Trim connector block, trim kit and method of assembly

Abstract

A trim connector block, a trim kit and method of assembly of the same are provided. The trim connector block is adapted to engage a trim member that has a front face formed with a profile. The connector block has a front face, a rear face, an upper surface, a lower surface and side surfaces. At least one cavity is formed in one of the upper, lower and side surfaces of the connector block. The cavity is complimentarily shaped to the profile of front face of the trim member. One end of the trim member is inserted into the cavity of the connector block to the extent required. The trim kit has a number of trim members and connector blocks. During assembly of the trim kit, a connector block is positioned and then secured to a wall. One end of a trim member is inserted into a cavity of the secured connector block. The position of the trim member relative to the opening is adjusted and the trim member is secured to the wall. Additional connector blocks and trim members may be added as required.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates generally to trim connectors for doors and windows. More particularly, the invention relates to trim moldings and trim. More specifically, the invention relates to a trim connector kit in which the connector and other trim components interlink with each other.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

[0003] It has been the practice in carpentry to frame windows or doors by joining pieces of trim together. The ends of the pieces of trim are cut at 45 degree angles, the ends of adjacent pieces being cut so that the angled portions may be butted together in such a manner that the trim appears continuous when it is nailed into position. If a corner block is used, then the trim piece is butted against the corner block and nailed into position.

[0004] This method of joining trim pieces together works reasonably well when simple or fairly plain trim is used. However, if the trim is ornate, it is extremely difficult for the carpenter to accurately measure, cut and secure the trim sections in place in such a manner that the trim forms an essentially continuous piece. Even slight variations in the angle of cut may result in an uneven and unsightly joint between adjacent sections. This is especially true in instances when arched windows or doorways are framed.

[0005] The present invention addresses these problems by providing a connector block, a trim kit and a method of assembling the same together so that joints between trim sections and connector blocks are aesthetically pleasing. The trim kit has at least one connector block and trim section that interlink. The front face of the trim section is manufactured to have a decorative profile. Any desired profile may be used. The connector block has at least one face that defines a cavity. The cavity is complimentarily shaped (or has a negative profile) to the profile of the front face of the trim. One end of the trim section is inserted into the cavity of the connector block to the extent required. The depth of insertion of the trim section into the cavity may be varied as required. Straight and curved trim sections may be joined together by using the appropriate connector block. Additionally, trim sections having different front face profiles may be joined together by appropriate connector blocks. In this instance, the connector block would have two cavities, the first being complimentarily shaped to the profile of the first trim section and the second being complimentarily shaped to the profile of the second trim section. The method of assembly of the kit is as follows: A connector block is selected, positioned and then secured to a wall. One end of a trim section is inserted into the cavity of the connector block, its position is adjusted and it is then secured to the wall. If needed, a second connector block is selected and is engaged with the second end of the trim section. The position of the second connector block is adjusted and it is then secured to the wall. Additional trim sections and connector blocks are secured to the wall in a similar manner until the opening in the wall is framed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] FIG. 1 is a front view of a wall and doorway in which the trim kit is used to frame the doorway;

[0007] FIG. 2 is a front view of a end connector of the trim kit;

[0008] FIG. 3 is a plan view of the end connector showing the complimentary shape or negative profile cut into the upper wall of the end connector;

[0009] FIG. 4 is a rear view of the end connector;

[0010] FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view through line 5-5 of FIG. 1;

[0011] FIG. 6 is a partial rear view of a trim section disposed within the cavity of the end connector;

[0012] FIG. 7 is a partial rear view of a trim section disposed within the cavity of the end connector, illustrating how the end connector accommodates an incorrectly cut trim section;

[0013] FIG. 8 is a front view of a corner connector in accordance with the present invention;

[0014] FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the corner connector of FIG. 8 showing a complimentary shape or negative profile cut into the bottom end of the corner connector;

[0015] FIG. 10 is a right side view of the corner connector showing a complimentarily shaped negative profile cut into the right side wall of the corner connector;

[0016] FIG. 11 is a rear view of the corner connector;

[0017] FIG. 12 is a partial cross-sectional view through lines 12-12 of FIG. 1;

[0018] FIG. 13 is a partial cross-sectional view through lines 13-13 of FIG. 1;

