Exterior Door Plinth Block

Plinth blocks trim for doors.

Exterior door plinth block.

These design elements are considered traditional yet add a beautiful architectural element to any remodel or new construction project. So creating a plinth block that stands proud of the door trim and baseboard give you some wiggle room to account for misaligned jambs and walls. A cornerstone of casing. The tall baseboards line up with the top of the plinth blocks which then line up with the door trim.

We offer a complete selection of decorative surfaces accents crafted in exceptional materials. Adding new doors to older homes is a challenge when it comes to installing door trim. The recessed detail in the block echoes the paneled door and everything is painted a gorgeous dark gray for a cohesive look. Keep in mind that a plinth block is there to offset the rest of the trim around the door so it needs to be slightly larger overall.

Sometimes making your own plinth blocks gives you the flexibility and versatility of making the exact height and thickness for whatever door trim you re installing. Our plinth blocks are a great example. Below i made this craftsman plinth block wider than the flat stock door trim so the reveal between the trim and plinth block created a step a theme repeated in the baseboard. Click to add item mastercraft 7 8 x 2 1 2 x 5 small wood plinth blocks to the compare list.

Click to add item fypon 59 1 2 w x 12 h primed polyurethane window door crosshead with trim strip to the compare list. We offer a full line of rosettes and base plinth blocks in multiple wood species and designs. Adding a plinth block can be the perfect solution to cover any irregularities of the past and change the look of your baseboards and door casings. A simple plinth block breaks up all those lines and keeps it from looking too busy.

In this particular job i used 5 4 by 4 and duplicated the existing plinths found elsewhere in the home.