[AustinDB]

Looking at a job where I've recommended replacing the western casing in a small condo along with the flooring/new base that will be going in.

The construction of the complex looks like they would have used prehung doors and I would like to determine if its feasible to replace the casing on ~8 doors. Any feedback on the difficulty of replacing casing on prehung doors would be appreciated!

 

[slowsol]

Recommendations on what? Can casing be replaced on ph doors? Yes.

 

[MDjim]

I usually shoot the jamb to make sure it doesn't move, then replace the casing.

 

[mako1]

Just did 12 the other day.Yes you can.I wish I could do it all day long every day.Curious to why you would question if you could or not.
A member with 3000 posts listed as a remodeler?
As MD jim stated it's a good idea to shoot a few into the jambs first to make sure they are stable.I've seen some prehungs where the guys just thru them in the hole and nailed the casing.You never know what you'll run into these days.

 

[AustinDB]

I've fixed a few prehung's in the past where a piece or two of new casing was required and they were attached so well that the removal/cleanup was too time consuming for what I've allotted. Back then I didn't have my MultiMaster.

 

[Dan_Watson]

We have done it on hundreds of doors. Do you mean split jambs?

Shoot the jambs before you start the removal to make sure the jambs don't move too much.

 

[Spencer]

I've fixed a few prehung's in the past where a piece or two of new casing was required and they were attached so well that the removal/cleanup was too time consuming for what I've allotted. Back then I didn't have my MultiMaster.

When you're prying it off use a 6" taping knife under your pry bar. it helps distribute the weight from prying and and prevents damage to the drywall/door frame.

I like these for removing casing.

 

[Dan_Watson]

Make sure you cut through the caulk COMPLETELY. That will ruin a day.

 

[Gaboy]

Dude U can take it all off with that tool in the pic works great. Don't be in a hurry though.. No need to shoot jamb it's already shot. Just no jerking or prying to hard. Split jamb pre hung will need to be shot but single jamb I wouldn't think so...
+1 for cutting caulk first. don't want to rip paper layer of sheet rock off...

 

[tenon0774]

Hive tools!

The trim guy that trained me introduced these to me.

No better way to remove trim without damaging the jamb or the wall. ( That, a utility knife and a little patience will yield a flawless removal. )

Nice pic, great advice.

- Scott

 

[Gaboy]

Flat bar for the win..

 

[tenon0774]

Flat bar for the win..

...

Nevermind.

Read to much into that.

My apologies.

 

[Gaboy]

No worries those thing are a tough find...hate it when I loose mine an have to find another...

 

[Needles]

No worries those thing are a tough find...hate it when I loose mine an have to find another...

Glazer bars are hard to find?

 

[tenon0774]

Rockler sells the Titan stainless pair for about $15.

Hyde Tools was the original black one I started off with.

Will try and post links.

Phone is lagging right now.

 

[Needles]

I use the dasco pro 9 1/2 trim bar. I buy the 3 pack of assorted trim bars at HD for 10 bucks. After buying the vaughan mini wonder bar years ago I found that sometimes you need two or maybe 3. :laughing: Actually when buying it I thought I would never use it. :no:

 

[tenon0774]

http://www.hydetools.com/products/9-12-bent-pry-bar

http://www.rockler.com/woodworking/Titan-Pry-Bar

Nice thing about these bars is you can put an edge on the bent part and it then doubles as a a good scraper.

It's pretty good at opening premium beer bottles as well.

 

[hdavis]

No need to shoot jamb it's already shot.

Depends on who threw it in - not everyone does on interior doors.

 

[mikeswoods]

I have used a heavy duty painters tool to remove trim---works great--also--I carry a drywallers hatchet--perfect tool for prying off the loosened trim--also handy when installing---

 

[goneelkn]

Extra long utility knife blade, then 5 n 1 tool(sharpened), then glazer's bar.