[0019] FIG. 14 is a rear view of the corner connector showing two trim sections disposed in the corner connector;

[0020] FIG. 15 is a front view of a connector block in accordance with the present invention;

[0021] FIG. 16 is a right side view of the connector block showing a complimentarily shaped negative profile cut into the right side wall of the connector block;

[0022] FIG. 17 is a left side view of the connector block showing a complimentarily shaped negative profile cut into the left side wall of the connector block;

[0023] FIG. 18 is a rear view of the connector block;

[0024] FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the connector block through lines 19-19 of FIG. 1;

[0025] FIG. 20 is a rear view of the connector block showing two trim sections disposed in the connector block.

[0026] FIG. 21 is a front view of an arched doorway framed using the trim kit of the present invention;

[0027] FIG. 22 is a rear view of a second embodiment of a connector block showing a straight trim section being joined to a curved trim section FIG. 22 is a rear view of a third embodiment of a connector block showing two curved trim sections being joined together.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a wall 30 that defines a doorway 31. The interior of doorway 31 is framed includes a jamb 32 and is framed using the trim kit of the present invention. The trim kit has side members 34, 34′, head pieces 36, 36′, end connectors (generally known as plinth blocks) 38, 38′, corner connectors (generally known as corner blocks) 40, 40′ and connector block (generally known as key block) 42. While two head pieces 36,36′ are shown in FIG. 1 as joined together by connector block 42, one continuous head piece (not shown) may be used, without a connector block 42, or a number of head pieces 36 may be used with the appropriate number of connector blocks 42. Additionally, while one continuous side member 34 or 34′ is illustrated, a number of side sections (not shown) may be utilized, the side sections being joined together by the appropriate number of connector blocks 42.

[0029] While end connectors 38, 38′ are shown as unornamented and rectangular in shape, they may be ornamented and may be of any desired shape. Similarly, while connector block 42 is shown unornamented and somewhat key shaped, it may be ornamented and of any other desired shape. Additionally, while corner connectors 40, 40′ are shown ornamented and rectangular in shape, they may be unornamented and of any desired shape.

[0030] Side members 34, 34′ have a front face 44, a rear face 46, upper end 48, lower end 50 and side walls 52, 52′. Front face 44 is manufactured so that it has a decorative profile when viewed from either upper end 48 or lower end 50. The profile is carved, molded or otherwise manufactured according to any desired pattern.

[0031] End connectors 38 have a front face 54, rear face 56, upper wall 58, bottom wall 60 and side walls 62, 62′. Upper wall 58 defines a cavity 64 that is complimentarily shaped to the profile of front face 44 of side member 34, 34′ (see FIG. 3). Cavity 64 is in the range of ¼″ to 1″ in depth.

[0032] Lower end 50 of side member 34 or 34′ is receivable in cavity 64 so that the profile of front face 44 of side member 34, 34′ matingly engages the cavity 64 of end connector 38 as shown in FIGS. 5 through 7. Lower end 50 may abut the end surface 66 of end connector 38 or may be disposed a spaced distance from end surface 66 thereby forming a gap 116 between the two (FIGS. 5&6), or lower end 50 may only partially abut end surface 66 as shown in FIG. 7. Gap 116 allows the user to adjust the position of side member 34, 34′ relative to end surface 66 if side member 34, 34′ has been cut too short or has been cut crookedly. When viewed from the front, lowermost end 50 of side member 34, 34′ is hidden when side member 34, 34′ is inserted into end connector 38, 38′ and the observer therefore sees neat, clean and accurate joints between end connector 38, 38′ and side members 34, 34′.

[0033] Referring to FIGS. 8 through 14, there is shown a corner connector 40. Corner connector 40 has a front face 68, a rear face 70, upper end 72, lower end 74 and side walls 76, 76′. Lower end 74 defines a first cavity 78 that is complimentarily shaped to the profile of front face 44 of side member 34, 34′. One of side walls 76, 76′ defines a second cavity 80 that is complementarily shaped to the profile of front face 82 of head piece 36. In FIGS. 8-14, second cavity 80 is cut into side wall 76′. In the case of corner connector 40′ (FIG. 1) second cavity 80 is cut into side wall 76 and corner connector 40′ is a mirror image of corner connector 40. First cavity 78 and second cavity 80 may each be in the range of ¼″ to 1″ in depth. The profile of front face 82 and the profile of front face 68 may be different and in this instance, first cavity 78 and second cavity 80 may be complimentarily shaped to engage different profiles of trim.

