Installing of Molding
Moldings may be purchased unfinished, prefinished with stain and varnish or overlaid with a vinyl woodgrain print. Overlaid moldings are often made from an engineered product such as particleboard or fiberboard. They are definitely a time-saver, but are generally less resistant to moisture than wood moldings and should be avoided in high-moisture areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.
TYPES OF MOLDINGS
There are three common types of ceiling moldings . Cove molding is the simplest and most common. Crown and bed molding are decorative profiles that can provide a traditional appearance.
All come in various sizes, from 1/2″ wide to over 5″. Ceiling and other moldings can also be combined to create specific architectural treatments
When choosing ceiling moldings, remember that wide moldings tend to make the ceiling look lower; unless your ceiling is exceptionally high, use narrower moldings to avoid a claustrophobic look.
Base moldings also come in a variety of sizes and profiles . Like ceiling moldings, they can be combined for a traditional look. Base moldings are often used in conjunction with a base cap, a small decorative profile that is applied on top of the base to finish the look.
Again, wider moldings tend to make a room look smaller, so avoid wide base moldings unless your rooms are spacious.
Casing is used around doors and windows. Casing profiles often match base moldings, except casings are rounded on both front edges, while the lower edge of a base molding is square to keep dust out of the joint between the molding and the floor.
Windows may be trimmed two different ways at the bottom. Casing may be used on all four sides to create a “picture frame” look or a stool may be added with an apron below it.
Casing is commonly mitered at the top of a door, but squared profiles may be butt-jointed.