| DIY Basics: Molding Styles |
From "Ask DIY"
episode ADI-604 |
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Molding is a great way to provide a finished appearance to a room and hide flaws at the top and bottom of a wall. Molding comes in different finishes, materials, sizes and designs. Here, home repair expert Brad Staggs covers some of the basics. - Case molding - the most common; used around doors and windows. This type is available in finger joint and clear. The finger joint style is a money-saver. It's an inexpensive -- though flawed style -- that can be easily painted. The smooth surface of the clear is a good choice for staining.
- Baseboards - used at the bottom of the wall to cover the space between the wall and flooring. Select finger joint style for painting; clear for staining. And be sure to check out the new polystyrene baseboards (figure A), a more expensive -- but waterproof -- material.
- Corner molding - select oak for staining; pine for painting.
- Crown molding - Comes in several widths; it's important to measure carefully and make sure the dimensions and scale is a good fit for your room.
- Chair molding - a traditional style used to protect walls from chairs.
- Cap molding - used to dress up rough edges of paneling/wainscoting; a good chair rail selection.
RESOURCES :
Grand Finishes for Carpentry: A Step-by-Step Guide Through Molding Installation Projects
ISBN: 0312263317
Author: Matthew Nikitas
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Griffin Trade Paperback
Decorating With Architectural Trimwork: Planning, Designing, Installing
Model: 1580110789
Author: Jay Silber
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Trim Carpentry Techniques
Model: 1561583219
Author: Craig Savage
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