Exterior Door Plinth Block

This section includes notable plinth blocks styles.

Exterior door plinth block.

Click to add item fypon 59 1 2 w x 12 h primed polyurethane window door crosshead with trim strip to the compare list. The recessed detail in the block echoes the paneled door and everything is painted a gorgeous dark gray for a cohesive look. A simple plinth block breaks up all those lines and keeps it from looking too busy. We offer a complete selection of decorative surfaces accents crafted in exceptional materials.

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. The tall baseboards line up with the top of the plinth blocks which then line up with the door trim. These design elements are considered traditional yet add a beautiful architectural element to any remodel or new construction project.

A cornerstone of casing. Measure and re confirm the trim dimensions and add to 1 1 25 to 2 5cm to each. Our plinth blocks are a great example. Adding new doors to older homes is a challenge when it comes to installing door trim.

So creating a plinth block that stands proud of the door trim and baseboard give you some wiggle room to account for misaligned jambs and walls. I typically use 5 4 trim for my plinth blocks. 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. We offer a full line of rosettes and base plinth blocks in multiple wood species and designs.

In this particular job i used 5 4 by 4 and duplicated the existing plinths found elsewhere in the home.