How to cut through a exterior brick wall and install a door.
How to cut brick molding for french doors.
How to cut through a exterior brick wall and install a door.
Measure several times to ensure that you get it right and then travel to your local hardware store and pick up a suitable amount.
I used the knife and then had to use a flat screwdriver to removed the old caulking.
Attach the brick molding around the door using the nails and hammer starting with the head casing.
Remove the door frame.
Cut your length of brick molding down to the correct lengths taking care to make the corner cuts at a 45 degree angle.
You need to know exactly how much brick mold you need to cover the area.
Then place the pry bar between the door jam and brick mold.
Starting at the center of the head casing nail the brick molding into place.
Remove the old hinges and door frame remove the old door and its hinges from the old door frame image 1.
Brick mold trim comes in wood or pvc material depending on your climate and needs.
Hammer and pry the old brick mold off.
You will need to make miter cuts on the molding which involves a 45 degree angle so that you can slot the pieces together.
Use a reciprocating saw with a standard bi metal blade to cut through the nails holding the old frame in place image 2.