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help..how to attach molding

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 8:17 pm
by mopower440
I have the cheapo trailer windows with the metal flange that bolts around the perimeter on the interior wall. I cut some molding to put around the window but not sure how to attach it..I cant nail it because i would have to nail through the metal flange..any ideas?

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Re: help..how to attach molding

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 8:30 pm
by Greg S
Construction adhesive. Check the glue section at Home Depo etc.

Re: help..how to attach molding

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:18 pm
by mopower440
ok but how do i hold it up there while the adhesive dries?

Re: help..how to attach molding

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:56 pm
by ponch37300
If you do use construction adhesive you can just use blue painters tape to hold it in place until it dries. How are you going to deal with the "button" looking caps on the metal trim? Won't they prevent you from attaching new trim?

Re: help..how to attach molding

Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:09 am
by mopower440
If I use adhesive, how can I ever remove it if I ever need to remove the window again?

Re: help..how to attach molding

Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 11:05 am
by DaleM
A knife. Just slip it under the edge of the trim and cut the adhesive. Any knife will do, I use a knife with a flat edge that I sharpen with a stone once in a while. A serrated edged knife would work too.

Re: help..how to attach molding

Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 11:51 am
by 1987Commodore
Remove the hex head screws and replace with flat head. I'm pretty sure I used drywall screws.
I had no problem nailing mine on, but the construction adhesive would work fine also.

Re: help..how to attach molding

Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 4:05 pm
by ponch37300
If you want to nail it just pre drill threw the trim and the metal of the window. Just a size smaller then the nail you will use.