Remove the door frame.
How to cut brick molding for french doors.
How to cut through a exterior brick wall and install a door.
Brick mold trim is used around windows doors and even garage doors as a preferred trim of choice.
Remove the old hinges and door frame remove the old door and its hinges from the old door frame image 1.
I used the knife and then had to use a flat screwdriver to removed the old caulking.
Cut your length of brick molding down to the correct lengths taking care to make the corner cuts at a 45 degree angle.
Use a reciprocating saw with a standard bi metal blade to cut through the nails holding the old frame in place image 2.
Hammer and pry the old brick mold off.
Then place the pry bar between the door jam and brick mold.
Installing new brick mold can add to the appeal of your home s exterior and is not difficult to install.
You will need to make miter cuts on the molding which involves a 45 degree angle so that you can slot the pieces together.
Starting at the center of the head casing nail the brick molding into place.
Measure several times to ensure that you get it right and then travel to your local hardware store and pick up a suitable amount.
You need to know exactly how much brick mold you need to cover the area.
Brick mold trim comes in wood or pvc material depending on your climate and needs.