HOW TO REMOVE TRIM LIKE A PRO! Don't mess up your trim and casings...

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Removing trim and interior casings can be trickier than it seems. This video from THE HONEST CARPENTER will show you how to remove trim safely and carefully with just a few hand tools!

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How To Remove Trim and Casings

Tools:
Hammer
Utility Knife
5-in-1 Painter's Tool
Trim Pry Bar
Nail Puller / Nipper

Steps:
1) Score and lightly cut all caulk seams on the trim with a sharp utility knife. But be careful! Don't slash the trim itself, and don't cut your fingers. Keep your free hand out of the way.
2) Separate caulk lines with a 5-in-1by tapping the blade of the tool into the seam with the bevel facing towards the wall.
3) Work your way along the entire seam gently tapping in the 5-in-1 blade. When you reach the end, start back in the other direction. Begin forcing the blade into the gap and prying out gently.
4) Focus on nail locations. These are the actual points where the trim is being held in place.
5) When trim is separated from the wall about 1/8" to 1/4", use the trim pry bar to pry a little more forcefully. You can also use a hammer--but always be sure not to bruise or scar the surrounding areas. Prying force should only be applied INTO areas that will be covered up later. Use a flat block or pad to pry against to prevent bruising or breaking drywall or other trim.
6) When nails begin to pry out, switch over to pulling on the trim piece with your hand. Make sure it doesn't lever too hard against the wall or any surrounding trim. Work it out gently. Also, don't get poked by any nails!
7) When the piece is fully removed, use a nail puller to pry out nails from the BACK of the piece. This way, you won't damage the painted front surface of a piece that you might reuse. Also pry out nails that have remained in the wall or other trim.

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