How to Install Interior Window Trim | Ask This Old House
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ธ.ค. 2015
- This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs interior window trim using hand tools. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.)
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Shopping List for Installing Interior Window Trim:
- 1x4 primed pine, used to make window trim
- 120-grit sandpaper, for smoothing the window stool
- 2-inch (6d) and 2 1/2-inch (8d) finishing nails
- Carpenter's glue
- Damp cloth, used to wipe away excess glue and sanding dust
- Wood putty, for filling nail holes
- Interior-grade paint
Tools List for Installing Interior Window Trim:
- Layout square, used to mark square cutlines
- Handsaw, for cutting the wood trim
- Block plane, for rounding over and smoothing the window stool
- Hammer
- Scriber, used to mark the stool notches
- Nailset, for setting nailheads
- Putty knife, used to apply wood putty
- Sash brush, for painting the trim
[BOLD "Steps for Installing Interior Window Trim:
1. Mark the location of each side casing on the wall.[BR]
2. Measure and crosscut the window stool to length from 1x4 primed pine.[BR]
3. Rip the window stool to width using a handsaw.[BR]
4. Use a pencil scriber to mark a notch on each end of the stool.[BR]
5. Saw the notches from the stool so it fits snugly around the window stops.[BR]
6. Round over the sharp edges and ends of the window stool using the block plane and 120-grit sandpaper.[BR]
7. Fasten the stool to the window with 2[FRACTION 12]-inch finishing nails.[BR]
8. Tap the nailheads below the surface using a hammer and nailset.[BR]
9. Saw the side casings to length, then glue and nail them in place with 2-inch and 2[FRACTION 12]-inch finishing nails.[BR]
10. Nail up through the underside of the window stool and into the bottom end of the side casings.[BR]
11. Mark and crosscut the head casing to length.[BR]
12. Glue and nail the head casing across the top of the window.[BR]
13. Mark and cut the apron to length.[BR]
14. Apply glue along the top edge of the apron, then nail it to the wall directly below the window stool.[BR]
15. Wipe away any excess glue with a damp cloth.[BR]
16. Fill all nail holes with wood putty. Once the putty dries, sand the surface smooth.[BR]
17. Wipe away sanding dust with a damp cloth, then paint the trim.
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It's amazing how clear this footage is from the 1930s.
🤣👍
Lol
Jealous this guy can do that hood of a job with hand tools while you need every power tool on the market ?
Yeah, it’s nice how pot lights came back in style.
Hahaha I thought buddy was Amish!
Tom's freehand straight line is most impressive, and is a technique that transcends trades that everyone should practice. He is locking his middle finger in place against his thumb, and using it as a stop to drag against the material. You also see him use this technique when drawing the wood glue down the boards, and could be used for, say, silicone in a bathroom, or cleaning caulk lines.
That rip cut on the stool with a hand saw...Imagine trimming a whole house that way? Makes you appreciate power tools and the guys back in the day that made a living working with hand tools.
+zimsjeep I've refinished some door and window trim out of a late 19th century house that was all cut by hand. The workmanship is very impressive.
On the other hand, I've worked on some houses, where the worksmanship wasn't as great.. said mildly .. Not everyone working in those days, was a great craftsman.. but seeing tommy work is always a pleasure.. We had a good laugh at work the other day, remembering how many times he made us feel like something is "easy" and we F'd ourselves up on it.. like ripping this board right here - I feel like if I tried that, it would take me at least two tries... and a lot more plaining
zimsjeep my dad trims our house by hand
zimsjeep bbbbnn
They got paid for their time though. It took them a lot longer to trim a house and they got paid a lot more.
Balanced out.
Wow, this looks so easy. I can't wait to try it, spend several days trying to replicate and then hire a contractor to correct my work.
I just wish wood wasn't so expensive
That's exactly what happened to me
want my number i have as many tools just about as Tommy's coworker Norm Abrahams, can provide references and photos just joking
What a treat to watch a master carpenter doing things the good ole fashion way....with manual hand tools!!! It's what sets them apart!!
this takes years and years of practice, and even then... he's just casually freehanding a straight line, getting perfect cuts with a handsaw, ...
@@Mx199D hand tool woodworking is pretty interesting. I have a few hand planes and a couple of Japanese pull saws and I'd say give it a try. The thing is you don't need to make a perfect cut because that's what the hand plane is for, to straighten it out and the caulk and paint will cover imperfections. I was a woodworker for a bit and a painter for a bit too lol
I'd say the hardest part is learning how to properly sharpen and setup the hand plane lmao
It's really incredible. My jaw hit the floor when I saw him freehand that line.
