How to remove trim from above the door

[Calbar]

I need to remove the round button on the soft trim above the entry door so that I can replace the simulated wood trim beside the door that has never been repaired properly so that I can get the whole piece out and the new one in. Before I damage the soft trim on top I hope that someone knows how to remove and put the button back in when I am done.

Thanks,
Rob

[Cate&Rob]

Hi Rob,

I have not removed those buttons, but have pulled similar ones to remove the bed headboard . . . they are likely the same. The button cover is fragile. Any tool will damage its edges. I worked them off in a spiral motion with just my fingers. There is a screw underneath. Getting the covers back on is even more work than getting them off.

Unfortunately . . . I didn’t take any pictures.

(another) Rob

[Calbar]

Hi Rob,

I have not removed those buttons, but have pulled similar ones to remove the bed headboard . . . they are likely the same. The button cover is fragile. Any tool will damage its edges. I worked them off in a spiral motion with just my fingers. There is a screw underneath. Getting the covers back on is even more work than getting them off.

Unfortunately . . . I didn’t take any pictures.

(another) Rob

Thanks Rob,

That makes sense. I guess they are similar to this then.

https://www.amazon.ca/Upholstery-But...319950171&th=1

Rob

[Jlawles2]

I've removed those before. Rob's description is accurate. You might have luck with plastic trim removal tools to keep from damaging the cloth covering.

https://www.amazon.com/KINGLAKE-Pane...s%2C176&sr=8-6

I suggest "dulling" any sharp edges or points to minimize the potential for damage to the material.

[Calbar]

I've removed those before. Rob's description is accurate. You might have luck with plastic trim removal tools to keep from damaging the cloth covering.

https://www.amazon.com/KINGLAKE-Pane...s%2C176&sr=8-6

I suggest "dulling" any sharp edges or points to minimize the potential for damage to the material.

Thanks Joseph,

I have some of those tools from some other work that I did. Thanks for the tip.

Rob