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How Much Does It Cost To Install Door Trim?

Typical range: $249-$379

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For your project in zip code 43215 with these options, the cost to install door trim starts at $5.90-$9.01 per linear foot. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.

Installing door trim may seem to be a simple project, but to achieve proper alignment and seamless junctions, a professional installer is often the best choice. Their expertise helps them plan the job correctly, and they have the proper tools and skills to ensure accurate results.

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Standard ServicesQuantityLowHigh
What you can expect
Range per linear foot:$5.92$9.03
Range for this type of project:$249$379
Estimate: $314
Door Trim Cost
44
linear feet
$33$49
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Cost of residential-grade, 1/2"x2-1/4" ready-to-paint MDF door trim. Rate is inclusive of local delivery, as well as standard excess for perfect installation and occasional repairs.
Door Trim Labor, Basic
2
hours
$147$238
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Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete installation. Jamb edge will be planed or sanded until flush with wall, and door trim will be measured, sized, and finished. Edge gap will be caulked, and nail holes patched and smoothed. Rate is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.
Door Trim Job Supplies
44
linear feet
$8$9
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Requisite supplies for the job, including fasteners, shims, flashing, drip cap, perimeter foam insulation, and exterior caulking.
Door Trim Equipment Allowance
1
job
$61$83
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Daily rental of specialty equipment for maximum quality and efficiency. These include pneumatic-finish nailer, 12" compound miter saw, biscuit joiner, and detail sander. Consumable equipment elements not included.
Standard services
Door Trim Cost
$33 -$49
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44
linear feet
Cost of residential-grade, 1/2"x2-1/4" ready-to-paint MDF door trim. Rate is inclusive of local delivery, as well as standard excess for perfect installation and occasional repairs.
Door Trim Labor, Basic
$147 -$238
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2
hours
Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete installation. Jamb edge will be planed or sanded until flush with wall, and door trim will be measured, sized, and finished. Edge gap will be caulked, and nail holes patched and smoothed. Rate is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.
Door Trim Job Supplies
$8 -$9
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44
linear feet
Requisite supplies for the job, including fasteners, shims, flashing, drip cap, perimeter foam insulation, and exterior caulking.
Door Trim Equipment Allowance
$61 -$83
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1
job
Daily rental of specialty equipment for maximum quality and efficiency. These include pneumatic-finish nailer, 12" compound miter saw, biscuit joiner, and detail sander. Consumable equipment elements not included.
Optional Services
What you can expect
Range per linear foot:
$6 - $9
Range for this type of project:
$249 - $379
Estimate:
$314
Cost Comparison
YOUR ESTIMATE
$314

NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE
$258 -$394
YOUR ESTIMATE

Install Door Trim: national average cost

The national average materials cost to install door trim is $0.96 per linear foot, with a range between $0.76 to $1.15. The total price for labor and materials per linear foot is $6.03, coming in between $4.72 to $7.34. A typical 125 linear foot project costs $754.19, with a range of $590.34 to $918.04. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.
cost to install door trim
National Avg. Materials Cost per linear foot$0.96
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 125 linear foot$754.19
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 125 linear foot$590.34 - $918.04

Sizing the Trim

Door trim serves two primary functions. It's designed to cover any normal gaps created during the door's installation, and it provides a pleasant, aesthetic border around the doorway. An installer checks the width of the gaps that need to be covered to make sure the trim selected is wide enough to conceal them with room to spare. Also, they ensure that the length of the trim allows extra measure for the distance of the angled cuts at the junctions. Wider trim may be required in some cases, which may add to the cost of the installation.

Cost Factors

As with any project, the cost consists mostly of labor and materials. The number of doors and their size is the most significant factor, and the material selected can also impact the price. If the walls or door frame require repair, or if the trim needs to be painted, expect higher costs.

Work With a Professional

While many homeowners choose to attempt this project themselves, working with a professional ensures that the door trim is perfectly aligned. Unless the trim is precut to exact length, a skilled worker has to cut the boards using a miter box and saw so that the angled ends of the wood match exactly. The contractor also checks the underlying door frame for any damage and secures the trim without damaging the wood.

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