You finish your new floors and fresh paint, step back, and the doors still look old, chipped, or just plain boring. The whole room feels half-done because the trim around the doors is dated or damaged. That thin strip of wood makes or breaks the entire look of your home. The right door casing pulls everything together and adds that crisp, custom touch. At Barrie Oaks Flooring we supply and install every style of interior door casing and exterior door casing so your doors finally look as good as the rest of your house.
Why New Door Casing Is the Upgrade Most People Overlook
Door casing frames each doorway like a little like a picture frame. Old, cracked, or builder-grade trim makes even the nicest paint and floors look cheap.
Biggest Reasons Homeowners Say “Wow” After We Finish:
- Instant style boost: Clean lines make rooms feel taller and more expensive.
- Hides imperfections: Covers drywall tears, old nail holes, and uneven cuts.
- Protects the edge: Stops door slams from chipping paint and drywall.
- Higher resale value: Buyers notice crisp trim the second they walk in.
We’ve watched entire homes go from “nice” to “stunning” just by swapping tired trim for modern or classic casing.
Popular Door Casing Styles We Install Every Day
We keep the trending profiles in stock and ready to go.
Top Customer Choices:
- Modern flat stock casing: Clean 90-degree edges for contemporary homes.
- Colonial casing with back band: Traditional look that adds depth and shadow.
- Craftsman shaker style: Simple, bold, and timeless.
- Fluted casing with rosettes: Elegant upgrade for formal entries.
- Exterior PVC or composite casing: Zero rot, perfect for front doors.
How We Install Door Casing So It Looks Factory-Perfect
We’ve seen casing nailed crooked, joints gaping, or caulk squeezed out like toothpaste. We don’t do that.
We remove the old trim carefully, level every jamb, cut 45-degree miters that close tight, glue and nail with a 18-gauge gun, fill every hole with paintable putty, sand smooth, and caulk the edges so nothing ever moves. The finished look is seamless and rock-solid.
A customer sent us a close-up photo last month with the caption, “I’ve been staring at the corners trying to find the joint. I can’t. You guys are magicians.”
Transform your space with precision – View Our Work Here!
Choosing the Right Interior or Exterior Door Casing for Your Home
Not every profile works with every door or style. We make sure you get the perfect fit.
Best Matches:
- Modern homes: Flat 1×4 or 1×6 casing with square edges.
- Traditional or farmhouse: Colonial with plinth blocks and header.
- Exterior doors: Maintenance-free PVC or composite that never rots.
- Tall ceilings: Wider 4–5 inch casing to balance the height.
We bring samples to your house so you can hold them up and see exactly how they look before we order anything.
Caring for New Door Casing Is Almost Zero Work
Once installed, your casing basically forget it’s there.
Easy Habits That Keep It Perfect:
- Dust or wipe with a microfibre cloth when you clean.
- Touch-up paint scuffs with the leftover can (we label it for you).
- Exterior casing: Hose it off once a year, no painting ever.
That’s it. Your casing will look brand new for decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does door casing installation take?
Most homes 1–2 days. We work fast and clean.
Can you match my existing trim in other rooms?
Yes, we colour-match or stain on site so everything flows.
Do you install exterior door casing too?
Absolutely, rot-proof PVC or composite that lasts forever.
Is door casing expensive?
Most jobs range $3–$7 per linear foot installed. Worth every penny for the look.
Can you add rosettes and plinth blocks?
Yes, we love doing full traditional packages.
Will new casing make my doors harder to close?
No, we measure and shim perfectly so doors swing freely.