Scrape away old caulking around windows and doors.
Installing vinyl wall trim.
This video shows how to properly trim around fixtures when installing vinyl siding.
Nail the trim every 12 inches on center.
Install j channels at doors and windows and under roof eaves and rakes.
Along the tops install j channel trim with horizontal siding and base trim with vertical siding.
Miter or cut tabs at the ends.
Cut the trim so it is two channel widths longer than the opening s width.
It may help to scribe a light line on the wall that you can line up the top edge of the molding with as you go to ensure a straight application.
Use your hands and press along the length of the vinyl trim making sure it is even with the ground.
Surface preparation for vinyl siding installation securely nail all loose boards and wood trim and replace any rotted boards.
The build up of old caulking interferes with the positioning of new trim for the siding.
Butt one end of the vinyl against the door molding or into the corner.