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Trim and Cabinet Doors From "Weekend Remodeling" episode WKR-303

The finished aquarium and matching recessed bookshelf.

With the shelves installed, host Fuad Reveiz guides us through trimwork, then finishes the tank opening and installs cabinet doors.

On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being most difficult, this project rates a 2.

Materials:

2 x 4, 2 x 2 and 1 x stock
Drywall
Drywall tape
Joint compound
Joint compound knife
Drywall screws
Drywall saw
Router
Interior trim
Caulk
Paint, paint brush and roller
Aquarium, pump and filter
Aerator and hose
Biscuit joiner
Clamps
Table saw
Spiral cut saw
Speed square
Chalk line
4" toggle bolts
Tape measure
Level
Reciprocating saw
Hammer
Utility knife
Circular saw
Miter saw
Drill
Framing square
Framing nailer
Trim nailer
Bucket

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F
	Figure G

1. Sand the final coat of joint compound using a soft sanding block (figure A).

2. Measure and cut 1 x 4 trim for the shelves and tank openings. Nail into place (figure B).

3. Make sure the trim for the aquarium opening will hide any black banding at the bottom of the tank (figure C), then nail in place (figure D).

4. Add side trim around book shelves. To give trim edges a finished appearance, add back banding if desired.

5. To create cabinet doors for the area above the aquarium, first measure the area. In this example, the area measures 25" tall and 16-1/8" wide.

6. Cut 2 x 4s to the lengths needed. Draw a pencil line across each 45-degree angle.

7. Use a biscuit joiner to cut a slots where the frame will connect at the corners. Add glue to each groove, then insert the biscuits (figure E).

8. Make sure corners are aligned before securing with a trim nailer.

9. A decorative router bit can be used to add interest to the inside edges of each door frame (figure F). Route the outer edges as desired.

10. Flip the frame over and attach a piece of 1/4" plywood into the inside groove.

11. Sand corners to remove rough spots, then install "L" brackets on which the doors will rest. These will also hide the top band of the tank.

12. Remove the tank, then attach hinges to the doors and hang (figure G).

13. Add new trim as needed. Spackle nail holes and caulk seams.

14. Remove the doors and paint. Paint all trim and the surrounding wall area.