Replacing blown windows - clipping in corners
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I normally cover trim with masking tape so they don't mark and hit with a rubber mallet.
You want them to slide when clipped in or you get the problem you're having..
Trim needs to slide up a bit.
I use silicone spray but you can use a bit of soap
You might find that the angle you offer up to put in is incorrect. I've had this many times as well. When you get it worked out it's easy..
I normally cover trim with masking tape so they don't mark and hit with a rubber mallet.
You want them to slide when clipped in or you get the problem you're having..
Trim needs to slide up a bit.
I use silicone spray but you can use a bit of soap
You might find that the angle you offer up to put in is incorrect. I've had this many times as well. When you get it worked out it's easy..
Offer corners in first keeping centre bowed .
To me that looks like it hasn't located properly at the back before knocking the front down, probably the tongue at the back isn't sitting in its groove but rather on the outside of it so it's cocking the bead slightly hence why the mitre doesn't fit
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