I am about to start replacing the baseboards and door trim in my home soon and I wanted to do the windows too. They have just drywall all around and I'm so glad I found your videos to help me get this done too!
Thanks for the video. I'm at the end of my bathroom remodel and when I replaced the drywall I tore out the return to later replace it with wood. I haven't been able to find a comprehensive video showing techniques on how get this job done, but I'm glad I found this one! I still don't understand why drywall is the preferred method for returns when wood looks so much better.
Remove that stool like a damn caveman lol! I found a good method that works for me, but your video made me chuckle. Super informative removal process of the corner bead and drywall. Thank you for this video!
How best to repair any drywall that crumbled under the old window sill? Technically it would be hidden by the trim, but seems like something I should repair
Excellent video. Not too much talking, great step by step, great cadence, great information. Subscribed. My challenge is I’m working in a basement and the windows cover the vast majority of the actual drywall that I am replacing. I feel like I have to like dig it out with a screwdriver. But then how am I going to replace it? I’m trying not to have to remove all of the windows.
Thanks! Would love to case my windows, feel confident about the wood work, but terrified to start removing the drywall!! Any advice on getting past those fears? :)
Thank you for your video and for breaking things down very simply for newbies like me. I am considering adding window trim to my windows. There is just drywall around them now with rounded corner beading. This question shows my lack of knowledge/experience, but do I have to remove the drywall and corner bead before adding window trim, or can I add it on top of the current drywall and bead? Thanks in advance for your help.
@@livingincentraliowa I like to remove the drywall and get it away from the window because of moisture reasons. Drywall has a paper face and loves to grow mold. If you put wood over it, you are essentially trapping moisture. I also like to remove the drywall so that I foam the gap around the window and the studs... stopping air and moisture from coming through.
It would have been much easier if the metal wasn’t nailed into the corners like it was in with mine! Lucky you! Now what do I do if there is any residual damage from my prying those nails out?
is it ok to add a window sill on top of existing drywall return? I'd rather not have to deal with removing the drywall on the bottom of the window opening if i don't have to and just add the window sill on top of it. Thanks!
Thanks for this helpful video! A few years ago I installed new vinyl windows into the old aluminum window frames. I am wondering if I can still remove the drywall now that I have already replaced the windows? Will this impact the job in any way that I should be aware of?
Hello, this window looks exactly like our window in our master bathroom that I'm looking to replace as part of a remodel. I have to get a window ordered ASAP, but I can't seem to get a straight answer on the window actual size or rough opening, and I'm not quite ready to tear all of this out. If the inside of the drywall return measures 49 wide x 48 high (top of drywall to sill), can you tell me what window size that equates to? Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks for this! I'm delighted to finally start getting rid of those ugly drywall returns. On my first window there's quarter inch gaps between the window frame and the studs.Should I bother filling those gaps with foam before adding the trim?
Hey Ryan! Yes, definitely fill those gaps with spray foam. Just make sure to use a foam that is designed for windows and doors... as it expands less than a foam made for filling big gaps. If you need any help along the way please feel free to reach back out.
Hello sir. Great video just what I needed! A few questions. My existing windows have rounded corners. I would imagine it's still the same method? And if I was going to do shiplap siding on the wall leading into the windows I would imagine I would trim the window first (like in the video following this one) and then butt the shiplap to the window trim? Thanks in advance for your help.
I also forgot to add that I have retrofit windows.. so the spacing will be off quite a bit. I'm not sure if I should build the windows in more or just deal with having a larger gap between the side of the window And the inside trim. Hopefully this makes sense because I'm a total amateur 😂.
Totally makes sense. I would actually shiplap the walls first and then trim the window out just like the video. As far as the spacing, now is the time to fix that. If you have to build one side out so they match I would do that first, shiplap the wall next, and then trim the window out. Hope that makes sense?
So I'm clear I would ship lap from one corner of the wall to the window and then I would trim the outside piece on top of the shiplap. And as I recall from the video I think you said that there was a 1 in or 2 in space from the window to where the inside a trim would be (I will go back and watch it again before I do anything). Due to my retrofit I have 1 3/4 in (1 13/162 on the other side and 1 7/8 on the top) from the inside of the window frame. And then there's one in 5/8 inch of the frame before the glass). And when they did the retrofit they had to use these 1 1/2 PVC trim pieces to cover the gap between the new window and the old drywall frame. Unfortunately it's like this in all my windows and it looks ugly. I wish I could send you a picture to show you.
