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How did you trim your vinyl windows (pics please)

ellied
15 years ago

What type moulding did you use. I would like more than just picture frame casing but not sure how to put a stool on since you can't nail into the window itself.

Please help with some ideas and pictures of yours.

Thanks.

Comments (19)

  • brutuses
    15 years ago

    Are you asking about inside and/or outside?

  • ellied
    Original Author
    15 years ago

    Sorry, should have specified. Inside, please.

  • brutuses
    15 years ago

    Is this what you are asking for?

  • acountryfarm
    15 years ago

    Here are a few of my windows.






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  • txgal06
    15 years ago

    Don't have a close up but here you go.
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  • ajpl
    15 years ago

    Here's what we did:

    The vinyl windows are Jeld Win Atlantic Pro series(I think that's the name) and they have slots to insert wood trim. Our window stool is thicker than the slot (it's perfect for the sides though) and so we routered the board so it fit into the slot. It's then nailed to the studding/blocking in the wall to hold it secure.

  • ellied
    Original Author
    15 years ago

    Thanks, that is exactly what I wanted.

    acountryfarm, I love the natural wood mixed with the white.
    Can you show me your trim on the inside of your doors, also.

    We do not have any slots for the window stool. Our window frame is just flat and square. How would you attach the stool in our case.

  • acountryfarm
    15 years ago

    ellied - I hate to disappoint you but the natural wood you see is fingerjointed hemlock. Everything you see will be painted white.
    Thanks for the compliments.
    Here are some interior doors.
























  • mekon1971
    15 years ago

    Wow acountryfarm! The arch entryway with arched door is awesome! (the rest is pretty awesome, too!)

  • brutuses
    15 years ago

    I second that, very, very pretty!!

  • tdpillo123
    15 years ago

    The casings are VERY nice! So was everything else. Outstanding craftsmanship and very obviously high budget if done with a "budget" at all. I'm not knocking these but it's completely impractical to expect a DIY'er like most of us to come up with those results. It's deflating to look at pics like those when you're trying to dress existing windows on a budget of about $50 a window. Those windows dressings look like they're about $100 to $200 per window if I had to guess. Most of us just can't afford it. My windows have blinds already and are finished with drywall. I'm not going to throw the blinds out to put wood on the sides so, I'll add a wood sill/stool and apron and pic frame the sides and top. That will come out nice enough and keep me around $150 for 4 windows at 4'X3'.

  • bto24
    15 years ago

    acountryfarm,
    Your house looks beautiful. I can't wait to see finished pictures. You have also inspired me and my DIY abilities. I love your quote that you don't think someone is destined to mediocrity because of money. That is something we all seem to forget. thanks and good luck with the rest of your project.

  • worthy
    15 years ago

    I'm trying to figure out how trimming vinyl windows would be any different from trimming wood windows.

    "Picture frame" trim on Pollard all vinyl windows

  • acountryfarm
    15 years ago

    bto24 - thank you very much. I appreciate your comments.

    I am constantly amazed at such negative attitudes and then people blame others for their problems, etc.

    We can do just about anything we set our minds to, its not always easy, but doing nothing and complaining about it is nothing to be proud of.

    Thanks again for your compliments.

  • mamabirrd
    15 years ago

    acountryfarm........your quote is amazing and so is your house. WOW! And 11 children....WOWOW! Wonderful!

    Your new home is truly my dream home and I hope you will share pictures once everything is painted. We have a way to go before we can start trimming any windows, but I envision a similar style as yours for our interior.

    ellied, I have no pictures to share with you yet, but I hope you find what your're looking for.

  • acountryfarm
    15 years ago

    Mamabird - thank you for the kind words. We are now finished with paint prep and will be painting next week. I can't wait to post pics. IT has been a long 3 years and still don't know how this will all turn out on the legal side. I pray everyday that I will be able to move into this house we have worked so hard on.

    You probably haven't read my whole story (its been on other posts) but I am amazed at the things contractors and banks can get away with.

    In any case we are happy and healthy and we go forward because there are no guarantees that we have anything beyond today. If this ever turned out to be my last moments I wouldn't want sadness and despair to be what I was remembered for. I want my children to know me for what I can get done not what I wallowed in.

    Thanks Again !!

  • KIRSTILEENA
    11 years ago

    hi we have just installed all new vinyl windows but they need buildouts. we had wood windows before used all wood oak trim so can i still use the oak or should i go white i wonder what would look better. i love what you have done do you have the dimensions for the wood pieces maybe i can try that please help thanks

  • renovator8
    11 years ago

    You're talking to people who were here 4 years ago.