How Much Does It Cost To Install Or Replace Door & Window Trim?

Typical Range: $40 — $350

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Cost to Install Door & Window Trim

The average cost to install door trim is $150 per door, with low-end installations around $100 and high-end jobs at $250. Installing window trim ranges between $100 to $170 per window, but they can be as low as $40 or as high as $350.

Labor is around $70 per hour for both windows and doors. For larger windows and doors, it takes about one hour to install the materials. For smaller 2-foot by 2-foot windows, it takes about a half hour.

Wooden door trim costs $2 to $5 per linear foot or $35 to $85 for 17 feet for an average 80″x34″ door. Pine is the cheapest, while higher-end wood like mahogany can go up to $4 to $6 per linear foot.

Wooden window trim ranges between $0.75 to $1.25 per linear foot. Vinyl is $2 per linear foot, and aluminum falls between $1.50 to $2 per linear foot. Thick or decorative versions can price up to $6 per linear foot.

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Average Cost to Install Door & Window Trim

Average Cost	$150
High Cost	$350
Low Cost	$40

Cost to Install Door Casing

The average cost to install door casing is around $4 per linear foot, or between $100 and $170 per door.The price range for each door’s materials is between $35 and $100, depending on the quality. It takes about an hour to install a door at $70 per hour, making the full expense of material and installation between $100-$170.

The terms trim and casing are synonymous for the decorative and protective border that seals the gaps that exist after fitting a window or door.

Cost to Install Interior Door and Trim Together

The cost to install an interior door averages at $925, with low-end jobs at $100 and high-end ones at $4,500. Installing a door and trim together, including the average price of a door, ranges between $1,000 to $1,250.

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Labor Cost to Install Window Trim

The labor cost to install trim averages $70 per hour. This involves the setup, sanding, measuring, cutting, nailing patching, caulking, painting, and cleanup. The price range for materials is between $12 and $90 for the standard 15 linear feet.

Cost to Install or Replace Exterior Trim

The cost to install exterior trim is $1,790 for the average home. It costs $4 per linear foot for low-end materials and $7 per linear foot for high-end materials, including $88 per hour for labor.

There will be extra labor charges for removing old materials before the reinstallation. Certain materials like brick and fiber cement take more time to remove safely, which will add to the hourly charge.

Cost to Replace Window Trim or Door Casing

The cost to replace casing includes the removal of old materials and the installation of the new. Replacing old units makes the job more labor-intensive, which figures into the project’s expense.

Window Sill Replacement Cost

The total cost to replace a window sill falls between $190 and $300 for both parts and labor.

The sill is the ledge that juts out at the bottom of the window. You should replace this part when it feels loose or starts to rot. A professional can deal with common frame repairs like this one effectively. Trying to tackle this job yourself can lead to an injury or incorrect installation, but a pro can get everything done correctly in a quicker turnaround.

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Capping Windows Cost

The cost of capping windows averages $1 to $2 per linear foot. The price of the total job includes the materials, tools, specialty equipment, and labor. It’s important to note that if your frames are rotting, capping will only mask the issue. The cost of replacement windows averages $500 per unit.

Window capping is another term for window cladding or wrapping. Capped trim is a wood frame that sealed with aluminum or vinyl for added protection. It’s less prone to rot, water, and insect damage. The vinyl vs. aluminum window guide explains the differences between vinyl and aluminum-clad window frames are explained in more detail.

Capping is great for exterior doors and windows because unprotected outdoor wood experiences more wear and tear with respect to its indoor counterpart.

Aluminum Window Wrap Cost

The cost of aluminum window wrap is $1 to $2 per linear foot. Aluminum wraps protect aging wood from moisture and harsh outdoor weather. This is an affordable way to beautify existing exterior trim without having to remove it. In addition, you can paint aluminum capping to maintain its appearance.

Cost considerations to install or replace a 5′ x 3′ aluminum window wrap include:

Sheet Aluminum	$30 for 14 linear feet
Labor	$70 per hour
Supplies	$5
Daily Rental for Specialty Equipment	$64
Total	$156 per window

Note: Job supplies include fasteners, caulking, weather stripping, and sealants. Specialty equipment includes a pneumatic finish nailer, saws, sander, and electric planer.

