Most entrance doors do not trim necessarily with pediments, for
the mere reason, when building a house, their are a million
other more important things to be done, and the extras don't
usually get done because costs have steadily skyrocketed not only for
labor, but some material is now double what it was just a couple
of years ago.Any doorway that has not been enhanced, can be,
almost in all cases, by simply adding onto the existing casing.
In the first picture, the backbanding has not been applied
yet with a cap piece to divide the pediment. The original trim
piece at top extends past the ends about 1/4 inch. If you're exterior door
does not have a porch for a ceiling, you will need to roof or
flash over the top section of your design.
The existing casing here was 5 1/2 inches wide by 1 1/4 inches
thick, and very old, in this case, pitch pine. Pitch pine this
old is similar to concrete in hardness, and as long as it stays
dry, it is durable for many life times.
The existing casing on top had to be removed, one side cut at
the top of the vertical casing, and the horizontal top piece
re-installed, [cut flush on both ends]. The original doorway had moved from its original
level position. To compensate, the reveal for the original
casing was altered at the top only on one side, thus allowing a
truer horizontal level to the eye for the new pediment.
The pediment door trim material, in paint grade applications,
can consist of many different kinds of materials. In this
particular application, mahogany was partially used as plywood,
and solid wood and poplar mouldings. These were from recycled
material. If you have a wood shop, you end up with a lot of 4
foot, 5 foot, and 6 foot material you'd like to get rid of, and
it is really stupid to throw it in the trash or burn it. Just so
happens, 6 foot material will do a standard 36 inch entrance
door nicely.
Take a piece of baseboard that you have laying around that is
at least 8 foot long that has a flat section with a fancy
profile on the edge. Rip off the profile and use it for
moulding. Use the remaining base for backband after planning the
thickness down to 5/8 inch. The two backband pieces applied are
1 1/2 inches wide by 5/8 inches thick. They are applied to the
existing edge of the 5 1/2 wide casing flush with the top edge.
Then a piece of 3/4 solid mahogany is added to the top edge that
has a 1/4 inch extension on each side. The is 1 5/8 inches thick
leaving a 1/8 inch reveal on the backband where they meet.
| The top piece is plywood that is the same
width as the outside width measurement of backband, and is
double layered on the outside edges so it is 1 inch thick
when installed. An additional 1l2 inch piece is behind the
middle also for support. |
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To prep the edges of the plywood, glue the two pieces of
mahogany plywood together and nail them from both sides. Fill
the edge with wood putty, and sand smooth when dry. You will prime
over the top of this before installing and sand again with a
sponge block.
You then simple layout the sizing for your top mouldings.
Here, a mid size crown moulding was used that is about 4 inches
across the face. An additional 3/4 by 1 1/2 inch banding was
added first that has a bead on the bottom edge. An additional
cove and bead was added under that piece that butts to it at
about 5/8 inches thick, leaving a nice reveal.
Knowing how and when to add reveals, and their relationships
along with proportions, is important for paint grade projects in
the fact you can add order to your work. Every profile throws
shadows at you. The human has the innate ability to order these
for preferences based on existing perceptions in artistic value.
Elaboration should be in keeping with the current style if
possible. We considered adding embossed moulding and decided not
to in the end.
One thing to remember in proportions is the width of existing
casing as compared to the reveal left below the crown moulding
down to the horizontal divide. You will notice the top section is slightly
wider than the lower horizontal section of casing. Pediments
seem to look their best when adjacent parts are close in size,
but not the same. If this top section had been much wider
[taller], an additional horizontal moulding can be used to mix
up your eyes again.
Also, remember when you view an example as this, you might
seem like you want to change it somehow. That is the idea. Each
time you see one, you can change the application by small
amounts possibly increasing the pleasure of the view.
Here are a few suggested tools to help you with your project.
| Porter Cable 18 Ga., 2'' Brad Nailer Kit, Model #BN200A | | This Nail guns include a 1/4'' male coupler with dust cover, safety glasses, traveling case with 5,000 brad storage capacity, 1,000 brads, oil and allen wrenches. Porter Cable 18 Ga., 2'' Brad Nailer Kit, Model #BN200A |
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| Powermatic Model 64A with 30'' Accu-Fence | | MODEL 64A LEFT TILT TABLESAW
Precision-ground cast iron table has a beveled edge to help eliminate damage to work material
T-slot mitre gauge with stops permits wider cross cutting
Quick-connect power cord reduces assembly time
Exclusive 3VX belt drive is more efficient and has less vibration
Manual push-button power switch with removable safety key
Accu-Fence® ensures accuracy - 30" cutting capacity to the right
Shown with optional mobile base (not included)
Cabinet and Rout-R-Lift® System also available as an optional accessory
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Accu-Fence®
4" dust collection port
Left and right cast iron extension wings
Blade insert
Dado insert
Blade guard and splitter
Mitre gauge
Open stand
Blade not included
Powermatic Model 64A with 30'' Accu-Fence |
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| Porter-Cable 371K Compact Belt Sander | | Hardwood sanding applications in tight spaces have never been easier with the new and improved belt sander from Porter-Cable. It boasts a 5 amp motor for needed power and a handy rubber grip for comfort. Flush side allows for sanding up to perpendicular surfaces! Porter-Cable 371K Compact Belt Sander |
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| Bosch 1581AVSK Top Handle Orbital Jig Saw | | Cutting curves and custom shapes is easy with this fully-loaded jig saw, plus you can make fast and easy blade changes with the included screwdriver! Features four-stage orbital action that adjusts blade motion to the workpiece and cutting task, while the top handle with variable-speed trigger provides extra control. Bosch 1581AVSK Top Handle Orbital Jig Saw |
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| Flat Back Tape Measure | | Tape sits flat on surfaces to precisely and easily measure curves and flat
panels.
16' flat tape measure has easy-to-read standard
measurements (down to 1/16''). Flat Back Tape Measure |
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Sunny day
Cloudy day
The last picture shows the true color. For some reason, the 4 mp
camera I have picked up the light change on the sunny day, turning
the green to blue. You can notice how sunny it was by looking at the
reflection in the glass of the door in the first pic. They are
actually both the same color, but on a sunny day, the excessive
light removes some distinction in the eye of the camera.
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