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Window Stool Cap
The Installation of Window Stool Cap Provides Texture and Shelving to
Windows
By: Mark J. Donovan
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Window stool cap is used for trimming out windows where there is trim molding
wrapped along the top and sides of the window and a “shelf” and apron on the
bottom sill of the window. This “shelf” is actually known in the finish
carpentry business as window stool cap and is installed over the inside sill of
the window.
Window stool cap is commonly used in larger rooms or where the interior trim and
woodwork play a major role in the look and feel of a room or home.
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| A side benefit of window stool cap is that it provides a natural shelf for
displaying knickknacks and other small items. Milled window stool cap is available at most home improvement centers and
lumber yards. Window stool cap comes in a variety of widths and has a groove
milled section on the back side of it so that it can sit on the inside edge of
the window sill. When the window is closed, the inside edge of the window stool
cap butts up flush against the inside edge of the bottom window sash. |
Photo by Mark Donovan |
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When installing interior window trim that will include window stool cap it is
best to start first with the installation of the window stool. However prior to
installing the window stool cap and apron trim molding, first make sure that the
window jambs are flush with the drywall surface. If they are not, first install
window extension jambs prior to installing the window stool cap. The window
extension jambs should be sized so that they extend flush with the drywall
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See the
Installing Interior Window Ebook
from HomeAdditionPlus.com.
The Installing Interior Window Trim Ebook provides easy to understand,
step-by-step instructions, on how to install interior window trim around a
window. Pictures are included for every key step in the process.
For more information on
Installing a New Window, see the
Installing a New Window Ebook from
HomeAdditionPlus.com. The Installing a New Window Ebook provides
easy to understand, step-by-step instructions, on how to remove an old window
and install a new one. Pictures are included for every key step in the process.
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