How To Install Vinyl Garage Door Jam

In this video we ll show you how to install your garage door stop molding weather seals.

How to install vinyl garage door jam.

Usually the trim is made in wood however it is now available in vinyl as well. Unless you are installing a prehung door you ll need to trace the outline of the hinges on the jamb and cut an indentation using a router or utility knife. Fasten every 12 to 16 in. Precut the miters on the top piece of brick mold trim and nail it to the framing every 12 in.

Center the door and frame in the rough opening as a test fit. Ensure the jambs are a good fit. Remove the old jamb and trim then nail the vinyl jamb to the frame beginning with the top piece. Apply glue on the door jambs paste the door jambs in place and let it dry.

Use 6d casing nails for the stop molding nailing it at the premarked points on the trim. Vinyl trim is used the most nowadays and the reason for this is the easy installation of vinyl trims as well as the variety of colors available. Place the door in the jamb and fasten it to the hinges. Hopefully your not here because it happened to you.

Nail the vinyl jamb into place using 2 inch air nails starting with the top. Repeat for the vertical. Learn how to install our vinyl thermostop garage door trim. Hang the door in the jamb.

Use a measuring tape to measure the length of the hinges and cut out the appropriate shape from the door jambs. Vinyl garage door trim acts as a cachet between the garage door jamb and the garage door. If your door got kicked in due to a break in the most important thing is feeling secure again. Use a level to make sure the door is plumb.

Step 3 install the door jambs. Sometimes the hinges of the door will get in the way. Adjust as necessary to keep the door jambs square with each other. If necessary shim under the lower side jamb until the door is plumb.