Trim

Baseboard:

Inside corners are to be coped. This process entails cutting the end at a 45 degree angle, exposing the MDF so that the profile can be easily followed for the cope. Remember to add an extra 1’ to 1 1/2’ of length before the miter cut to accommodate

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The cope itself, can be executed using a coping saw, jigsaw, or multi-tool

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Make your cut close to the natural line that the miter has produced, and sand the rest of the way, either manually or with a detail sander

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Outside corners are mitered to the appropriate degree (use an angle measuring tool such as a T-bevel) and then either joined with 2P-10, or wood glue and Collins clamps

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When determining length for cut, there are two schools of thinking: 1. Quality- accurate measurements and cuts 2. speed- running the end wild and marking where the cut is needed. (Some jobs call for one or the other. It’s best to check with Kyle or your site foreman to see which is being prioritized for the most effective use of material)

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Casing:

Refer to home plan to determine style, but generally we use 1/8’ to 1/4” round over on casing or wainscoting made with 1x poplar. At bare minimum, the edge is broken using a sander or sand paper

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Both larger casing and wainscoting are biscuit joined using number 20 biscuits

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Find center on the end of the piece to be joined, and mark on corresponding pieces

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Thickness of the material is set on the biscuit joiner itself to ensure that the pieces join to create a flush face

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Glue is added to each surface meant to be joined, and in the biscuit cavities, with excess wiped off once joined to avoid having to sand hardened glue and risk inconsistent surface finish

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If using a prefabricated casing style, no milling or finishing is required. Miter corners and adhere using 2P10

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Wainscoting:

Layout generally corresponds with underlying MDF to hide joints

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Refer to home plan to determine style, but generally we use 1/8’ to 1/4” round over on casing or wainscoting made with 1x poplar

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At bare minimum, the edge is broken using a sander or sand paper

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Both casing and wainscoting are biscuit joined using number 20 biscuits. Center of the end of the piece to be joined is established and marked on corresponding pieces, and thickness of the material is set on the biscuit joiner itself to ensure that the pieces join to create a flush face

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Glue is added to each surface meant to be joined, and in the biscuit cavities, with excess wiped off once joined to avoid having to sand hardened glue and risk inconsistent surface finish

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Cabinet trim:

Scribe trim or scribe moulding are used to fill in space between cabinets, or between cabinet and wall depending on the size of the gap

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For larger gaps, Scribe trim is used, for gaps that are 1/2” are smaller, scribe moulding is used

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Scribe trim is scribed and cut to fill the space, and then installed using trim head screws to fasten to the cabinet

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Scribe moulding is cut to length and installed with a 23 gauge nailer

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Products used

Inside corners are to be coped. This process entails cutting the end at a 45 degree angle, exposing the MDF so that the profile can be easily followed for the cope. Remember to add an extra 1’ to 1 1/2’ of length before the miter cut to accommodate