EliteTrim ™ — An Affordable Alternative to Plaster!
Architecturally Richer Than Wood!

Cornice moulding commonly refered to as cove moulding or crown mouldings has graced cottages and castles alike for centuries. It is uncommon in modern homes mainly because of cost, difficulty of installation and the time it takes to install.

Traditionally, elaborate cornice moulding was either made from moulded plaster, or from solid wood such as Oak, then cut to fit around the room. For a time Paint Grade Pine or Poplar were also a popular choice because any gaps could be filled then covered with paint, whereas flaws in stainable solid wood moulding are harder to mask.

Today’s easy to install, MDF mouldings are easier to finish and offer a variety of decorative profiles. MDF is less condusive to warping and expansion because it has no grain, it also costs less than finger jointed paint grade wood. Elite Moulding has taken this a step further with EliteTrim ™. Using a process adapted from the picture frame industry in Italy, we apply a pattern using a wood paste over standard MDF trim. The result is an architecturally rich trim that’s just as clean and easy to install as standard wood crown moulding. Now there is no need for the high cost and mess associated with installing plaster. All EliteTrim cornices come pre-primed and ready to paint.