How to Trim Out a Basement Window (DIY Drywall Return on a Basement Window

How to Trim Out a Basement Window (DIY Drywall Return on a Basement Window - Finish Your Basement!)

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Learn how to Trim Out a Basement Window with this DIY step-by-step guide. For my basement windows, I used the "drywall return" method.
When finishing a basement, you will likely need to install drywall and trim around the basement windows. However, the drywall return method of finishing basement windows requires no trim. Although there are many ways to successfully “trim out” a basement window, using drywall is both a simple and inexpensive method for giving your basement windows a finished look. This article will also show you how to cut a window sill out of common lumber.
To install drywall a drywall return around a basement window, start by cutting drywall for the top and sides of the window. Cut they drywall such that it contacts the window’s frame on one side and so that it is flush with the wall drywall on the other side. Then, install corner bead and finish the drywall with joint compound. Caulk any joints between the drywall and window.
To cut your own window sill for a basement window, select a piece of lumber that is approximately 1.5″ wider than the depth of the basement window cavity. You may need to “rip” the lumber to a suitable width using a table or circular saw. Cut the off the sill so that it is 3″ longer than the window cavity on both sides. Next, use a router to give the window sill a rounded edge and use a jigsaw to cut the penetrations on both sides of the window sill - leaving a 3″ overhang on each side. Finally, caulk any gaps and paint the window sill (if desired)
This video will outline every single step outlined above - in detail.
For more information on How to Trim out a Basement Window, you can read my blog article linked here: atimprovements.com/how-to-ins...
Additionally, if you need to replace a basement window, you can watch my "How to replace a basement window" Video linked here: • How to Replace a Basem...
This Basement Window Replacement and Trim out Project is part of my basement finishing series. See additional videos below:
Episode 1: How to Install Rigid Foam Insulation
• How to Install Rigid F...
Episode 2: How to Frame Basement Walls
• DIY Basement Wall Fram...
Episode 3: How to run electrical in a basement
• Tips for Adding Electr...
Episode 4: How to Frame around HVAC and Pipes in a basement
• How to Frame around HV...
Episode 5: How to Drywall a Basement
• Basement Drywall Tips ...
Episode 6: How to install LVP flooring in a basement
• LVP Flooring Installat...
Episode 7: How to Install a Drop Ceiling
• A Drop Ceiling that Lo...
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@nikharney2202 17 күн бұрын

Thank bro I'm in the middle of this right now and this helped so much!!!!

@rodrigomelendez7087 7 ай бұрын

The way you explain everything is amazing brother, keep it like that. I hate watching other videos and not getting explanation of what they are doing step by step. Thank you

@jerryhinds6009 Жыл бұрын

Nice work. 👍 Thx. I really enjoy watching your channel. i'm learning more in regards to framing that i was unsure of before.

@patrickmcnabb3524 Ай бұрын

Don't comment often but nice work and great explanation.

@Andrico77 6 ай бұрын

Nice stuff. Like your videos. Not long and drawn out but detailed enough

@cadayx 7 ай бұрын

Great video Andrew!

@mikejohn7547 11 ай бұрын

Good work made my life easier now 👌

@johnstup4479 Жыл бұрын

Those windows turned out great! I'm currently trimming out a window in a space that will become my wood shop. I used 1/2" plywood to trim out the window. I will then frame out the window with window/door molding with a 1/8" reveal and then paint it white. The only thing I didn't do was have an overhang on each side of the window. These are great videos Andrew. Keep'm coming!

@AndrewThronImprovements Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it John! Yea.. there are many different ways to trim out a window. Glad your method worked out for you 👍

@angellas.1314 9 ай бұрын

A white window seal reflects more light into the room. White was a good call.

@patricksmith3135 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work. "Ruined...." Ha Ha Ha. Painted sills look just fine (too). and there will be lots more rental houses and fewer lessons to be learned each time you finish one. :)

@AndrewThronImprovements Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Patrick! Yea… lesson learned for the next one for sure! Appreciate it 🙏

@nicolasgill9907 17 күн бұрын

Hey Andrew, thanks for the videos! Question, how do you insulated between your framed wall and the top of your basement window. I'm doing foam board on my concrete wall but i'm not sure how to tackle that gap at the top of the window that transitions from concrete to window jam and joists. Hope you can help, thanks!

@michaelksnyder1574 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have a similar setup in my basement and want to add window sills and trim to make the area look more finished. I'll be following your steps to reduce bonehead mistakes! How is the subscription model working? Does it help provide any additional income as your subscriber count increases?

@arunchaudhary2180 Жыл бұрын

Hi can u advise best waterproofing material for exterior foundation wall that I can put between wall and detra ?

@RADIO-FREE-AMERICA Жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew, I wondered where you have been? Your rental house looks like it is well on its way to being finished! 👋 See ya! Thomas!

@AndrewThronImprovements Жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas! It’s getting there for sure. Thanks for watching!

@mikeryckman3120 6 ай бұрын

Unfortunately in winter you will get moisture issues in to your bottom piece of drywall

@mikeryckman3120 6 ай бұрын

Oh I see you did put wood down: sorry

@RaymondTusk74 4 ай бұрын

Use the scraps from your 1x10’s and make a skirt for the window. Looks dumb without it and probably took 10x longer to finish the drywall under the sill than cover it with a skirt

@danielevans9406 4 ай бұрын

“But it’s good enough for a rental project.” These words break my heart. If you’re renting out property, make it somewhere YOU would love to live as well. If you treat it poorly, don’t expect any different from your tenants.

@Oleg_V_Morozov Жыл бұрын

Какой сексуальный паренёк ❤😅

@Alamyst2011 Жыл бұрын

Dont return drywall to your windows. It looks like hack work and will almost certainly have moisture issues

@zatridevyatzemel 7 ай бұрын

I was going to ask how the drywall was being insulated from the concrete. There's no vapor barrier in between, meaning any moisture which is always abundant in concrete would transfer into the gypsum board and eventually turn it into a soft mess. Not to mention that humidity from the interior air would end up condensing just below the drywall on the colder concrete surface. I'd use at least a thin layer of XPS, have it taped at the seams and where it abuts the window frame, and only then install drywall over it. Not ideal either but at least some level of vapor and thermal barrier/break, just enough to avoid any moisture issues.