CLC Finish Carpentry & Trim Work 5

Question 1

What is the recommended nail schedule for attaching solid wood baseboard (3/4" thick) to wall studs?

Accepted Answer

8d finish nails at 16" O.C.

Answer

6d finish nails at 12" O.C.

Answer

16d sinker nails at 24" O.C.

Answer

4d brads at 8" O.C.

Question 2

Which technique prevents paint from bridging the gap between trim and wall, making the trim difficult to remove later?

Accepted Answer

Applying painter's tape during painting and removing before full cure

Answer

Caulking the joint before painting

Answer

Back-priming the trim before installation

Answer

Installing trim without adhesive

Question 3

When installing a raised-panel wainscot kit, which component is installed last?

Accepted Answer

Cap rail

Answer

Bottom rail

Answer

Raised panels

Answer

Stiles

Question 4

What is the maximum gap acceptable between a door bottom and a finished hardwood floor before a threshold or door sweep is required?

Accepted Answer

3/8 inch

Answer

1/16 inch

Answer

1/8 inch

Answer

3/4 inch

Question 5

When finish-nailing through the face of hardwood trim, what should be done immediately after driving each nail?

Accepted Answer

Set the nail slightly below the surface with a nail set

Answer

Fill with wood putty immediately

Answer

Sand flush with the surrounding surface

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Cover with wood tape before painting

Question 6

Which type of joint is used when two pieces of horizontal molding must be joined mid-span on a long wall run?

Accepted Answer

Scarf joint (mitered splice) at a stud location

Answer

Square butt joint at a stud location

Answer

Coped joint at the midpoint

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Lap joint secured with biscuits

Question 7

When installing exterior trim boards around windows on a wood-framed house, what is the primary flashing requirement?

Accepted Answer

Install self-adhering flashing tape over the top casing and lapped under the siding

Answer

Caulk all joints with polyurethane sealant before painting

Answer

Prime all exposed end grain with a water repellent

Answer

Use stainless steel nails to prevent rust staining