40356 2-1/8" Casing Oak is a solid oak door and window casing, unfinished -- ready for your choice of paint, stain, or clear finish. Casing frames door and window openings, covering the gap between the rough frame and the drywall to produce a clean, finished appearance. The profile and width of the casing set the visual character of the room. Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada.
Features
- Solid Oak -- the hardest common moulding material, with prominent open grain and natural warmth
- Takes stain beautifully with a rich, deep colour result. The open grain adds visual character under clear finish.
- Standard profile at 40356 -- Interior -- door and window casing
- Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada -- confirm stock at your local branch
Specifications
| Material |
Solid Oak |
| Profile |
Standard |
| Size |
2-1/8" |
| Finish / Coating |
Unfinished Oak |
| Application |
Interior -- door and window casing |
| Pairs With |
Matching baseboard and crown moulding -- confirm available profiles at your local branch |
| Availability |
In-store -- confirm current stock with your local Windsor Plywood location. Some products may be special order. |
Common Uses
Installed on both sides of door and window frames. Cut mitre joints at 45 degrees at the top corners using a mitre saw. Test-fit all cuts dry before nailing. Oak is the premium choice for stained moulding. For a glass-smooth painted finish on oak, apply grain filler first -- the open pores telegraph through paint without filling.
Pro Tips
- The standard reveal (gap between the casing edge and the frame edge) is 3/16" to 1/4". Set a combination square to your reveal measurement and mark a consistent line on all frames before nailing.
- For stain: oak accepts stain beautifully -- apply with the grain and wipe off excess. For paint: apply grain filler first, then prime and paint. For clear finish: sand to 220-grit and apply oil or polyurethane.
- Use 2" finish nails into the frame and 1-1/2" nails into the drywall side. Set all nails, fill with paintable filler, and sand smooth before finishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate how much casing I need?
Measure the perimeter of each opening (height x 2 + width) and add 10% for waste and mitre cuts. Count total openings and multiply.
Should I stain or paint oak moulding?
Oak is at its best when stained or clear-finished -- the prominent grain adds warmth and character. Painting oak is possible but requires grain filler for a smooth result, and many consider it a waste of a premium material.
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