Do you think it'd be ok to put window casing over existing casing?

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I have 1x4 as casing now.  I tried to remove it and it ended up damaging too much of the wall.  So do you think it would be ok as long as it's the same width?

pumpdatiron · Accepted Answer

It will look like crap. Try removing a bit more careful. You can hide damaged wall by using slightly larger trim.

dmja 45 · Answer

CS is right.Score the wall around the casing with a utility knife.1 x 4 is actually 3/4" x 3.5",it would be 1.5" thick.

cowboydoc · Answer

If you damaged the wall your not doing it right. You should be able to take the casing off without a problem, try again and look for nails, there should be about two to a side and start one one side.

Mr. Ree · Answer

use a utility knife to cut where the paint and casing meet..... then slowly and carefully remove

use a flat wide pry bar and get under the trim and work it up.
they have carpenter's pry bars made just for that kind of stuff

Luke M · Answer

strike a razor blade on side of trim....cut the caulking and remove trim and replace with same size of trim.... if you want a different style of trim that's fine.... the caulking will cover the cuts that you made ..... and then paint it over ..... its all cosmetic finishing

Manila Mark · Answer

Sure as long as there is no rot or anything. Dry fit the pieces before gluing /screwing

Anonymous · Answer

No problem - the window molding will cover any gaps and damage.

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Do you think it'd be ok to put window casing over existing casing?

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