Installing Vinyl Wall Trim
Nail the trim every 12 inches on center.
Installing vinyl wall trim. If the trim sticks out too far you may be using more adhesive than necessary. Install j channels at doors and windows and under roof eaves and rakes. This video shows how to properly trim around fixtures when installing vinyl siding. Surface preparation for vinyl siding installation securely nail all loose boards and wood trim and replace any rotted boards.
It may help to scribe a light line on the wall that you can line up the top edge of the molding with as you go to ensure a straight application. The build up of old caulking interferes with the positioning of new trim for the siding. Cut the trim so it is two channel widths longer than the opening s width. Along the tops install j channel trim with horizontal siding and base trim with vertical siding.
Press the vinyl trim up against the wall and press firmly all along the base to secure it to the wall. Miter or cut tabs at the ends. Butt one end of the vinyl against the door molding or into the corner.