I like to remove the drywall and get it away from the window because of moisture reasons. Drywall has a paper face and loves to grow mold. If you put wood over it, you are essentially trapping moisture. I also like to remove the drywall so that I foam the gap around the window and the studs... stopping air and moisture from coming through.
I am about to start replacing the baseboards and door trim in my home soon and I wanted to do the windows too. They have just drywall all around and I'm so glad I found your videos to help me get this done too!
Awesome, let me know how they turn out!
Thanks for the video. I'm at the end of my bathroom remodel and when I replaced the drywall I tore out the return to later replace it with wood. I haven't been able to find a comprehensive video showing techniques on how get this job done, but I'm glad I found this one! I still don't understand why drywall is the preferred method for returns when wood looks so much better.
I'm so glad the video helped you out Abel! I hear you on the drywall returns... ugly. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Remove that stool like a damn caveman lol! I found a good method that works for me, but your video made me chuckle. Super informative removal process of the corner bead and drywall. Thank you for this video!
Thanks for the laugh!
This is the video I was looking for. Thank you so much.
Thanks for the comment.
This is very useful information. I was able to get an idea on what I am getting into Thanks
Glad it was helpful! Reach out anytime if you need help once you get started.
This video is just what I needed.
I like the progressive steps you take in attacking this project. Looking forward to next video
How best to repair any drywall that crumbled under the old window sill? Technically it would be hidden by the trim, but seems like something I should repair
Excellent video. Not too much talking, great step by step, great cadence, great information. Subscribed. My challenge is I’m working in a basement and the windows cover the vast majority of the actual drywall that I am replacing. I feel like I have to like dig it out with a screwdriver. But then how am I going to replace it? I’m trying not to have to remove all of the windows.
Send me some photos. josh@traininghandsacademy.com
I just finished doing 15 windows exactly the same way. I'm glad I remove the drywall because I found gaps in the foam insulation around my windows!
Nice work!
Hey there guys great videod can you recommend a good building dust vac? thanks in advance
What do you mean by "building dust vac" I did make this video about dust collection. th-cam.com/video/79glXIWP8ko/w-d-xo.html
Great vid Bro!!
Thanks! Would love to case my windows, feel confident about the wood work, but terrified to start removing the drywall!! Any advice on getting past those fears? :)
Just go for it! :)
Thank you for your video and for breaking things down very simply for newbies like me. I am considering adding window trim to my windows. There is just drywall around them now with rounded corner beading. This question shows my lack of knowledge/experience, but do I have to remove the drywall and corner bead before adding window trim, or can I add it on top of the current drywall and bead? Thanks in advance for your help.
Great question Kevin. When possible I would always remove the drywall and corner bead.
THANK YOU!!!!!
You are welcome.
Hey man, thanks for the video! Do you NEED to remove the drywall before putting trim over it? Or would it simply work to trim over the drywall?
Hey bro. You can put it over the drywall, but I don't recommend it.
@@TrainingHandsAcademy Thank you! Any particular reason why?
@@livingincentraliowa I like to remove the drywall and get it away from the window because of moisture reasons. Drywall has a paper face and loves to grow mold. If you put wood over it, you are essentially trapping moisture. I also like to remove the drywall so that I foam the gap around the window and the studs... stopping air and moisture from coming through.
@@TrainingHandsAcademy good to know. Thank you!
It would have been much easier if the metal wasn’t nailed into the corners like it was in with mine! Lucky you! Now what do I do if there is any residual damage from my prying those nails out?
A little drywall mud. You can find me on Instagram if you want to send me photos so I can walk you through it.
Real simple unless the corner bead is screwed or nailed in place like most are
is it ok to add a window sill on top of existing drywall return? I'd rather not have to deal with removing the drywall on the bottom of the window opening if i don't have to and just add the window sill on top of it. Thanks!
Hello! I never recommend it but it can be done.