[0034] Upper end 48 of side member 34, 34′ is inserted into cavity 78 of corner connector 38 in such a manner that cavity 78 matingly engages the profile of front face 44 of side member 34, 34′. Upper end 48 may abut end surface 84 of corner connector 40, or may be spaced a short distance from end surface 84 forming a gap 114 between upper end 48 and end surface 84, or may only partially abut end surface 84. This allows upper end 48 of side member 34, 34′ to be inserted into corner connector 40 to the degree required to accommodate for side member 34, 34′ being cut too short or crooked.

[0035] In a similar manner, first end 86 of head piece 36 may be inserted into cavity 80 of corner connector 40 so that cavity 80 matingly engages the profile of front face 82. First end 86 may abut second end surface 94 of corner connector 40 or may be disposed a short distance from end surface 94 forming a gap 110 between first end 86 and end surface 94, or first end 86 may partially abut end surface 94. This allows for adjustment of the position of head piece 36 to accommodate for head piece 86 being cut too short or crooked. As a result, when side member 34, 34′ and head piece 36,36′ are inserted into corner connector 40, 40′, upper end 48 of side member 36,36′ and first end 86 of head piece 36,36′ are hidden from the observer, so that the joints between corner connector 40, 40′ and side member 34, 34′ and head piece 36, 36′ appear to be neat, clean and accurate.

[0036] Referring to FIGS. 15-20, there is shown a connector block 42 that has a front face 96, a rear face 98, upper wall 100, lower wall 102 and side walls 104, 104′. Side walls 104, 104′ define a cavity 106, 106′ that is complimentarily shaped to correspond to the profile of front face 82 of head piece 36,36′. Cavities 106, 106′ may be in the range of ¼″ to 1″ and cavities 106,106′ are mirror images of each other if identically profiled head pieces 36, 36′ are to be used. However, if it is desired to join two dissimilarly profiled head pieces 36, 36′ together, cavity 106 would be complimentarily shaped to engage a different profile to that of cavity 106′.

[0037] Second ends 88, 88′ of head pieces 36, 36′ are receivable in cavities 106, 106′ in the manner shown in FIG. 20. Second ends 88, 88′ may abut end surface 108, 108′ of cavities 106, 106′, or may be spaced a small distance apart from end surfaces 108, 108′ forming a gap 112, 112′, or may only partially abut end surfaces 108, 108′. This allows for adjustment of head pieces 36, 36′ within cavities 106,106′ so that compensation may be made for head pieces 36, 36′ that are cut too short or cut crookedly. When head piece 36 is positioned between corner connector 40 and connector block 42, the small gap 110 formed between first end 86 of head piece 36 and end surface 94 of connector 40 and the small gap 112, 112′ formed between second end 88 of head piece 36 and end surface 108 of connector block 42 allows for adjustment of head piece 36 between the two connectors 40, 42. When second end 88 of head piece 36, 36′ is received within connector block 42, the second end 88 is hidden from observation, therefore leaving the impression of a neat, accurate joint between the two components when they are viewed from the front.

[0038] A second embodiment of the trim kit is shown in FIGS. 21-23, where the trim kit is used to frame an arched doorway. It may similarly be used to frame an arched or circular window (not shown).

[0039] As with the previous embodiment, an end connector 38, 38′ connects to a side member 34, 34′ that in turn connects to a connector component 118, 118′. Connector component 118, 118′ is used to connect a straight piece of trim (side member 34, 34′) to a curved piece 120, 120′ of trim. Connector components 118 and 118′ are mirror images of each other. Each connector component 118, 118′ has a front face 124, a rear face 126, an upper face 128, a lower face 130 and side faces 132, 132′. Lower face 130 defines a first cavity 158 (shown in phantom in FIG. 22) that is complimentarily shaped to the profile of front face 44 of side member 34, 34′. Upper end 48 of side member 34, 34′ is receivable within first cavity 158 of connector component 118, 118′ in such a manner that cavity 158 matingly engages the profile of front face 44 of side member 34, 34′. First cavity 158 is in the range of ¼″ to 1″ in depth. Upper end 48 may abut end surface 134′ of connector component 118, 118′, or may be spaced a small distance apart from end surface 134′ forming a gap 136 between the two, or upper end 48 may only partially abut end surface 134′.

