Exterior Door Plinth Block

We offer a full line of rosettes and base plinth blocks in multiple wood species and designs.

Exterior door plinth block.

Adding a plinth block can be the perfect solution to cover any irregularities of the past and change the look of your baseboards and door casings. A cornerstone of casing. Sometimes making your own plinth blocks gives you the flexibility and versatility of making the exact height and thickness for whatever door trim you re installing. Below i made this craftsman plinth block wider than the flat stock door trim so the reveal between the trim and plinth block created a step a theme repeated in the baseboard.

Plinth blocks trim for doors. Adding new doors to older homes is a challenge when it comes to installing door trim. Our plinth blocks are a great example. Keep in mind that a plinth block is there to offset the rest of the trim around the door so it needs to be slightly larger overall.

This section includes notable plinth blocks styles. The recessed detail in the block echoes the paneled door and everything is painted a gorgeous dark gray for a cohesive look. The tall baseboards line up with the top of the plinth blocks which then line up with the door trim. In this particular job i used 5 4 by 4 and duplicated the existing plinths found elsewhere in the home.

I typically use 5 4 trim for my plinth blocks. A simple plinth block breaks up all those lines and keeps it from looking too busy. These design elements are considered traditional yet add a beautiful architectural element to any remodel or new construction project. Click to add item fypon 59 1 2 w x 12 h primed polyurethane window door crosshead with trim strip to the compare list.

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