Plinth Block Door Trim

Plinths add a unique detail and an architectural touch to any doorway or project.

Plinth block door trim.

To see my diy victorian style plinth block go to this page door trim 114. I typically use 5 4 trim for my plinth blocks. Adding new doors to older homes is a challenge when it comes to installing door trim. Adding a plinth block can be the perfect solution to cover any irregularities of the past and change the look of your baseboards and door casings.

So creating a plinth block that stands proud of the door trim and baseboard give you some wiggle room to account for misaligned jambs and walls. Below i made this craftsman plinth block wider than the flat stock door trim so the reveal between the trim and plinth block created a step a theme repeated in the baseboard. This little piece of molding can completely change the look of your baseboards and door casings. Metrie 4 1 4 in x 8 in x 1 in primed plinth block with metrie plinth blocks you can easily create a smooth transition between your door trim and baseboards eliminates the need for miter cuts saving you time and effort simply install your plinth blocks at the bottom corners of any door trim to add a classic detail to your space features a simple design that will complement any baseboard.

Measure and re confirm the trim dimensions and add to 1 1 25 to 2 5cm to each. Look up crown molding 133 under my numbered patterns category to see an example about half way down the page. Plinth blocks trim for doors. I ll show you how to install a plinth block to give your door trim a whole new look.

A plinth block can be the perfect solution for these transitions. Previously installed molding and baseboard installation 1. When we turned a window into a sliding glass door i tried to find a similar style to the existing trim. Adding new doors to an old house can be a challenge especially matching the trim.

In this particular job i used 5 4 by 4 and duplicated the existing plinths found elsewhere in the home. Constructed from solid. But it turned out to be much thinner than the baseboards. Keep in mind that a plinth block is there to offset the rest of the trim around the door so it needs to be slightly larger overall.

House of fara 1 1 8 in. Plinth blocks in craftsman style designs are not as common as victorian but when you do see them they are usually a simple flat stock plinth. Plinth blocks are a great way to fix an awkward transition between door trim and baseboards. Sometimes making your own plinth blocks gives you the flexibility and versatility of making the exact height and thickness for whatever door trim you re installing.