[0040] Upper face 128 of connector component 118, 118′ defines a second cavity 160 that is adapted to be complimentarily shaped to the profile of front face 162 of curved piece 120. Second cavity 160 is in the range of ¼″ to 1″ in depth. First end 138 of curved piece 120 is receivable within second cavity 160 in such a manner that cavity 160 matingly engages with the profile of front face 162 of curved piece 120. First end 138 may abut end surface 134 of connector block 122, or it may be spaced a small distance from end surface 134 so that a gap 140 is formed between end surface 134 and first end 138 of curved segment 120, or it may only partially abut end surface 134. Gaps 136 and 140 allow for adjustment of the position of side member 34, 34′ and curved segment 120, 120′. When viewed from the front, the upper end 48 of side member 34, 34′ and lower end 138 of curved piece 120, 120′ is not observable. Consequently the joints between connector component 118, 118′ and side member 34, 34′ and connector component 118, 118′ and curved piece 120, 120′ appear to be neat, accurate and aesthetically pleasing.

[0041] Referring to FIGS. 21 and 23, a curved trim connector or key block 122 may be provided for joining curved pieces 120, 120′ to each other. Curved connector 122 has a front face 142, a rear face 144, an upper surface 146, a lower surface 148 and side surfaces 150, 150′. Side surfaces 150, 150′ define cavities 164, 164′ (shown in phantom in FIG. 23) that are adapted to be complimentarily shaped to the profile of front face 142 of curved piece 120, 120′. Cavities 164, 164′ is in the range of ¼″ to 1″ in depth. Second end 154′ of curved piece 120, 120′ is receivable in cavities 164, 164′ so that cavities 164, 164′ matingly engage the profile of front face 142 of curved pieces 120, 120′. Second end 154′ of curved piece 120, 120′ abuts end surface 152, 152′ of curved trim connector 122. Alternatively, second end 154′ may only partially abut end surface 152, 152′ or may be spaced a small distance from end surface 152, 152′ so that a gap 156, 156′ may be formed between them. Gap 156, 156′ allows for adjustment of the position of curved pieces 120, 120′ and to compensate for when curved segments 120, 120′ are cut too short or are cut crookedly.

[0042] In the previous description and in the related figures, cavities 64, 78, 80, 106, 158 and 160 are shown as cut into the appropriate connector block in such a manner that the rear face of the connector block is cut away in the region of the cavity in question. This allows for the connector block to be positioned over the relevant section of trim and then pushed downwardly toward the trim so that the connector block and trim matingly engage with each other. However, it is possible for the cavities in question to be cut into the appropriate connector block in such a manner that the rear face of the connector block forms a rear wall to the cavity. In this instance, the end of a piece of trim would be inserted into the cavity and then pushed toward the connector block until it was correctly positioned. In this latter instance the end of the trim could be chamfered to allow for easier insertion into the cavity. It will also be observed from the attached drawings that the rear faces of the various connector blocks are substantially flat. Additionally, end connectors 38, 38′, corner connectors 40, 40′ and connector block 42 are of a greater thickness than the side members 34,34′ and head pieces 36, 36′. The connector blocks 38, 38′, 40, 40′ and 42 may be of any thickness, but are typically in the range of ½ inch to 1 inch thick, while the side members 34, 34′ and head pieces 36, 36′ are typically in the range of ¼ inch to ¾ inch thick.

[0043] In its simplest form (not shown), the trim kit of the present invention has at least one connector and one trim section, the connector defines a cavity that is adapted to be complementarily shaped to the profile of the front face of the trim section. The end of the trim section is receivable within the cavity of the connector. In this instance, the method of assembly of the trim kit is as follows:

[0044] a) Positioning the connector block against a wall;

[0045] b) Securing the connector block to the wall using a suitable securing means such as nails, screws, glue etc.

