Trim Flashcards
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.
Interior Trim
Trim members are easy to ___.
install, stain or paint, and have a pleasing appearance.
What variety of shapes can trim come in?
Crown, Colonial Base, Clam Base, and Casing.
Trim members come in a variety of ___.
sizes and types of wood, such as: birch, oak, walnut, mahogany, pine, and fir.
The trim around doors and windows, which provides a finished surface between the wall covering and jamb.
Casing
True or False: The same type of casing should be used around both the doors and windows.
True
Casing is nailed to ___ leaving a ___ edge distance, which is called a ___. Casing is also nailed to the ___.
the jamb; 3/16”; “reveal”; frame members.
This joint is located at corners and for splicing long runs.
Miter Joint
This joint is located at corners and at the floor.
Butt Joints
The trim that provides the finish between the finished wall and the floor.
Baseboard
This is the last trim member to be installed so that it can be fitted tight against the casing and/or cabinets.
Baseboard
Base varies from 7/16” thick x 2 1/4” wide to 1/2” x 3 1/4” (or wider) baseboard.
One-piece Baseboard
Base is commonly 5/8” x 3 1/4” (or wider) baseboard with a 1/2” x 3/4” base shoe.
Two-piece Baseboard
What is a Three-piece Baseboard?
Base is a two-piece base with a base cap.
What are the 4 types of joints used for installation?
Butt
Miter
Coped
Scarf (blind miter)
What two joints are installed at inside corners?
Butt Joint and Coped Joint
What joint is installed at inside and outside corners?
Miter Joint
This joint joins a long stretch of molding together.
Scarf Joint (blind miter)
Trim used at the junction of the wall and ceiling for architectural effect or to terminate drywall or wood paneling.
Ceiling Molding
This trim is available in crown, cove, and rectangular shapes, and in a variety of colors.
Ceiling Molding
What are the three types of joints used for installation?
Miter, Coped, and Scarf (blind miter)
True or False: The first step in trim repair is removal of the damaged piece.
False. Prior to any work being completed, a decision must be made to repair or replace the damaged trim.
Prior to trim replacement, new trim should be ___ to original, if possible, due to many different styles and patterns.
located and matched
True or False: Always wear eye protection while operating the miter saw.
True.
True or False: Portable power driven circular saws shall be equipped with guards only below the base plate or shoe.
False. Guards will be above and below the base plate and shoe.
What nails are used for trim pieces?
6d Finish Nails
How do you set all your nails, so that no marring is left on the trim piece?
A Nail Set
