Attach the brick molding around the door using the nails and hammer starting with the head casing.
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Installing new brick mold can add to the appeal of your home s exterior and is not difficult to install.
Remove the door frame.
I used the knife and then had to use a flat screwdriver to removed the old caulking.
Starting at the center of the head casing nail the brick molding into place.
How to cut through a exterior brick wall and install a door.
You will need to make miter cuts on the molding which involves a 45 degree angle so that you can slot the pieces together.
Brick mold trim is used around windows doors and even garage doors as a preferred trim of choice.
First take your utility knife around the outside edge where the old caulking is.
How to cut through a exterior brick wall and install a door.
Measure several times to ensure that you get it right and then travel to your local hardware store and pick up a suitable amount.
Hammer and pry the old brick mold off.
Then place the pry bar between the door jam and brick mold.
Remove the old hinges and door frame remove the old door and its hinges from the old door frame image 1.
Cut your length of brick molding down to the correct lengths taking care to make the corner cuts at a 45 degree angle.