[0046] c) Inserting an end of the trim section into the cavity in the connector block;

[0047] d) Adjusting the trim section's position relative to the opening;

[0048] e) Securing the trim section to the wall.

[0049] The method of assembly may have an additional steps of applying glue to either the end of the trim section or to the cavity (or to both) prior to insertion of the end into the cavity.

[0050] As more complex trim arrangements are required for framing openings or wall sections additional connector blocks and trim sections are added to the kit and are secured in the same way, namely by securing the connector block to the wall, inserting the trim section into the connector block's cavity, securing the trim section to the wall; engaging the next connector block to the opposite end of the secured trim section; positioning that second connector block and then securing it to the wall, inserting a second trim section into a second cavity in the second connector block etc.

[0051] The trim kit may be used to frame any opening in a wall 30 such as a doorway (shown in the attached Figures) or a window (not shown). In the preferred embodiment of this invention, the trim kit has at least two end connectors, two corner connectors, and at least three trim sections. The kit may further have a fourth trim section and a key block such as the kit shown in FIG. 1. If the trim kit is to be used to frame a window, then a fifth trim member may be added and the end connectors are replaced with corner connectors. As will be obvious to those skilled in the art, any of the trim sections may be replaced by a plurality of shorter trim sections and associated key blocks.

[0052] As will be obvious to those skilled in the art, the trim kit may be assembled in any of a number of ways, the actual starting point being selected by the installer. A first of any of the connector blocks may be selected and secured to the wall. One of the trim pieces that interlinks with that block is then inserted into a cavity of the block. The user then adjusts the position of the trim relative to the opening being framed to ensure that the trim lies in the correct position. The trim is then secured in place using a suitable means such as nails or screws. The next of the connector blocks is interlinked with the secured trim. The second connector block's position is adjusted if necessary and the block is then secured to the wall. The next piece of trim is interlinked with the block, its position is adjusted and the block is secured into position. The installer continues in this manner until the doorway or window is framed. A person skilled in the art would be able to select an appropriate connector block to start the installation process, but the following are given as examples of how a doorway may be framed using the trim connector kit of the present invention. It is presumed in these examples that the carpenter will have determined the approximate positions for placement of corner connectors 40, will have decided whether or not a single head piece or two head pieces and a key block are to be used and will have measured and cut the side members and head piece (or head pieces) to the required length.

[0053] As the doorway is essentially rectangular in shape, assembly could begin at any one of the four corners of the rectangle, i.e. with the installation of either an end connector 38, 38′ or corner connector 40, 40′. For a trim kit including corner connectors 40, 40′, two side members 34, 34′ and a head piece 36, a method of assembly could be:

[0054] a) Positioning the corner connector 40 against wall 30;

[0055] b) Securing corner connector 40 to wall;

[0056] c) Engaging upper end 48 of side member 34 into cavity 78 of corner connector 40;

[0057] d) Adjusting the position of side member 34;

[0058] e) Securing side member 34 to wall 30;

[0059] f) Engaging first end 86 of head piece 36 into cavity 80 of corner connector 40;

[0060] g) Adjusting the position of head piece 36;

[0061] h) Securing head piece 36 to wall 30;

[0062] i) Engaging second end 86′ of head piece 36 into cavity 80 of corner connector 40′.

[0063] j) Adjusting position of corner connector 40′;

[0064] k) Securing corner connector 40′ to wall;

[0065] l) Engaging upper end 48 of side member 34′ into cavity 78 of corner connector 40′;

[0066] m) Adjusting position of side member 34′

[0067] n) Securing side member 34′ to wall;

[0068] The above method may further include the step of applying wood glue to either cavities 78 or 80 or to upper end 48 of side members 34/34′ and first and second ends 86, 88 of head piece 36 prior to engagement.