Vinyl Wrap Window Trim

The cost of installing vinyl-clad trim is around $1 per linear foot and requires removing existing materials. Fitting a window with vinyl-clad units safeguards it against moisture and adds a touch of beauty. This is similar to the process and cost to install vinyl crown molding.

The cost considerations for a 5 x 3-foot vinyl window wrap include:

Vinyl Molding	$14 for 14 linear feet
Labor	$70 per hour
Supplies	$5
Daily Rental for Specialty Equipment	$64
Removing Old Trim	$30 for an hour of labor
Total	$172 per window

Trim & Casing Prices for Doors and Windows

The cost of the average door trim is $1 per linear foot for the typical ½ inch by 2 ¼ inch primed MDF casing. However, when you get more detailed trim with high-quality materials, the cost can go to, or even exceed, $6 per linear foot.

When you hire a professional, you won’t need to buy the specialty tools required for the job. A pro can also buy the materials as part of the convenience of the job.

Types of Door & Window Trim:

• Head Casing: The horizontal trim on top.
• Side Casing: The vertical trim that goes along both sides.
• Side Jamb: The flat vertical board on each side.
• Head Jamb: The flat horizontal board on top.

Parts just for windows:

• Stool: The board on top that has notches at each end that reach beyond the side casings and apron.
• Apron: The horizontal trim below the stool.

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DIY vs. Hiring a Trim Installation Pro

Doing a trim installation yourself requires the expertise, tools, and special materials for safety and accuracy. Often, the costs of the tools and equipment and the time you spend are equal to, or even exceed, the price to use a professional. Pros can even buy materials at a discount whereas as individuals rarely get the wholesale discounts.

What is window wrapping, and how much does it cost?

Wrapping is another term for capping. In this process, a sturdy material like aluminum fits over a frame. It costs roughly $110 per unit when including both materials and labor.

How do you know when you need window trim replacement?

The clearest indicator that you need a replacement is if it’s visibly in disrepair. It can either be warped or rotten. The average cost to repair windows is $320, with trim replacement being one of the factors in this price.

How much does it cost to paint exterior window trim?

Part of good window repair and maintenance is maintaining the trim’s appearance. Though you shouldn’t paint vinyl cladding, you can paint aluminum, fiberglass, or wooden trim. The cost of a small painting project averages $700, however, smaller projects can cost as low as $170. The typical range falls between $390 and $1,000.

How much does window trim repair cost?

The cost to repair window trim averages $630 but typically ranges between $300 and $1,000. This includes both costs labor and materials.

Rabbit Brush

Douglas Fir with aluminum clad windows and doors, Teak windows and thermally broken steel windows make up this Jackson Hole home. Many mulled assemblies and lift slide doors are featured.

Architect: Carney Logan Burke
Contractor: RSC, Inc.
Photos: Paul Warchol

New Canaan, CT

This New Canaan Connecticut residence features windows and doors made from our Case XS steel thermally broken system. Custom beveled muntins and glass stops were added to make the divided lites appear lighter and thinner. Trapezoids and arched top shapes throughout the project add flair.

Architect: Brooks & Falotico
Builder: Hobbs, Inc.
Photos: Jane Beiles

Linear House

An exterior Teak wood species with an interior of White Oak was chosen for the windows in this Aspen home. Posted corner units and mulled assemblies are included with several lift slide doors.

Architect: Studio B Architects
Contractor: Brikor Associates
Photos: Derek Skalko

A Mountain Lodge

Phase One of this private residence includes living and dining rooms surrounded by lift slide doors and fixed windows fitted with louvered wood sun screens above. Narrow, minimal frame parallelogram fixed windows at the ceiling make the roof appear to float.

Architect: The Office of Thierry Despont
Contractor: Mineo & Associates
Photos: Phillip Ennis

Highlands Pond House

Private residence features metallic gray powder-coated aluminum clad exterior with Hard Maple wood interior windows and doors.

Architect: Antoine Predock Architects
Contractor: Hansen Construction
Photos: Timothy Hursley

Dream Downtown

Luxury hotel in New York’s Meatpacking District features port holed pivot doors and large window walls made from Burmese Teak.

