Framing Around an Arched Door

An arched door adds visual interest to a home, creating a more pleasing and softer look than the traditional box-shaped alternative. Framing the area around an arched door can make it even more appealing. However, given the shape of the doorway, installation of framing can be a bit tricky. The best option is to make a frame out of flexible molding. The molding can be bent to fit the shape of the arch.

Flexible molding
Miter saw
Construction adhesive
Damp cloth
1-inch finishing nails
Hammer
Nail set
Wood putty

Instructions

- 1
  Place an end of flexible molding on the doorway where you want the trim to begin.
- 2
  Stretch the molding around the arched doorway. When you reach the point where you want the trim to end, make a pencil mark on the molding.
- 3
  Remove the molding from the doorway. Cut through the pencil mark with a miter saw. Use a damp cloth to wipe off any sawdust from the molding.
- 4
  Apply construction adhesive around the back of the molding.
- 5
  Position the molding in place around the door. Firmly press on the molding to secure it in place. Use a damp cloth to wipe off any excess adhesive that seeps out from behind the molding.
- 6
  Install 1-inch finishing nails into the edge of the molding and the wall. Set finishing nails every 6 inches around the remainder of the frame.
- 7
  Countersink the finishing nails. Place a nail set over the heads of the nails. Hammer the end of the nail set to drive the nails into the molding. Apply wood putty over the holes left by the nails to create a smooth, finished look.

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