[0069] For a trim kit having two end connectors 38, two side members 34, 34′, corner connectors 40, 40′, two head piece 36, 36′, and connector block 42, the method of assembly could be started at a different corner of the rectangular doorway 31 as follows:

[0070] a) Positioning end connector 38 against the wall;

[0071] b) Securing end connector 38 to the wall;

[0072] c) Engaging lower end 50 of side member 34 in cavity 64 of end connector 38;

[0073] d) Adjusting the position of side member 34 against the wall;

[0074] e) Securing side member 34 to the wall;

[0075] f) Engaging upper end 48 of side member 34 in cavity 78 of corner connector 40;

[0076] g) Adjusting position of corner connector 40;

[0077] h) Securing corner connector 40 to wall 30;

[0078] i) Engaging first end 86 of head piece 36 in cavity 80 of corner connector 40;

[0079] j) Adjusting the position of head piece 36;

[0080] k) Securing head piece 36 to wall;

[0081] l) Engaging second end 88 of head piece 36 into cavity 106 of connector block 42;

[0082] m) Adjusting position of connector block 42;

[0083] n) Securing connector block 42 to wall 30;

[0084] o) Engaging second end 88′ of head piece 36′ into cavity 106′ of connector block 42;

[0085] p) Adjusting position of head piece 36′;

[0086] q) Securing head piece 36′ to wall 30;

[0087] r) Engaging first end 86′ of head piece 36′ into cavity 80 of corner connector 40′;

[0088] s) Adjusting position of corner connector 40′;

[0089] t) Securing corner connector 40′ to wall 30;

[0090] u) Engaging upper end 48 of side member 34′ in cavity 78 of corner connector 40′;

[0091] v) Adjusting the position of side member 34′;

[0092] w) Securing side member 34′ to wall 30;

[0093] x) Engaging lower end 50 of side member 34′ into cavity 64 of end connector 38′;

[0094] y) Adjusting the position of end connector 38′;

[0095] z) Securing end connector 38′ to wall 30.

[0096] It will be understood that those skilled in the art would be able to select an appropriate place to begin the installation of the frame. It should also be understood that the trim kit may be used for trimming walls in places other than around windows or doors. In these instances, only those segments that are appropriate would be selected. For example if a chair rail is to be installed, two end blocks and a length of trim could be selected. If a fireplace was being trimmed, a corner block and length of trim could be selected, etc. It will be understood that those skilled in the art would be able to apply the trim kit and method of assembly to any project to be trimmed or framed.

[0097] In the foregoing description, certain terms have been used for brevity, clearness, and understanding. No unnecessary limitations are to be implied therefrom beyond the requirement of the prior art because such terms are used for descriptive purposes and are intended to be broadly construed.

[0098] Moreover, the description and illustration of the invention are an example and the invention is not limited to the exact details shown or described.

Claims

1. A trim connector for use with trim that has a front face that is

manufactured with a profile, said connector comprising:

a connector block having a front surface, a rear surface, an upper surface, a lower surface and two side surfaces;

a first cavity formed in one of said upper, lower and side surfaces, whereby said cavity is adapted to be complementarily shaped to the profile of the front face of the trim.

2. A trim connector as claimed in claim 1, in which the connector block is a plinth block.

3. A trim connector as claimed in claim 1, in which the depth of the first cavity is in the range of ¼ inch to 1.

4. A trim connector as claimed in claim 1, in which the connector block is made of wood.

5. A trim connector as claimed in claim 1, in which the rear surface is substantially flat.

6. A trim connector as claimed in claim 1, in which the first cavity is open to the rear face of the connector block.

7. A trim connector as claimed in claim 1, in which the first cavity is not open to the rear face of the connector block.

8. A trim connector as claimed in claim 1, in which a second of said upper, lower and side surfaces is formed with a second cavity that is adapted to be complimentarily shaped to the profile of the front face of the trim.

9. A trim connector as claimed in claim 8, in which the depth of the second cavity is in the range or ¼ inch to 1 inch.

10. A trim connector as claimed in claim 8, in which the first and second cavities are adapted to be complimentarily shaped to different profiles.

11. A trim connector as claimed in claim 8, in which the first and second cavities are on adjacent surfaces of the connector block.

12. A trim connector as claimed in claim 11, in which the connector block is a corner block.

13. A trim connector as claimed in claim 8, in which the first and second cavities are on opposite surfaces of the connector block.

14. A trim connector as claimed in claim 13, in which the connector block is a key block.

15. A trim connector as claimed in claim 8, in which the second cavity is open to the rear face of the connector block.

16. A trim connector as claimed in claim 8, in which the second cavity is not open to the rear face of the connector block.