Architect: Handel Architects LLP
Contractor: McGowan Builders Inc.
Photos: Bruce Damonte

Butte Compound

This mountain home features trapezoid windows and doors constructed from Black Cherry wood species with matte black aluminum cladding. Insulated panels below the windows are incorporated with the fenestration and made flush with the interior wood surfaces.

Architect: Carney Logan Burke Architects
Contractor: KWC, LLC
Photos: Paul Warchol

House on a Point

This residence on the ocean in Maine features Mahogany (exterior) with Hard Maple (interior) windows and doors.

Architect: Elliott Elliott & Norelius Architecture
Contractor: Stewart Construction
Photos: Brian Vanden Brink

Admiral’s Cove

Mahogany balcony doors with top hung sliding wood screens, tilt turn windows and fixed windows with simulated divided lites, all with a breathable split finish, highlight this Florida home.

Architect: Granoff Architects
Builder: Andersen Builders

Caretaker’s Residence at Il Poggio

The caretaker’s wing of the main residence at «Il Poggio» features windows and doors made of Dark Red Meranti Shorea polysperma and laminations of genuine Burmese Teak Tectona grandis (exterior) with White Ash Fraxinus americana (interior).

Gray Organschi Architecture
Photos by Paul Warchol

Las Vegas Residence

This 74,000 s.f. residence near Las Vegas features massive window walls made from American White Oak, all with true muntins and many with segmental arched and round tops. A 20′ x 22′ vertical sliding, motorized window and door assembly is prominent.

Architect: TSA of Nevada
Contractor: Devcon Construction
Photos: Erin O’Boyle

Eagle’s Rest

Case designed the glazing system to fit the overall opening formed by the laminated beams. All window and door components were constructed from laminated Afrormosia Pericopsis elata. The true gothic muntins appear to flow through the segmented window wall. The remainder of the residence’s windows and doors were manufactured with an exterior of Afrormosia and interiors of various species, depending on the room design. Other species employed were: Hard Maple Acer saccharum, White Ash Fraximus americana, American Black Cherry Prunus serotina, and Black Walnut Juglans nigra.

Architect & Contractor: Hudson Design
Photos: Christopher Lovi

Guardian House

This wood sided home in rural Woodstock, NY features tilt turn and hopper windows, swing doors and lift slide doors made from Sapele Mahogany. Some of the large sashes are made to operate tilt first. Out-of-reach hopper windows are motorized.

Architect: Barry Price Architecture
Contractor: Black Oak Builders
Photos: Chris Kendall

Grand Street Residence

This SoHo penthouse features Burmese Teak (exterior) with painted Hard Maple (interior) windows, doors and lift slide doors.

Architect: Andrew Berman
Photos: Gregory Goode

Istanbul Residence

On a hill overlooking the Bosporus, this new residence incorporated 2,600 square feet of Case windows and doors. All the window and doors were manufactured with an exterior of Genuine Teak Tectona grandis and an interior of American Black Cherry Prunus serotina. A design with horizontal true muntins and vertical applied muntins was carried throughout the residence. The solarium is comprised of 18 slide-fold door panels, all but two of which fold away. The pool room has transomed, fixed and operable door units. Electric rollscreens and shutter systems were integrated into many of the windows and doors. Finish hardware in etched stainless steel was supplied for all interior doors as well as Case windows and doors.

Architect: Gerner Kronick + Valcarcel
Contractor: Somtas Tarim ve Ticaret AS

Rocky Mountain Retreat

Residential renovation with genuine Burmese Teak windows and doors.

Architect: Ike Kligerman Barkley Architects
Contractor: Hansen Construction
Photographer: Peter Aaron / OTTO

Jackson, WY Residence #4

Private residence features large fixed window walls in the living and dining areas and window/door assemblies in the bedrooms. Some are all Sapele wood, some are Hemlock Fir with aluminum cladding. A window in the shower is made from Teak. The entry features a 6′-6″ x 9′ pivot door.

Architect: Tobler Duncker Architects
Contractor: Mill Iron Timberworks
Photos: David Agnello

John Dodge

This Rocky Mountain home features entry doors, tilt turn and fixed windows made from South American Mahogany Swietenia macrophylla. Translucent wood tone finishes were used to protect the exterior.

