Carpenter reacts to Do-it-yourself Trim Carpentry 

This gives me an idea for a new product. I call it cover-cover-trim. It's trim that is designed to go *over* cover-trim, so it doesn't look so bad. I comes with 10 tubes of caulk.

It never ceases to amaze me how much work people will do to avoid doing work.

Honestly, if you're good enough to make this cover system look good, you have enough in you to attempt it the right way.

Compared to just removing and replacing with new trim, this stuff accomplishes the trifecta - it takes longer to install, looks bad, and costs more. What’s not to like?

I'm an amateur carpenter at best and I wouldn't even use that product. I would rip out and start fresh. Loved the video. Please do some more like this.

“Good from afar, but far from good”. My sentiments exactly. You never see close ups of anything. If you are a tradesmen, do it like you would do for yourself, or don’t do it at all. And if you are putting out trash, find something else to do

The previous owner of my house (a carpenter!) put cover trim and painted, texturized plywood over the original baseboards and actual walls just to avoid removing the baseboards. Huge shout out to him for his laziness gifting me a bigger room with undisturbed 90 year old baseboards--just had to dig through a sea of caulk

Even as a DIY guy I never ever would even dream of doing this. Do it right or dont do it at all. Just did crown moulding, chair rail and floor moulding after sheetrocking. All of which I have never done. It took a ton of time to get it to meet my standards but it was totally worth it and gets compliments from guests. It has also resulted in me getting requests from others to do it for them. A resounding NO comes from my mouth everytime.

I did love the free hand painting without taping off the floor or wall, to really finish off that shabby Shit look.

Solutions to problems that don’t exist. Just replace the base. Base is (usually) one of the simplest moldings to tearout and tack up.

With my dad as a local builder in my hometown of Sonoma, Ca. Then my grandfather as a jack of all trades, involved in home renovations and repairs, as well as some development. I’m journeyman builder, and just started my own libusiness. I’ve been following your channel for a few years now and absolutely love it. From day one of my apprenticeship finish carpentry has been one of favorite expressions of the trade, and as a residential builder (and now contractor) most if not all of my projects involve finish carpentry! From trim and casing, to cabinets, flooring and and live edge installation. Long story short, I’ve your channel and work has greatly influenced my and my work. The biggest one being taking the leap from MDF to finger joint pine when at all possible. In fact unless it’s requested by the client is not even an option for my company! So thank you for all you do, can’t wait for the next video and! (Especially the reactions) Best, Travis (TS Builders)

Absolutely one of my favorite channels. I am so impressed by you and so thankful for all the tips and knowledge you’ve so freely given.

That was hilarious! I was actually laughing before you started explaining all the fails with this. Thanks Richard, your channel is top notch in my books!

definitely enjoyed the new style content. Keep up the hard work and integration of reaction videos will be a great addition to an already awesome channel. Hope you guys have settled into the new place, and are all doing well. Cant wait to see some more experimental projects, as its humbling to see a great finish carpenter learn more skills, and share the good and the bad.

This is a fun idea. Definitely looking forward to this series. Love all your other stuff of course, but this gives a new spin on the teaching angle. Awesome job.

This absolutely cracks me up when someone comes up with a QUICK fix for a problem and the fix winds up creating so many more problems.............great video.... keep em coming

Love this from you. Would definitely love to see more of this. Keep being great 👍🏼

I really enjoy how they explain that base is typically fastened with 18g nails but then go through all this effort to avoid taking existing base off. My guy, the price of the multitool blade you just roasted would get you a set of 3 pry bars.

This is a great idea, I'm glad you decided to do this. It will protect a lot of people; they would be able to see what BAD woodworking is, also it is your responsibility to maintain integrity in your chosen field. GOOD JOB!

I like these, they are pretty fun. Good to hear your perspectives on things.

The product relies on leaving the old molding in place. It looks nasty. "Don't worry about any gaps, you can just caulk it later." A statement of pride right there. Superficiality rules.

The oscillating tool is the "sawzall" of trim carpentry.

hearing someone your caliber talk about these issues makes me realize about some mistakes I was just myself doing too. Thanks!

You need to do wayyyyy more of these Richard. This was a great video. Do more!

My head hurts watching this!

I find these types of videos very helpful. It's nice to know how NOT to do something as much as learning proper techniques.

