I have a window with a depth of 165 between the window frame and the plaster on the wall, so I have gotten 175 MDF lining.
Between the frame and the studs on the sides, it's 35. There is no groove in the frame.
How should one fix a window lining? Do I need to extend the studs on the wall with additional 45s towards the frame and then attach a rectangular-built lining to these studs? Getting this 100% straight on all sides will be tough.
Then the lining will stick out 1 cm "beyond the wall," so you can't put a trim on the wall to cover the gap between the plaster and the lining.
Should I cut down the lining so it's 16.5?
I'm completely lost, but I think I know what I need to do.
How can this be solved in a smooth way?
What do I do now? Split everything so it is at the same depth as the wall and then cover with a white pine trim or place the trim against the reveal - but then you see all the joints + a new joint between the trim and reveal. 69 trim seems the widest and barely covers in certain places...
What do I do now?
Split everything so it is at the same depth as the wall and then cover with white pine trim or place the trim against the reveal - but then all seams are visible + new seam between trim and reveal.
69 trim seems to be the widest and it barely covers in some places...
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You should have chosen a smaller dimension than 45x45.
Often you try to get the same distance from the frame to the reveal all the way around.
What do I do now?
Split everything so it's at the same depth as the wall and then cover with white pine trim or put the trim against the jamb - but then you see all the seams + new seam between the trim and the jamb.
69 list seems the widest and it barely covers in some places...
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Forget the 45s, I usually put screws in the stud next to the window, and screw them out to the window frame, then you get the same distance plus if the stud is crooked it doesn't matter, just screw the screw more or less in or out.
You should have opted for a smaller dimension than 45x45. Often you try to get the same distance from the frame to the reveal all the way around.
The 45s barely cover 1 cm of the frame, so you can't really go much smaller than 45.
PPatzie said:
Forget the 45s, I usually put screws in the stud next to the window and screw them into the window frame. That way, you get the same distance, and if the stud is crooked it doesn't matter, just screw in or out more or less.
I understand and have seen this in a video. But the problem is that I have nothing to attach to on the sides, only the top and bottom. My brad nailer is 40mm and the gun handles 50mm max, but that's barely enough, right? Is 50mm brad nail enough between the reveal and the sides to hold it in place? Will it hit the studs and attach?
Then the real question is what do I do with trim all around? Do I have to rip the MDF? I would rather not mess with it, I don't mind if it sticks out a bit, but the issue is the trim all around.
Do you have plastic in the wall? Then you should seal with construction foil tape between the wall/plastic and the frame.
Why don't you have anything to attach to at the sides?
What is the gypsum attached to then?
You should split the casing at the right depth, otherwise it will be difficult to attach the trim. There are also 95mm trims available.
Alternatively, you can gypsum against the casing, but that is probably more difficult for you.
Do you have plastic in the wall? Then you should seal with something like construction foil tape between the wall/plastic and the frame.
Why do you have nothing to attach to on the sides?
What is the plaster attached to then?
You split the window reveal at the correct depth; otherwise, it will be difficult to attach the moldings. There are also 95mm moldings available.
Alternatively, you can plaster against the window reveal, but that is probably more challenging for you.
Tip for the future might be:
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U-list is a good compromise if you forgot to order with a salning groove.
The 45s barely cover 1 cm of the frame, so you can't really go much smaller than 45.
I understand, and I've seen this in a video. But the problem is that I have nothing to attach to on the sides then, just the top and the bench. My brad nail is 40mm and the gun can handle 50mm max but that's barely enough, right? Is a 50mm brad nail sufficient between the lining and the sides to hold it in place? Will it hit the studs and anchor?
Then the real question is how do I do with molding around?
Do I have to rip the MDF? I'd rather not mess with it, I don't mind if it sticks out a little but the problem is the moldings around it.
Thanks for the help
It looks like there is quite a bit of frame left under the lower sill?
I think it looks like there's quite a bit of frame left under the lower lining?
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It's the left side.
The images are rotated incorrectly.
Got the casing in place. Made some mistakes I'm not completely satisfied with, might tear everything down and start over.
Damn, fine carpentry takes a lot of time if you're not aware of all the steps and potential problems.
FredrikR said:
