When it comes to home remodeling, trim and molding are unsung heroes. If installed properly, the trim, molding and baseboards create a cohesive look, highlighting key architecture in any room. As a homeowner, it’s in your best interest to know as much as you can about trim and molding, including the different types available to you.
Here are six different types of trim and molding you can consider for your home.
- Crown Molding – Crown molding is an angled piece of trim that spans the corners between your home’s walls and ceiling. It requires mitered cuts in the corners and comes in a wide variety of profiles. According to experts, if you’re looking for something more formal, then choose crown molding that comes in wider pieces. If you want something more casual and modern, then smaller pieces with fewer ridges and curves are the best choice.
- Door & Window Casing – Casing hides framing pieces and shims that were used to install your doors and windows. Often these two are coordinated but, depending on the size of your doors and windows, proportions may vary. For assistance in installing door and window casings in your home, don’t hesitate to turn to the remodeling contractors of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Ogden.
- Chair Rail – Chair rail is a piece of trim that’s hung horizontally on the wall at the height of a chair back. In the past, this kind of trim protected plaster from gouges and dings whenever chairs were pushed back into the wall. Nowadays, it’s used mostly as a decorative touch in formal dining rooms or a transition piece around wainscoting.
- Wainscoting – A decorative panel installed on the lower half of the walls, wainscoting is often painted or stained to contrast with the wall above. Before it became a decorative trim and molding, it was made to protect the lower half of walls against water damage.
- Baseboard – The opposite of crown molding, baseboard is a type of trim that bridges the gap between your wall and the floor. In modern spaces, it can be as simple as a quarter round. In homes with high ceilings, baseboards are often several inches high.
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