Richard, I teach carpentry for a living...I use your videos for instructional and resource. The students love it and come back every day talking about them. Keep up the good work and YES continue this. I do this in my classroom ALL the time..."Do's & Don't". Good stuff brother

I appreciate you taking pride in your craft. A lot of people like to cut corners or just don't want to do it the right way.

I am currently repairing a door casing that a contractor cut to fit a granite countertop. He used two chunks of wood to fill in the casing, not bothering to match the style. This stuff looks exactly like what I am replacing.

I loved this review; I laughed so much at your reaction, I saw the pain, hey it comes down to taking pride in what you do and this missed the mark, thanks.

keep these up . i love these. a lot of great insight . i love hearing your thought process

Loved your “cheeky” commentary!! 😂😂 Such a great learning tool for us newbies!! Looking forward to more!! 👍🏼👍🏼

"Coming soon...Moldings in a spray can! Just like our "cover trim", no sanding or masking necessary!" Looks great in low resolution photos from across the room...especially when covered by furniture, draperies or strategically placed flower pots! It's garbage! They'll sell millions of feet of this stuff!

Not to mention that they didnt cover any nail holes or try to line up the tops of the miters. looks like my first trim job after downing a couple of pints.

love your vids man, jack of all trades carpenter here, where i live makes it a nessecity. love learning from you, keep it up!

Totally appreciate your expertise.

thats crazy... Next idea "Using 2x6 framing lumber as trim, Finished with spray Can stucco" Picture then taken from 300feet away.

Really a fan of the reactionary videos! A good teaching tool as well for what to never, ever do. That small block at the end of the base was the dumbest thing I have seen in my years of trim work.

This was hilarious. Make more of these!

WOW just finishing my trim, I feel much better after watching this

Something magical happens when a diy project happens where people fail to see their flaws. When it's something they are paying for they would never accept such mediocrity, but if they did it then it's somehow glossed over as good.

Wooooow. This makes me feel pretty damn good about some of the trim work I've done in my own home now. It looks 100 times better than this

Thank you for this. I appreciate your analysis.

I really like how you stay humble in your craft. Keep up the good work sir. I would definitely hire you if you lived in my area.👍🏾👍🏾

Richard, I am going to love this series. I had to stop watching the Saturday morning DIY shows because of the crap they do. When I saw a so called professional use a hollow core door for a kitchen counter, I had to shut it off. Pallets and hollow core doors are not carpentry. The comment about "do worry if your seam doesn't line up you can caulk them, makes me wonder if this stuff was developed by a caulking company to sell their product. Can't wait for the next video.

There's no need for the transition blocks. You would never see the end profile going into the door casing. On the other end under the toe kick it would make more sense to add a piece behind the base to mask the fact that it's hollow. Add it to the back, cut and install for an almost seamless look. No un nessicary cuts on the face should be the goal.

Oh YES enjoyed. Can’t wait for the next👍🏻👍🏻

This reminds me on a house I just finish working installing baseboard, pivot door, and door casings, and adjusting doors that don't close or keep swings because they were out of level (plumb) and the people who install the wood floor didn't take the time to level it, or do a good job, completely horrible situation, so my team of 4 guys spend almost 400 hrs altogether to finish and make it look the way it suppose to be, keep the good work, love your channel, thanks

I thought this was a joke. It’s not! There is a cover trim website. Who in their right mind would think this is saving tine and/or money?

How many bracelets should you wear while installing cover trim? I think it depends on how much you’re trying to distract the viewer from seeing what a crappy job you’re doing.

Thanks to your videos, I’ve installed crown molding and weinscot. I appreciate what you do for us. Definitely love your tutorials. No need for cover trim over here 😅😅

Yes!!!!!! This reaction video was great.Looking forward to the next one. Ive been in the trades my whole life, starting

The self satisfied "hipster preach" voiceover, the lifestyle bracelets, show tattoos, fancy camerawork and nondescript piano-chill-beats ... you knew this was going to be style over substance. Yes I'm judgemental!

Great idea showing the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Awesome!

Great video, great desk, great reactions, great editing... great work!

I lost it when he crossed his hand then continued to act like he knows what he’s doing 🤣🤣 He should turn his trim gun depth up too!

Loved your reaction! Thank-you!

Awesome idea. Thanks.

I already know these videos will be FANTASTIC!!! Hoping all is well Richard, Dirty Jersey out!!

Always like hearing your thoughts as a young journeyman. 🤙keep it up .

