How Much Does It Cost To Install Door Or Window Trim in 2025?

Window Trim Installation Costs

Window trim adds a decorative and protective border around your windows, sealing gaps and enhancing the look of your home. The wider the trim, the higher the cost per linear foot. For instance, a 1/2-inch trim costs about $0.60 per linear foot, while a 6-inch trim can cost up to $4.25 per linear foot.

Labor adds another $50 to $150 per window for interior trim. The type of window also affects the project price, with casement windows starting at $60 plus labor and skylights reaching up to $500 plus labor.

Cost to Replace a Windowsill

The windowsill, the ledge at the bottom of your window, costs between $150 and $700 to replace, including parts and labor. Replace your windowsill if it feels loose, shows signs of rot, or has visible damage to prevent further issues.

A professional can effectively handle common frame repairs like this one. Tackling this job yourself can lead to injury or incorrect installation, but a pro can get everything done correctly and quickly.

Window Casing

While "trim" and "casing" are often used interchangeably, casing specifically refers to the decorative molding around a window that covers the gap between the window frame (or jamb) and the wall.

Casing typically costs between $0.50 and $1.50 per linear foot, but hardwood types can cost as much as $10 per linear foot. Interior casing is more decorative than functional and usually matches the rest of the trim in the room, creating a more cohesive look.

You can keep costs low by using budget-friendly medium-density fiberboard (MDF) or polystyrene casing or opt for a luxury finish with high-end materials like hardwood.

Window Capping Cost

Window capping, also known as cladding or wrapping, involves sealing a wood frame with aluminum or vinyl for added protection. It's ideal for exterior doors and windows since outdoor wood is more susceptible to wear and tear. Capping helps prevent rot, water damage, and insect infestation.

Capping windows costs around $1 to $2 per linear foot. The total job price includes the materials, tools, specialty equipment, and labor. It's important to note that capping will only mask the issue if your frames are rotting, with a window replacement costing around $500 per unit.

Aluminum Window Wrap

An aluminum window wrap costs around $1 to $2 per linear foot, plus labor at $70 per hour. For a 5-by-3-foot window, expect to pay around $150 for the unit and work. Aluminum wraps protect aging wood from moisture and harsh outdoor weather. This is an affordable way to beautify existing exterior trim without removing it. In addition, you can paint aluminum capping to maintain its appearance.

Vinyl Window Wrap

The cost of installing vinyl-clad trim is around $1 per linear foot plus labor and requires removing existing materials. For a 5-by-3-foot window, expect to pay about $180 for a vinyl window wrap, including the unit and labor. Fitting a window with vinyl-clad units safeguards it against moisture and adds a touch of beauty. This is similar to the process and cost to install vinyl crown molding.

Cost to Install Door Casing

Installing door casing, the decorative trim that seals gaps after fitting a door, costs an average of $4 per linear foot or between $100 and $170 per door, including installation. Door materials range from $35 to $100, depending on quality, and installation takes about an hour at $70 per hour.

"Trim is essential to a good finish," says Bob Tschudi, Angi Expert Review Board member and a general contractor in Raleigh, NC. "Not only should it be installed correctly, but good caulking and painting can make a huge difference."

Cost to Install an Interior Door and Trim Together

The cost to install an interior door is approximately $930, with low-end jobs at $100 and high-end ones at $4,500. Installing a door and trim together, including the average door price, ranges between $1,000 and $1,250.

Window and Door Trim Installation Cost Factors

The cost of your window or door trim project depends on several factors, including the trim material, interior or exterior application, job complexity, and trim style.

Interior vs. Exterior

In general, interior trim costs around $6 to $20 per linear foot with installation, while exterior trim costs around $9 to $25 per linear foot with installation.

Exterior trim is protective and decorative, bridging the gap between the siding and the window. The cost to install exterior trim is $1,790 for the average home. It costs around $4 per linear foot for low-end materials and $7 per linear foot for high-end ones, including $88 per hour for labor.

Labor

Professional trim installation labor averages $65 to $105 per hour, with higher rates in areas with a higher cost of living. Labor includes setup, sanding, measuring, cutting, nailing, patching, caulking, painting, and cleanup.

If you choose wood, you may want to hire a local carpenter. Carpenters charge $35 to $150 per hour and can tackle interior and exterior wooden trim jobs. For exterior trim that matches your siding, you may want to hire a siding installer near you, who charges approximately $60 to $65 per hour.

If your project involves removing old trim before installing new trim, expect to pay an additional $50 to $150 in labor, or around $0.60 to $1.20 per linear foot, for the removal.

Most homeowners spend between $400 and $675 on labor in total for trim installation projects.

Material

Trim material significantly impacts the project cost. Some materials are suitable only for indoor use, while others work for exterior trim. Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding usage to ensure durability and compliance.

Low-cost options include MDF and softwood, both of which start at $0.60 per linear foot. Another solid, budget-friendly exterior option is fiber cement, which costs $0.70 to $5.50 per linear foot. This is a good choice if you also have fiber cement siding, as the two match and blend well.

Reclaimed wood is a popular eco-conscious choice, starting at $1.25 for interior trim and going as high as $12 per linear foot for exterior trim. The wood is strong and durable, has a beautiful, rustic, or well-aged look, and is diverted from the landfill.

Steel is the most costly trim option, costing between $5 and $20 per linear foot. But it's also the most durable, can withstand exposure to extreme temperatures and weather, and creates a solid, hardwearing barrier. In addition to the cost of the trim material itself, painting or staining the trim adds another $1 to $4 per linear foot to your total project cost.

Style

Window trim comes in various styles, from simple, functional designs that are the least expensive to highly ornate, decorative options that cost more.

For example, flat stock costs the least, between $1 and $8 per linear foot, excluding labor. It's the simplest type of trim and has no decorative filets or embellished or shaped edges.

A mid-priced option at $1 to $10 per linear foot is a craftsperson trim, which has a widened top, a few more distinctive details, and a mildly decorative look. Scalloped trim is of a similar price and has a scalloped top edge that provides a more decorative and interesting look.

At the higher end, a Victorian-style trim will set you back between $3 and $15 per linear foot. These trim types are highly ornate and include decorative elements and unique angles that help your home stand out.

How HomeAdvisor Gets Its Cost Data

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