How to Replace Outdoor Molding
Have you noticed that the outdoor molding around your door looks pitiful lately? Maybe it is showing signs of age, wear, disrepair or damage from the elements. You can decide to remove the old outdoor molding and replace it with new molding yourself, without need for a carpenter. Refurbishing your entryway can make your home warm and inviting. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Flat pry bar
- Hammer
- Wood block
- Tape measure
- Miter saw
- Nailset
- Finish nails
- Exterior grade caulk
- Paintbrush
- Exterior paint
Instructions
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Place a flat pry bar edge under the molding on the side of the siding. If you cannot insert the pry bar under the siding, strike it with a hammer.
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Set a block of wood between the pry bar and siding. This will give you some leverage to pry the molding up. Push down on the pry bar to release the molding.
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Remove the entire molding. Clean the exposed area well. Make sure the surface is completely dry.
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Measure the area where the old molding was with a tape measure. Prepare the pieces of the new molding. Cut the edges that will meet at a corner at a 45-degree angle with a miter saw.
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Nail the pieces in with a nailset and finish nails: Set the tip of the nailset on the nail's head. Hit the nailset with a hammer to drive the nail into the molding. This method protects the surface and appearance of the wood. Space the nails a foot apart.
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Caulk the edges and any openings with exterior grade caulk. Paint it on with a brush. Smooth it with your finger.
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Paint the molding with exterior paint and a paintbrush. Apply at least two coats.
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Tips & Warnings
Choose a clear day to work on your molding.
Wear rubber gloves while caulking and painting.
