gap between new door trim and plaster. Ideas needed

[adamcolly]

Hi I have already posted this question on the forum under the plastering section and got an answer. I was hoping for another suggestion in this section. Basically had new uPVC arched front door installed and there is a large gap between the trim and the plaster and I was wondering what to do about the gap. The window company said its nothing to do with them, they wont help basically. here are some pictures thanks for any help you can offer.

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• adamcolly
• 5 Nov 2014
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• 5 Nov 2014
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• adamcolly
• 5 Nov 2014
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[Gazman16]

They really should have made it good for you, I wouldn't be giving them any future work or recommendations.

Personally what I would do there is masking tape a neat line around the edge or the trim, Fill the gap with caulk, Neatly finger it round then gently brush on some paint and remove the tape all in one go.

It is quite a wide and deep gap so expect the caulk to shrink in a bit when it drys and may need doing a second time the next day to fill it back out.

Again with a hole that deep I would stay away from the cheap caulks, This is what I recommend http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wurth-Acr...469?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20c7bc8d95

This sealant shrinks less than any other I have tried and can be used inside or out, You may want 2 tubes.

 

[foxhole]

They should have fitted full depth trim and architrave to hide those gaps.

 

[adamcolly]

Thanks for the help. I bought the caulk and did it today looks so much better now. Needed 3 tubes in the end thanks again.