protection while operating the miter saw.

Answer 24

True.

Question 25

True or False: Portable power driven circular saws shall be equipped with guards only below the base plate or shoe.

Answer 25

False. Guards will be above and below the base plate and shoe.

Question 26

What nails are used for trim pieces?

Answer 26

6d Finish Nails

Question 27

How do you set all your nails, so that no marring is left on the trim piece?

Answer 27

A Nail Set