door casings

buslane · Post by **buslane** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:21 pm

Hi. just taken out old casings and not sure the best way to fit new ones any ideas please. thanks

dirtydeeds · Post by **dirtydeeds** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:26 pm

casing is an american term for architrave, if you mean architave you fix architrave with nails, use either ovals or lost heads

if you mean door linings my prefered method of fixing is with screws, other carpenters use nails, each to his own

EJJ150847 · Post by **EJJ150847** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:32 pm

I'm with dirtydeeds, I try and put the screws where they'll be hidden by the door stop, or whatever it's called, and the architrave around the door with lost heads.

John

buslane · Post by **buslane** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:24 pm

Sorry have seen different names at building suppliers. Door linings is what I meant to say. Have been fitting today only had a level. Can you give me idea of screw size length and diameter. Had to pack them out quite a bit. thanks

dirtydeeds · Post by **dirtydeeds** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:13 pm

screw size from 5x90 to 6x150 depending on lining / opening and the backing (stud or brick / blockkwork)

plug size to suit

hide behind stop if possible

buslane · Post by **buslane** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:13 am

Ok, thanks dirtydeeds.

buslane · Post by **buslane** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:38 pm

Thanks ellie

buslane · Post by **buslane** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:53 pm

Just been looking at your site ellie. Very nice work.

ellie · Post by **ellie** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:31 pm

buslane wrote:Just been looking at your site ellie. Very nice work.

Thank you

Is that the site that is under construction or the bespoke cabinetry site?

buslane · Post by **buslane** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:50 pm

Looked at both.

ellie · Post by **ellie** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:28 pm

buslane wrote:Looked at both.

“ You little devil ”

buslane · Post by **buslane** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:01 pm