Plinth Block Door Trim

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

Plinth block door trim.

Plinth blocks are a great way to fix an awkward transition between door trim and baseboards. Manufactured from solid white hardwood it may be clear coated stained or painted to match your existing decor. In this particular job i used 5 4 by 4 and duplicated the existing plinths found elsewhere in the home. I ll show you how to install a plinth block to give your door trim a whole new look.

Plinth blocks trim for doors. 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. But it turned out to be much thinner than the baseboards. When we turned a window into a sliding glass door i tried to find a similar style to the existing trim.

Plinth blocks are wider and thicker than the conjoined moldings to allow for a reveal lip or shadow line between the block and trim. Measure and re confirm the trim dimensions and add to 1 1 25 to 2 5cm to each. This little piece of molding can completely change the look of your baseboards and door casings. 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.

Previously installed molding and baseboard installation 1. 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. Hardwood plinth block mouldings fill in where the door trim meets the baseboard. Adding new doors to older homes is a challenge when it comes to installing door trim.

House of fara 1 1 8 in. 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. 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.

To see my diy victorian style plinth block go to this page door trim 114. A plinth block can be the perfect solution for these transitions. Look up crown molding 133 under my numbered patterns category to see an example about half way down the page. I typically use 5 4 trim for my plinth blocks.