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Enhancing the Look of Your Walls with Molding


Wall/Ceiling Junction

 

  • The trim used where the wall and ceiling meet.
  • Common types include cove, crown, bed, attic and picture.
  • Available in many different widths, from 1/2” to over 5”.
  • Several types can be combined for more elaborate trim work.
  • Picture molding is placed below the ceiling and traditionally was used to support a wire that held picture frames. Today, they are used mostly decorative than functional.

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    Floor/Wall Junction

     

  • The trim used where the floor and wall meet.
  • The most complete is a combination of a base, base shoe and a base cap on top. Often, just a base is used.
  • Another popular type is the quarter round.
  • Most types are available in many different widths, from 1/2” to over 5”.
  • Combination of pieces often depends on the type of flooring in the house or preference of the owner.
  • The base shoe looks like a quarter round molding, but is not. It is not an even length on both sides.

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    Corner Bead

     

  • Used to protect and decorate the outside corners of an interior wall.
  • An alternative to clear plastic corners.

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    Casing

     

  • Sometimes referred to as window or door casing.
  • Used around windows or doors for trim.
  • Styles include colonial, oval, R2E, ranch and molded

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    Top of Paneling

     

  • When paneling goes only part way up the wall, it is called wainscot.
  • The raw edge at the top is finished with this piece of molding.
  • Several styles are available, including wainscot cap, ply cap or Dado cap.

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    Batten

     

  • Used to conceal joints when plywood panels or boards meet.
  • Many plywood panels are v-grooved and hide the joint. If they’re not, use this trim.

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    Corner Block

     

  • Installed at the corners where two runs of molding meet.
  • Makes installation easy, as installer doesn’t have to cut a miter joint.
  • Styles include rosettes and plinth blocks.

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