How To Remove Interior Door Trim

Removing interior door trim is a relatively simple task that can be completed in a few steps. By following these instructions, you can easily update the look of your doors without having to replace the entire door.

Tools You'll Need:

Flathead screwdriver
Putty knife
Hammer
Pry bar

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Remove the Doorstop: Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the screws that hold the doorstop in place. Once the screws are removed, carefully pry the doorstop off with a putty knife.

2. Remove the Casing Nails: Use a hammer and a nail set to gently tap the casing nails inward. Once the nails are flush with the surface of the trim, use a pry bar to carefully pry the trim away from the wall.

3. Remove the Header: The header is the horizontal piece of trim that runs above the door. To remove it, use a pry bar to carefully pry it away from the wall.

4. Remove the Jambs: The jambs are the vertical pieces of trim that run along the sides of the door. To remove them, use a pry bar to carefully pry them away from the wall.

5. Clean the Surface: Once the trim is removed, use a damp cloth to clean the surface of the wall and door.

Tips:

Be careful not to damage the drywall when removing the trim.
If the trim is particularly difficult to remove, you can use a heat gun to soften the adhesive.
Once the trim is removed, you can repaint or replace it with new trim.