How To Install Door Stop Molding

Use a tape measure to measure the area around the door image 1.

How to install door stop molding. Adjust as necessary to keep the door jambs square with each other. Secure the molding by placing one 6d nail 1 inch down from the corner and then one additional nail. Screw the hinges onto the correct side of the jamb. Hold the left side molding against the doorjamb with the rubber seal touching the garage door.

Measure from the floor on one side of the vertical door jamb to the bottom of the horizontal piece of door jamb. Close the door and push the stop against the door gently. Nail the head moulding piece to the door jamb with trim nails. Place the door in the jamb and fasten it to the hinges.

If necessary shim under the lower side jamb until the door is plumb. Make a mark before you cut another 45 degree miter with the power miter. Then use a miter saw to cut the trim to those measurements factoring in a 1 8 reveal on the doorway image 2. Cut the ends at 45 degree angles to fit around the door jamb.

For door stop that is loosened and not aligned properly you can adjust it and nail it in place to loosen the door stop use a flat pry bar. Use a level to make sure the door is plumb. Measure on the inside of the jamb along the side of the door. In this video we ll show you how to install your garage door stop molding weather seals.

Use a pencil to mark the proper locations of the stop. Learn how to install our vinyl thermostop garage door trim. You want the stop to touch the door but not push it back. Then measure the length of the moulding from the inside point of the miter you just cut to the desired length.

Make sure it s tight and opening in the right direction.