How Do You Redo Rotten Trim Around A Garage Door?
Garage doors accentuate your home’s appearance, but rotting trim work around the garage door is not pleasant to look at. The trim work can be replaced with a perimeter weather seal that not only protects the garage from the outside elements but also is an attractive addition to your garage door. Remove Rotted Trim Step 1 Raise the garage door up. Using the flat-head screwdriver, pry the old trim off the doorjamb. Step 2 Using your hammer, remove any nails that may be remaining. Use the claw end of the hammer to remove any residual caulk left behind by the old trim. Step 3 Sand down the jamb by hand using a sheet of rough-grit sandpaper. This will help ensure a smooth application. Install New Trim Step 1 Close the garage door fully. Start at the top and measure the opening. Using the hacksaw, cut a piece of trim to size. (If you have a barn-cut opening, use a miter saw to cut the 45-degree angles you need) Step 2 Have a helper hold one end of the trim to the header while you hold the ot
