Eight linear feet of window sill trim (pre-milled with a back notch) 24 linear feet of casing trim (the amount of sill and casing trim will depend on the size of your window. it is always a good idea to purchase a little extra.) 1. remove the old casing. use a utility knife to score around the. Installing this window casing was so easy, that i had two windows done in about an hour. minus the painting. to start, decide what trim you want to use and measure your window. (measure twice, cut once!) using the miter box and saw, cut the trim to size.. Tutorial: installing window casing and trim just in case we buy the cabin without window trim! find this pin and more on home by rachel delk. how to install window trim - pretty handy girl tutorial: installing window casing and trim perfect.just expand the sides to the same width as the top casing - to give it richness.
Diy window casing tutorial: first, my husband removed the old window sill and apron from the window. he scored the seams where the board was caulked to the wall and then popped the sill off using a large rubber mallet. we decided to open the window for this part because we weren't sure if all of the pressure from banging around would break it.. The side casings can be installed now. to figure the length of the side casings, measure the distance from the stool to the top of the opening of the window, add 1/4? for reveal line. secure the side casings with nails.. I would love to put casing around every window in my home. however, i have a couple of curved transom windows and chair rail in 3 rooms, in which, the chair rail runs from window to window, stopping at the edge of the windows..