17. A trim kit comprising:

a first trim member having a first end, a second end and a front face; the front face being formed with a profile;

a connector block having a front surface, a rear surface, an upper surface, a lower surface and two side surfaces;

a first cavity formed in one of said upper, lower and side surfaces;

and in which said first cavity is complimentarily shaped with the profile of the trim, whereby one of the first and second ends of the trim member is receivable within the first cavity so that the complementary shape of the first cavity engages the profile of the front face of the first trim member.

18. A trim kit as claimed in claim 17, in which the connector block is a plinth block.

19. A trim kit as claimed in claim 17, in which the depth of the first cavity is in the range of ¼″ to 1″.

20. A trim kit as claimed in claim 17, in which the connector block is made of wood.

21. A trim kit as claimed in claim 17, in which the rear surface is substantially flat.

22. A trim kit as claimed in claim 17, in which the first cavity is open to the rear face of the connector block.

23. A trim kit as claimed in claim 17, in which the first cavity is not open to the rear face of the connector block.

24. A trim kit as claimed in claim 17, in which the first trim member is of a first thickness and the connector block is of a second thickness and the second thickness is greater than the first thickness.

25. A trim kit as claimed in claim 24, in which the first trim member is in the range of ¼ inch to ¾ thick.

26. A trim kit as claimed in claim 24, in which the connector block is in the range of ½ inch thick to 1 inch thick.

27. A trim kit as claimed in claim 17, the kit further comprising:

a second trim member having a third and a fourth end and a front face that has a profile; and

in which a second of said upper, lower and side surfaces of the connector block is formed with a second cavity that is adapted to be complimentarily shaped to the profile of the front face of the trim.

28. A trim kit as claimed in claim 27, in which the depth of the second cavity is in the range or ¼″ to 1″.

29. A trim kit as claimed in claim 28, in which the first and second cavities are adapted to be complimentarily shaped to different profiles.

30. A trim kit as claimed in claim 27, in which the first and second cavities are on adjacent surfaces of the connector block.

31. A trim kit as claimed in claim 30, in which the connector block is a corner block.

32. A trim kit as claimed in claim 27, in which the first and second cavities are on opposite surfaces of the connector block.

33. A trim kit as claimed in claim 32, in which the connector block is a key block.

34. A trim kit as claimed in claim 17, in which the second cavity is open to the rear face of the connector block.

35. A trim kit as claimed in claim 17, in which the second cavity is not open to the rear face of the connector block.

36. A trim connector kit for framing an opening in a wall, the kit comprising:

first, second and third trim members, each having a first end, a second end and a front face; the front face having a profile found thereon;

a first connector block having a front surface, a rear surface, an upper surface, a lower surface and two side surfaces;

a first cavity formed in one of said upper, lower and side surfaces, said first cavity being adapted to be complementarily shaped to the profile of the front face of the trim; whereby the first end of the first trim member is receivable within the first cavity;

a second connector block having a front surface a rear surface, an upper surface, a lower surface and two side surfaces;

a second cavity formed in one of said upper, lower and side surfaces of the second connector block, said second cavity being adapted to be complementarily shaped to the profile of the front face of the trim; whereby the second end of the first trim member is receivable within the second cavity;

a third cavity formed in a second of said upper, lower and side surfaces of the second connector block, the third cavity being adapted to be complimentarily shaped to the profile of the front face of the trim; whereby the first end of the second trim member is receivable within the third cavity;

a third connector block having a front surface, a rear surface, an upper surface, a lower surface and two side surfaces;

a fourth cavity formed in one of said upper, lower and side surfaces of the third connector block, the fourth cavity being adapted to be complementarily shaped to the profile of the front face of the trim; whereby the second end of the second trim member is receivable within the fourth cavity;

a fifth cavity formed in a second of said upper, lower and side surfaces of the third connector block, the fifth cavity being adapted to be complimentarily shaped to the profile of the front face of the trim; whereby the first end of the third trim member is receivable within the fifth cavity of the third connector block;

a fourth connector block having a front surface, a rear surface, an upper surface, a lower surface and two side surfaces;

a sixth cavity formed in one of said upper, lower and side surfaces, of the fourth connector block whereby said sixth cavity is adapted to be complementarily shaped to the profile of the front face of the trim; whereby the second end of the third trim member is receivable within the sixth cavity of the fourth connector block.

