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Window Trim From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-406

In this final segment of the first episode of "Rustic Contemporary," host Paul Ryan and Darcy (the homeowner) use some creative woodworking techniques for the window trim. Since the wood is so hard, they need to use screws. They fix the window stool by removing excess drywall and attach the trim around the windows.

[Materials List and step-by-step instructions are below.]

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	new cabinets, sparkling appliances and unique hardwood flooring!

Materials and Tools for Installing the Floor--

ear protection
safety glasses
8 penny ring shanks
nail gun
rosin paper
hammer tacker
laser level
tape measure
pencil
chalk line
string
1 x 2 batten board
pneumatic floor nailer
compressor
screw gun
screws

Materials and Tools for Building a Box Beam--

pencil
speed square
pre-primed finger-jointed poplar
quick clamps
nail gun
1-1/2" pin nails
2-1/2" screws
screw gun
painter's chalk

Materials and Tools for Window Trim--

pre-primed finger-jointed poplar
chop saw
trim screws (Torx head)
torx head driver bit
painter's putty
nail gun

	Figure A
	Figure B

Window Trim

1. Cut the sill piece to length.

2. If the wood for the trim is too hard you'll need to predrill holes for screws.

3. Since the sill is not sitting flush with the window and drywall (figure A), some of the drywall needs to be cut. Hold the stool in position and draw an outline on the drywall. Use a utility knife to score the outline. Remove excess drywall with a small chisel.

4. Screw the stool into the window frame using trim screws with a torx drive -- these have very small heads (figure B) the torx drive provides better contact on smaller screw heads.

5. Attach all the trim pieces around the window with 1-1/4" finish nails -- a nail gun will speed up this process.

6. Use wood glue to attach the small finishing ends of the trim.

7. Putty the countersink holes.

In the next episode factory custom cabinets are installed, the center island is built and the high-style vent hood is installed.

RESOURCES :

Tasmanian Oak Flooring
Brand Name: Boral Timber
Size: 3/4" x 5-1/4"
Style: Tasmanian Oak, Australian-grade
Boral Timber
Website: www.boraltimber.com

GUESTS :

Robert Shaffer
President, The Foundation Architects
212 3rd Ave. N., Suite 460
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 612-340-5430
Website: www.foundationarch.com

Jim Lowinske
NMI Products
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