Architect: Carney Logan Burke Architects
Contractor: Kurt Wimberg Construction
Photos: Greg Hursley

Ledge House

This Upstate New York renovation features windows and doors constructed from Sapele Mahogany. Some assemblies have vertical steel supports. Balcony doors have jamb extensions and screen doors.

Architect: Barry Price Architects
Contractor: Black Oak Builders
Photos: Chris Kendall

Lost Creek Cabin

Private residence features a large lift slide door assembly and «frameless» fixed windows. Units are constructed from Sapele wood and are clad with flat black aluminum extrusions. A window in the shower is made from Teak. Some glass units are set in stainless steel angles and U-channels and include butt corners and trapezoid shapes.

Architect: Stephen Dynia Architects
Contractor: Jeff Cummings Construction
Photos: David Swift

Magnolia

This oceanfront residence features Tuscan windows and doors with true horizontal muntins and white microporous finish. The Tuscan design is carried through on the tilt turn windows, the balcony doors, and the entry door system. Case also furnished round top windows and a fixed elliptical window.

Architect: Thomas Peter Dolle Associates
Contractor: Unique Homes

Polo Club

A repeat customer chose Case to build the Sapele wood with aluminum clad windows and doors for this Denver residence. True divided lite muntins and flush panels are key characteristics. Several lift slide doors are utilized including a corner opening lift slide. The main entrance features a custom copper clad pivot door assembly. A thermally broken aluminum greenhouse is added in Phase 2.

Architect: Carney Logan Burke
Contractor: Shaw Construction
Photos: Paul Warchol

Jackson, WY Residence #2

This contemporary residence in Wyoming features large expanses of glass and a lift slide door with operable sash that meet in the corner.

Architect: Stephen Dynia Architects
Contractor: Jacobsen Construction Services
Photos: Paul Warchol

Brookline, MA Residence

Contemporary design intersects with the original walls in this renovation. Case supplied 4,100 square feet of windows, doors, and window walls. All product was manufactured with an exterior of Afrormosia Pericopsis elata and an interior of American Black Cherry Prunus serotina. The window walls were supported by a contractor installed, exposed stainless steel structure.

Architect: Bershad Design Associates
Contractor: P.M. Dandini Construction Co.
Photos: Will Sherwood

Portland, OR Residence

Atop a mountain outside of Portland, this home incorporated 2,250 square feet of Case windows and doors. With the exception of the windows in the solarium, all windows and doors employed a prairie-style muntin pattern. This design necessitated daylight alignment between adjacent window and door components to assure a consistent corner light size and placement. All product was manufactured from laminated American Black Cherry Prunus serotina. A factory microporous finish was applied, the interior in a colorless formulation and the exterior in a custom dark green. Finish hardware in sand cast brass was supplied for all interior doors as well as for Case windows and doors.

Architect: Roderick Graham/Richard Jaffe Associates
Contractor: Pearce Building and Remodeling

Riva Ridge

This residence in Wyoming features windows and doors constructed of Douglas fir with umbra grey powder coated aluminum cladding. The windows in the bathrooms and greenhouse are made of Burmese Teak.

Architect: Carney Architects
Contractor: Tennyson-Ankeny Construction
Photos: Ken Gutmaker

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Contemporary country retreat in upstate New York features a double sash pivot door entrance, a motorized hopper window, and large structurally glazed fixed windows.

Architect: HHF Architects + Fake Design
Contractor: Reed Contracting Services
Photos: Iwan Baan

Valley View House

This residence in New York’s Hudson Valley features wood windows and doors constructed from White Oak. In the living room, a 39′ wide lift slide door opens in the corner.

Architect: Barry Price Architecture
Contractor: Harmony Builders
Photos: Florian Holzherr

Villa Bodrum

This large residence overlooking the Mediterranean features windows and doors constructed of genuine Burmese Teak (exterior) and White Oak (interior). Among the units that Case manufactured are louvered doors, sliding screens with grids, and a large window wall that retracts into the floor.

Architect: Gerner Kronick + Valcarcel
Contractor: Dogus Yapi