Replace Garage Door Trim With Pvc

Pvc trim expands when it s hot and contracts when it s cold.

Replace garage door trim with pvc.

As a general rule of thumb if you re installing trim in temps higher than 80 degrees f go ahead and fit joints tightly. If it s between 60 and 80 degrees leave a 1 16 in. Dura lift 5 16 in double t garage door rubber bottom weather seal 17 ft. Vinyl garage door trim acts as a cachet between the garage door jamb and the garage door.

If you ve cut and installed wood trim before you have the moxie to work with pvc trim boards. Below 60 degrees leave a 1 8 in. 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. Pvc trim boards are sometimes only sold in 18 ft.

You ll probably have to special order some thicknesses and widths. Lengths so you may want to have your order delivered. Item 1631552 model dlsr17. Usually the trim is made in wood however it is now available in vinyl as well.

But the selection may be limited. Pvc trim is sold in 5 4 1 in and 4 4 3 4 in thicknesses in the common widths found with wood. Learn how to install our vinyl thermostop garage door trim. Things needed utility knife flat pry bar claw hammer chisel tape measure pvc trim miter saw with carbide tipped saw blade 2 1 2 inch stainless steel finish screws power drill with screw tip pvc cement damp cloth exterior filler 1 inch putty knife sanding block.