I have installed Pella vinyl windows to replace my old single pane sliders. I bought the trim for the inside, it is just a flat piece of vinyl no clips, no instructions. The instructions with the windows did not give specifics on how to attach the trim. Any suggestions out there?
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Greetings PD,
This post, in response to your question, will bump the thread through the 'recent discussion' listing again.
Perhaps it will catch someones attention that can help you with advice.
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Hi PD,
I am not familiar with Pella replacements...but are you sure that the vinyl trim strips don't snap or lock into a groove that may already be built into the replacement window? This is pretty common with some other brands.
If you would want a better alternative than vinyl for hiding gaps between your new window and your existing jamb opening, then trim with wood. I don't know your situation as to whether your existing opening had wood jambs or instead were plastered returns. If wood, reattach the "stop" material and casings. You can either buy new window/door stop material or make your own if gaps are slightly larger than thickness of store bought stuff.
If however your openings are simply plastered jambs, and you have no finished wood trim , and want to keep with this "clean" look.....then you can hide any gaps that are up to 1/2 inch wide by using a small wood moulding referred to as Glass Bead Moulding. This is a simple, yet elegant little moulding that when painted to match the color of the replacement window, will look as though it is actually part of the window after installation. Paint the moulding, miter it appropiately for the inside corners, place a thin bead of caulk in the window gap, and then install the moulding overtop. Shoot on with 18 guage brad nails... they should hold in place while the caulk dries and "glues" the moulding permanently.
Just my 2 cents.....I use this technique all the time on plastered return jambs...works and looks great.
Davo
Edited 3/26/2006 1:23 am ET by Davo304
The instructions with the windows did not give specifics on how to attach the trim. Any suggestions out there?
How about calling Pella and asking?
DG/Builder