@@TrainingHandsAcademy what is the drawback to doing it this way? I want to do this as well and did not anticipate it being such an involved process.
Thanks for this helpful video! A few years ago I installed new vinyl windows into the old aluminum window frames. I am wondering if I can still remove the drywall now that I have already replaced the windows? Will this impact the job in any way that I should be aware of?
Not that I can think of.
I'm not understanding why the dry wall returns need to be removed. Not enough of the jam exposed? Thanks!
Best practices... that way you can inspect for water damage and foam around the windows.
Hello, this window looks exactly like our window in our master bathroom that I'm looking to replace as part of a remodel. I have to get a window ordered ASAP, but I can't seem to get a straight answer on the window actual size or rough opening, and I'm not quite ready to tear all of this out. If the inside of the drywall return measures 49 wide x 48 high (top of drywall to sill), can you tell me what window size that equates to? Any help would be appreciated!
It's really hard to know the exact size. I would only be guessing without seeing the window in person. Sorry, wish I could help.
Hey man. Would a doorway be deconstructed in a similar way? I hate the drywall returns around my passages/walkthroughs.
Yes, totally.
Thanks for this! I'm delighted to finally start getting rid of those ugly drywall returns. On my first window there's quarter inch gaps between the window frame and the studs.Should I bother filling those gaps with foam before adding the trim?
Hey Ryan! Yes, definitely fill those gaps with spray foam. Just make sure to use a foam that is designed for windows and doors... as it expands less than a foam made for filling big gaps. If you need any help along the way please feel free to reach back out.
So I did step by step like you did.. But still removed excess drywall. How would you recommend to fill in the gaps before adding the new trim?
Spray foam works great.
Excellent! Thank you!!
Hello sir. Great video just what I needed! A few questions. My existing windows have rounded corners. I would imagine it's still the same method?
And if I was going to do shiplap siding on the wall leading into the windows I would imagine I would trim the window first (like in the video following this one) and then butt the shiplap to the window trim? Thanks in advance for your help.
I also forgot to add that I have retrofit windows.. so the spacing will be off quite a bit. I'm not sure if I should build the windows in more or just deal with having a larger gap between the side of the window And the inside trim. Hopefully this makes sense because I'm a total amateur 😂.
Totally makes sense. I would actually shiplap the walls first and then trim the window out just like the video. As far as the spacing, now is the time to fix that. If you have to build one side out so they match I would do that first, shiplap the wall next, and then trim the window out. Hope that makes sense?
So I'm clear I would ship lap from one corner of the wall to the window and then I would trim the outside piece on top of the shiplap.
And as I recall from the video I think you said that there was a 1 in or 2 in space from the window to where the inside a trim would be (I will go back and watch it again before I do anything). Due to my retrofit I have 1 3/4 in (1 13/162 on the other side and 1 7/8 on the top) from the inside of the window frame. And then there's one in 5/8 inch of the frame before the glass).
And when they did the retrofit they had to use these 1 1/2 PVC trim pieces to cover the gap between the new window and the old drywall frame. Unfortunately it's like this in all my windows and it looks ugly.
I wish I could send you a picture to show you.
What about removing factory installed window jamb extensions?
Those most likely will not come out... unless you can see the fasteners they used.
Pretty sure they use pin nails or staples
Staples are the most common. If you can get to them pull them if you need to. @@jd5016
Once the windows are trimmed out what happens when the windows need to be replaced? Will it need to be removed?
Yes, if you want them to come out from the inside. No, if you want them to come out from the outside. Great question.
Ca you simply keep the drywall.. whats the problem with doing that?
I like to remove the drywall and get it away from the window because of moisture reasons. Drywall has a paper face and loves to grow mold. If you put wood over it, you are essentially trapping moisture. I also like to remove the drywall so that I foam the gap around the window and the studs... stopping air and moisture from coming through.
Yea my windows have no metal corner bead or any kind other than paper tape 😢
They do that sometimes. :)
Why the heck r u removing threat looking drywall returns?
Who are these returns threatening?
How much longer would it take to spell "are you" ??
how about metal corner beads from the early 60s, smh. they did not use that weak shit.