Easy Process To Trim Around Sliding Closet Doors
Closets are regarded as one of the best functional spaces in the home, however, it is not necessary that they have to look like it from the outside. You can try to improve the complete appearance of your space where the closet is situated which may include a bedroom, hallway, etc, by adding sliding closet door trim to a closet using a bypass door track. Adding trim to a closet, for instance, three-panel sliding closet doors isn't difficult, however, it is important to do it correctly.
Step 1: Measure And Prepare Wood Trim
- Select A Wood Trim That Matches The Style Of Your Home
First of all, you have to select the kind of wood trim that you need to buy from any hardware store. It is important to select the one that exactly matches the style of your home as well as the room with the closet. After purchasing a wood trim & bringing it home, keep it in the room where you are planning to hang it for at least two days, which in turn, allows the wood to adjust to the particular humidity as well as other conditions, preventing warping or other damage later. - Measure The Height And The Width Of The Closet
Now, you need to measure the amount of trim you need, by carefully measuring the height as well as the width of the closet, using a tape measure. You need to calculate wherever you are planning to add the wood trim, generally, this is on the wall precisely outside the opening. Next, calculate or compute the width of the trim, adding that figure to the height as well as the width of the closet, which will be the final length to which you need to cut the trim. Use a wood saw in order to cut accordingly. - Use A Meter Saw To Bevel The Edges To A 45-degree Angle
For the corners of the trim to fit together as well as to appear seamless, it is important to use a miter saw in order to bevel the edges to a 45-degree angle. You simply need to bevel the top of the pieces going on the sides of the closet. You need to fit them together on the ground in order to make sure you are doing it correctly.
Step 2: Hang Sliding Closet Door Trim
- Adhere The Trim To The Wall Using Clear Epoxy
In order to attach the trim to the wall, you need to use clear epoxy, but before doing that, it is important to do all the painting, which may include painting or staining both the trim as well as the wall underneath it. Make sure to finish all your flooring first. You should add trim as well as other touches last if you are in the middle of a renovation. Apart from that, professionals strongly recommend painting or staining the wood trim before you attach it to the wall. - Paint Or Stain The Wood Trim To Protect It From Moisture
It is highly possible that the wood you purchased from the hardware store is untreated, in spite of the fact that you can buy pre-stained or painted trim. If it is, then it is important to either paint or stain it in order to safeguard it from moisture as well as other sources of damage. Give it some time in order to completely dry before you use the epoxy. Speak with a professional at a local hardware store when it comes to finding the stain or paint that works exceptionally well for the particular type of wood you are purchasing.
Step 3: Using Epoxy On Sliding Closet Door Trim
- Carefully Apply The Trim To The Wall
As soon as it is ready, abundantly & freely spread the epoxy onto the flat backside of the trim, making sure to start with the top piece of the trim. You may need someone to help you with this step. Carefully apply the trim to the wall, but it is important to line up the bottom corner of the trim with the corner of the closet. Press it gently & lightly all over in order to make sure it attaches correctly. - Do The Same With The Two Side Pieces
Next, do the same process with the two side pieces. It is important that the top piece you have previously beveled sits comfortably with the end of the side pieces of trim.