I think it's fair to say this is artisan woodworking. Like I can't imagine anyone paying their own money to have a house built with a hand saw. The results? similar, or not as good as a table saw, but easily 10x as long to do.
Hey, lets find an accountant to do our taxes with a slide ruler instead of a calculator or software.
“I wanna get it stawted on my saw hawse”
East coast accents are truly the best. Very skilled guy, can tell he’s been doing that awhile.
Tommy's going to go out in the yard and forge the nails
william skrainski then going to the forest to fell some timber
But first he is going to mine the steel to make the tools with, LOL!
😂😂😂 you guys literally made the milk come out my nose😂😂😂
He's gonna take that lady to the bedroom so he can have children that can work the farm.
🤣🤣😂😅😭🤣
"Tommy, I'm pretty impressed with all that."
*crickets* :)
+A D Probably, but the smug silence plays better. :)
+A D I've seen similar with a bungee cord. Not sure if it was TOH or elsewhere. Clever trick for sure.
Timeless old school techniques from a master. So glad they decided to show doing things this way.
Pete Brown
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Listen hard. I'm pretty sure Tommy goes "mh" that sounds almost like "meh" :D
Awesome carpenter. I worked years back with a gentleman like Tommy. Old timer, only believed in hand tools. Gotta respect a true tradesman...
with trim work hand tools are excellent & you have more control for detailed cuts.
yes sir
"Okay all you need to do is putty up the holes, primer and paint!"
Homeowner: What's putty?
I promised to install a window, jam, and trim. I promised the homeowner this knowing I dont know the first thing when it comes to trim. I have watched this three times, and now i'm confident I can do this project tomorrow! wish me luck
These videos are choc full of tips and inspiration. Love'm.. Great to see craftsman at work. Greetings from Bonnie Scotland.
I always love Tommy's lifehacks for measuring things. He makes it not only less-intimidating, but actually FUN to take on the challenge of accurately measuring things without worrying about the numbers. Tommy's got a great brain for seeing the interconnectedness of things, which is awesome since most American math education doesn't teach us about number relationships.
No one:
Tommy: *freehands a straight line*
@J his hand is the tool!
@J It's easier to do it with your hand than with some gadget.
As an art major, i testify that his straight line capability is superhuman
Very impressive!
I gasped tbh
Tommy I’m pretty impressed with all that . Tommy says nothing
Lmao His face afterwards is priceless😂💀
Lol
Tommy: "Silence wench, I do not wish to be horny anymore." Guts - Susumu Hirasawa
There's no need to say you're impressed with somebody's work if they're a master carpenter. That's like telling a doctor you're impressed with his medical knowledge and surgical skills.
nicely done sir, I truly appreciate someone who still knows how to use hand tools. I make my window stools a bit deeper though and then anchor the stool into the framing with 2-1/2" screws drilled at a very steep angle. The apron usually hides these screw holes and you can put a lot of weight on the stools. Again very nice video showcasing your skills.
That's the way my father does it !i do a least 3 windows by time he installs 1!!! I'm very grateful for power tools!!! Pops does it old school...good video .
Yesssss! 💙 I was watching while taking a break from our new old house and Jamb liners is they key word ive been needing !!! Thank you ! I knew they were wood single hung windows but they previous owners painted the jamb liners so we cant open most of the windows and I couldn't find what this part was called ! Ive been watching since i was a kid ( esp sundays before noon mass) and knew id figure it out eventually lol
I like Tommy's chuckle about the math help, seemed genuine/personal
I love watching Tom Silva. This guy is the absolute pro at anything wood.
Excellent video to install window trim! I plan on using this method for our new farmhouse. And, I plan on using a handsaw for better accuracy.
Amazing to watch a skilled craftsman. My teacher was like this. I can tell from some comments, that there are some who are not so skilled and or haven’t been taught what to do, when you don't have your power tools or modern gadgets!!
I wish I had a mentor like Tommy. What a great dude.
Thank you very much for sharing. Tommy has ton of experience. Who needs power tools, just as good
Tommy, you are one talented dude! Well done.
Tommy is the 👑 of craftsmanship.. Period.
One of the most impressive things I've ever seen Tommy do ... Very nice
watch the one where he builds the deck steps. The video is on TH-cam its a back deck where the steps angle up like a pyramid/triangle.
I enjoyed watching that way too much. Tom is the best.
Now he's just showing off....Great work!!
