How to Case an Arch Door

Casing a door distinguishes it from the wall around it, while making it a part of your home decor. If you are tired of a plain arch doorway in your home, take the time to use a flexible trim or molding to case it. Choose an elaborate trim for a traditional or Victorian motif, or choose a simple trim for something that blends in seamlessly with any home decor style you may wish to try.

Measuring tape
Flexible trim
Hand saw
Clear epoxy
Finish nails
Hammer

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the distance around the arch door using a measuring tape. Some trim goes as far down as the floor, while others go only to the wainscoting or the baseboard.
- 2
  Place the flexible trim in the room where it is going to be installed and leave it alone for two or more days. This allows the trim to acclimatize to the humidity and temperatures of the room. This prevents expansion or shrinkage later on.
- 3
  Cut the trim to the measurement you found in Step 1 using a handsaw. Depending on the size of the doorway, you may need one piece or more pieces.
- 4
  Apply a thin coat of a clear epoxy adhesive to the back of the flexible trim.
- 5
  Bend the trim and fit it to the arch doorway. A clear epoxy adhesive should have immediate grab, allowing you to attach the trim to the arch easily.
- 6
  Secure the trim to the door further by putting finish nails through the trim every 1 or 2 feet.

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