37. A trim kit as claimed in claim 36, in which the first connector block and fourth connector block are plinth blocks and the second connector block and third connector block are corner blocks.

38. A trim kit as claimed in claim 36, further comprising:

a fourth trim member having a first end, a second end and a front face; the front face having a profile found thereon;

a seventh cavity formed in a second of said upper, lower and side surfaces of the first connector block, said seventh cavity being adapted to be complementarily shaped to the profile of the front face of the trim; whereby the first end of the fourth trim member is receivable within the seventh cavity of the first connector block;

an eighth cavity formed in a second of said upper, lower and side surfaces of the third connector block, said eighth cavity being adapted to be complementarily shaped to the profile of the front face of the trim; whereby the second end of the fourth trim member is receivable within the eighth cavity of the third connector block.

39. A trim kit as claimed in claim 38, in which the first, second, third and fourth connector blocks are corner blocks positioned on the corner of a window.

40. A trim kit as claimed in claim 36, further comprising:

a fourth trim member having a first end, a second end and a front face; the front face having a profile found thereon;

a fifth connector block having a front surface a rear surface, an upper surface, a lower surface and two side surfaces;

a seventh cavity formed in one of said upper, lower and side surfaces of the fifth connector block, whereby said seventh cavity is adapted to be complementarily shaped to the profile of the front face of the trim; whereby the second end of the second trim member is receivable within the seventh cavity;

an eighth cavity formed in a second of said upper, lower and side surfaces of the fifth connector block, the eighth cavity being adapted to be complimentarily shaped to the profile of the front face of the trim; whereby the first end of the fourth trim member is receivable within the eighth cavity of the fifth connector block and the second end of the fourth trim member is receivable within the fourth cavity of the third connector block.

41. A trim kit as claimed in claim 40, in which the fifth connector block is a key block.

42. A method of assembly of a trim kit for framing an opening in a wall, the trim kit having:

a first, a second and a third trim member, each trim member first and second ends and a front face, the front face being formed with a profile;

a first, a second, a third and a fourth connector block, each connector block having a front face, a rear face, an upper surface, a lower surface and two side surfaces;

a cavity being formed in one of the upper, lower and side surfaces of each of the first, second, third and fourth connector blocks; and

a second cavity being formed in a second of the upper, lower and side surfaces of at least two of the first, second, third, and fourth connector blocks; the method of assembly comprising the steps of:

a) selecting a first connector block;

b) positioning the first connector block against the wall;

c) securing the first connector block to the wall;

d) selecting a first trim member;

e) engaging a first end of the first trim member in a cavity in the first connector block;

f) adjusting the position of the first trim member relative to the opening;

g) securing the first trim member to the wall;

h) selecting a second connector block;

i) positioning the second connector block over the second end of the first trim member;

j) adjusting the position of the second connector block;

k) securing the second connector block to the wall;

l) selecting a second trim member;

m) inserting a first end of the second trim member into a cavity of the second connector block;

n) adjusting the position of the second trim member relative to the opening;

o) securing the second trim member to the wall;

p) selecting a third of the connector blocks;

q) positioning the third connector block over a second end of the second trim member;

r) securing the third connector block to the wall;

s) selecting the third trim member;

t) engaging a first end of the third trim member into a cavity in the third connector block;

u) adjusting the position of the third trim member relative to the wall;

v) securing the third trim member to the wall;

w) selecting the fourth connector block;

x) positioning the fourth connector block over a second end of the third trim member;

y) adjusting the position of the fourth connector block;

z) securing the fourth connector block to the wall.

43. A method of assembly as claimed in claim 42, further comprising the step of:

applying an adhesive to at least one of the first and second ends of the trim members prior to engagement in a cavity in the connector blocks;

44. A method of assembly as claimed in claim 43, further comprising the step of:

applying an adhesive to the cavities of the connector blocks prior to engagement of the trim members in the cavities.

45. A method of assembly as claimed in claim 44, further comprising the steps of:

selecting additional trim pieces and connector blocks;

positioning the additional trim pieces and connector blocks in the desired locations;

securing the additional trim pieces and connector blocks to the wall.