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1. 
   peteshlagor | Feb 16, 2008 07:08pm | #1

   I don't know about "most" finish guys, but this HO wouldn't have it any other way.

    

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   basswood | Feb 16, 2008 07:11pm | #2

   97% of the time...yes.

   The job I did yesterday was for a HO and they did not order casing for the inside of the closet. Also, If a job is short on material...I trim the insides of closets last.

   Casing both sides does make for a nice sturdy install.

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   DonK | Feb 16, 2008 10:01pm | #3

   Depends on who you are. It's a better job if it's trimmed and should be done right. But I've seen sheetrock crews and others that think the closet is meaningless. Do as little as possible and get away. You need to make sure that everybody understands what the specs are.

   Don K.

   EJG Homes   Renovations - New Construction - Rentals

   Edit - Meant this to the OP. Sorry.

   Edited 2/16/2008 2:01 pm ET by DonK

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   Ebe | Feb 16, 2008 11:49pm | #5

   I think I am going to go with you and do these last. I haven't picked out my trim yet for base and casing so just wanted perspective when it is time to order it....or go get it from my supplier.  Just picked some for another project here at the house on sale for a little over a buck a foot. Not bad for oak colonial base. 

   I agree that it will look much nicer when it is all complete.

   I wonder how an appraiser would look at that......if the trim would have to be complete prior to being sold.  I suppose it is all in how the sales contract was written/how the house is listed.

   Is now time to complete the built in TV cabinet. which will lead to another post about some hardware for doors. 

   Thanks,

   Brian

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   peteshlagor | Feb 16, 2008 11:53pm | #7

   "built in TV cabinet"

   Flat panels don't go in TV cabinets.  Concerned about what the appraiser thinks?  That'll be worth zero since the next guy will pull it out. 

   Didn't mean to make you feel bad...

    

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   basswood | Feb 17, 2008 12:01am | #8

   Pretty easy to add a back panel to a traditional TV cab to create a shallow recess for a flat screen. The void behind the panel is good for cable routing.I build some for either kind of TV. I laugh when asked to put a flat TV in a corner...takes up the same space. Trad. TVs work great in corners.

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   Ebe | Feb 17, 2008 02:09am | #9

   I should have been more clear..... it is not a flat panel television yet.

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   PhillGiles | Feb 16, 2008 11:11pm | #4

   I did them, colonial trim just like the rooms, even gave them the gloss trim-paint treatment.

    

   Phill Giles

   The Unionville Woodwright

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   huplescat | Feb 16, 2008 11:49pm | #6

   Yes.