Overview

Interior Finish Carpentry emphasizes precision craftsmanship through real-world residential trim installation projects. Beginning with finish carpentry planning and workstation preparation, students progress through measuring and cutting techniques, door and window trim, baseboards, molding, accent features, stair trim, surface preparation, repairs, and a complete practice room finishing project.

Table of Contents

  1. Chapter 1: Inspect and Plan Finish Carpentry Work
  2. Chapter 2: Set Up Finish Carpentry Workstation
  3. Chapter 3: Measure, Cut, and Fit Trim
  4. Chapter 4: Install Interior Door Casing
  5. Chapter 5: Install Prehung Interior Door
  6. Chapter 6: Install Door Hardware and Adjust Operation
  7. Chapter 7: Install Window Stool, Apron, and Casing
  8. Chapter 8: Install Baseboard on Straight Walls
  9. Chapter 9: Cope and Miter Baseboard Corners
  10. Chapter 10: Install Shoe Molding or Quarter-Round
  11. Chapter 11: Install Crown Molding: Simple Room
  12. Chapter 12: Cut and Fit Crown Molding Corners
  13. Chapter 13: Install Chair Rail and Picture Rail
  14. Chapter 14: Build Board and Batten Accent Wall
  15. Chapter 15: Install Closet Trim and Shelving Cleats
  16. Chapter 16: Install Stair Skirt Boards
  17. Chapter 17: Install Stair Tread, Riser, and Nosing Trim
  18. Chapter 18: Fill, Caulk, and Prepare Trim for Paint
  19. Chapter 19: Repair Damaged Interior Trim
  20. Chapter 20: Capstone: Trim Complete Practice Room

Learning Outcomes