I was impressed with the freehand drawing and planing of the eased edge. Then immediately unimpressed as he bashed and dented the new wood with his hammer when nailing it in. :D
The holes need to have putty put in them anyways and then putty will need leveling/sanding followed by paint. Those hammer marks will not be visible at all after all that if you do it properly.
The only man I know that can drive a trim nail with Paul Bunyan’s hammer!
Tommy Silva is an absolute unit
We're all impressed with Tommy, lady.
it's impressive. He used some simple tools and made it so easily.
I love all this old house and the videos they create, I only wish they would talk about pricing, how much would a decent handyman charge for this type of service? labor and material separate.
Keep it up This old house! you make great quality TV.
Thanks
Tom Silva and Norm Abram are the best, I’ve learned so much from them. Thank you guys👍
Amazing hand work Tom!
super precise cuts by handsaw. respect.
Happily surprised to see him using a hand saw. Awesome
Tommy's the type of guy who would show up at a beautiful girl's house . . . . . . "Hello I'm here to fix your window" . . . . . . . and then he would just fix it.
Yessir.. True gentlemen
@Liberty AboveAllElse no he wouldn't he keeps it in his tool belt so he'd say "..........."
Always great informational videos. Thank you.
Why no reveal on the casing and header? Super nice wood windows a small reveal to show that nice wood , would (lol) have gave a better look.
Kicking it old school with the hand saw!
Wow I appreciate how things were put together without power tools
tommy is amazing truly an artist
This guy is an awesome teacher
This guy is the man period.😳🔥
the old school just the best with that master..👍
I just did this myself at home. Thanks!
Great woodworking skills!
Old school. Master craftsman.
Super, hard to find people can do like him
That was nice to watch..I'm subscribing!
Tom is a boss.
Tom is the Man!
Really easy to follow and useful thanks
As nice and harmless as this guy seems; I promise you wouldn't want to make him mad. Those old time carpenters have to have some serious forearm strength
Lol I can see the steel cord he calls forearm muscles.
I worked with a master carpenter back in the 70’s and that’s how he did it, no power tools.
Thank you great video follow the instructions to the T job came out beautiful
A lot of people are complaining about the style of trim. While I agree that it wouldn't be my first choice, I'd bet he is matching the existing trim elsewhere in the house.
What a experience
Excellent saw skills
Very Helpful, Thank you
And that's how Tommy "no table saw" Silva got his name
Sir you do a great job
Tommy’s a Master Carpenter and I’m a Master Plumber.
incredible work.
nice work. good editing. nothing fancy here, just the facts...
Anne- "good fit!"
Tom- silently thinking to himself "yeah it's a good fit!.. I'm Tom mutha fuckin' Silva!!"
That's pretty cool, I thought the windowsill was the bottom trim on the outside or inside... kewl :D
Loved seeing this with no power tools!
Impressing the ladies with good hard working skills is worth more than all the money in the world.
Power tool ? HA! Tommy is the power tool. This was done by hand and came out better then 99% of carpenters work in my area.
Friggin awesome !
The old "sa has". Love it
He is something else. He knows his stuff. Well done 👍
Impressive.. that's what we call a master carpentar.
I'm impressed as well.
He has the patience of a Saint!
Awesome video.
What an absolute wizard with those hands of zeus .. im ready to bust out
That subtle pass at Tommy at 6:14 😂
That’s what I was thinking! “Tommy, I’m pretty impressed.” He was having none of it.
NICE JOB TOMMY
Super informative. So much so I’ve decided that this is insanity to do for 13 windows and will just be repainting instead 😂
1:49 "🥴 im glad you did that math tommy" lmaoooo
Great job!
Hubert - Germany
Imagine the zone time you get by ripping everything by hand...
"I wanna get it starded on my saw hauses"
Mr. Sal LOL
: "Tommy I'm pretty impressed with all that"
Coming up next on This Old House " How to frame your headboard "
Lmao
Gracias por el video para que mi esposo aprenda
And good luck with the other window!
That was impressive.
Now you do the rest! have a great day
Siempre se aprende con tom silva quiwn como el
English please. Thank you.
Imagine going through all that work to fabricate the stool and the nail splits it apart. Also tom was showing off big time with the pencil skills
Damn Tommy those lines!!! How much do you have to pay to watch Tommy work? Sign me up already!!!
Very DIY friendly
that's really fine old-school carpentry. I would have used my compound miter saw and air stapler
Nice work
@Hello Laith how are you doing
I thought he was going to do a 45 degree cut with the handsaw. Lol
Wish I had that talent!
Tom Silva is Master! I watched so many videos of him that I know when he has a lolly in the mouth... 😊