Yes we love this and we need more of these bc it will help us and possibly save us extra unnecessary work.

Really enjoyed. Would like to see more of these videos

This guy, You sir are a true craftsman and professional

I just like how as the video progresses so does your level of rage with the “quality” of work 🤣🤣🤣

I like this idea bro.. definitely make more of these lol

Loved this!

The crossing arms at the miter really fits into the DIY theme really well ngl lol

Richard, FINALLY a video that showcases my level of craftsmanship. Thank you, felt rather personal actually. :-)

This was amazong! More videos like this pls

This was great. I enjoy all your videos

Thanks so much. You're THE bests!!!

I think the old trim looked about a thousand times better. Also love how the ending clip with "enjoy the transformation" doesn't show the trim, at all.

You should get some of it and show how it could look like when a professional installs it. Make a mock wall and go crazy.

That was an awesome reaction. Keep 'em coming!

This is how my grandfather used to do work. Measure once, cut twice, and caulk the crap out of the gaps. He never really cared about what things looked like as long as they were functional.

Hey, I haven't seen you in a few years on RU-vid, my fault for getting so much work. Just want to thank you though because you basically taught me how to do crown and now I'm pretty damn good at it from all of your tips and tricks

It’s like trim with extra steps great idea 💡

Solid as always brother 💪

Love this channel!

Being a trim carpenter myself,,,,,, I have never seen anything like that. OMG! Also love the nail set!

The molding looks clean AF

Thank you so very much!

“ unnecessary roughness “ 6:45 🙌❗️ love this commentary 😆

This was hilarious !!!😂😂😂 more of these

Funny reaction. I’m a finish guy too. I might lean too heavily on wood working perfection but I love it. Keep making vids man it’s good for us all.

I've seen that stuff but never the actual "how-to cover trim" video. Absolutely silly and your right, kind of "makes me made" feeling. Love to do trim work

It reminds me of an infomercial I saw almost 20 years ago for a peel and stick crown molding. YIKES!

You know what they say? Do your best and caulk the rest!! 😫😫😝😝 Oh man!! If you cut wrong then cut long!! Hahahah. I’m sorry that I install was horrible!! You guys are amazing! Been a trim carpenter for 38 years and really enjoy watching you guys work and do it right! 👍👍

OMG...it's like the bath fitter of the carpentry world. that's Horrendous! I love the reaction video though! Richard your work is masterful! I have followed you from DFW Crown days

In addition to not crossing your arms when using the miter saw, I'd also recommend getting all the little cut off scraps off the saw before starting a new cut.

First contractor I've seen to ever speak of possible health issues working with certain builder materials!

😃lol, 6:45🚩 on the play "unnecessary roughness". Good call. Appreciate the video and insight. God bless and keep up the quality work and vids

Thanks for maintaining your bearing throughout the process, I too was on the edge of getting mad. You helped keep my sanity. Caulk and paint DON'T make a carpenter what he ain't

I'm a homeowner that is currently replacing all the cheap builder grade baseboard and door casings in my home. I've never done anything like this before but watching YT channels like Finish Carpentry TV gave me the encouragement to do it myself. Even I can't believe that someone made a video like this guy did for this cover trim. He's basically saying just cover it all in caulk so your stupid homeowner client won't see what a messed up job our product creates.

Nice video bro. Great insight. Thank you.

Very good commentary! Thanks for the video

“That’s ahh that’s rough idk” I’m dead I feel ya brother

I also considered using these covers. My house is pretty old (Europe 1960s) and they nailed the base with very big old fashioned nails. When removing them (with quite some force) I took out chunks of the wall. In some areas they were also sitting a few mm under the cemtend floor, so removing was going 2 directions: up from the floor and away from the wall, not easy. But they're all gone and now and I can put my laminate floor closer to the wall and leave space for movement and cover that space with new trim. Because if you are using the cover trim, it can only cover a small gap between the wall and floor. Or the cover trim needs to be very thick. That old trim is using up space. Unless your trim is already hovering above the floor.

I'm a retired carpenter and I love your video's and you have inspired me to buy CA glue and laser tape measure that I don't really need.... but at around minute 3:00 and seeing the wtf moment..... I am super glad you are not endorsing these guys :) You are too good for doing reviews of these guys I would normally never watch but but it did bring a smile...

In the freeze frame where the installer is wiping the caulking with the damp rag, it also looks like the transition block has a wider radius on its top edge then the cover trim.