Crown Molding & Baseboard Trim
Molding is a strip of material with various cross sections used to cover transitions between surfaces or for decoration. Molding is usually made from wood and installed by a carpenter but in many cases can be a great DIY project for seasoned DIYers. There are many types of molding from details decorative crown molding to baseboard trim or molding.
Crown Moldings are used to separate the ceiling from the wall and create gorgeous transitions between the two.
Baseboard Moldings separate the floor from the wall and are often used as a way to conceal the gap between the wall and the floor as well as to protect the wall.
There are numerous benefits to installing crown molding. So many homeowners are choosing to install crown moldings that it almost seems as if walls are bare without them. The choices are really endless when it comes to molding design which is one of the best benefits. You can choose the thickness, size, height, color, detail, etc,. of the moldings for your home.
Additional Molding Benefits:
- Adds character to a room
- Covers wall imperfections
- Can protect the lower wall near the floor from wear and tear
- Covers drywall joints
- Can protect walls from drafts and wood expansion/contraction problems
- Increases home value
- Helps create a stylish transition from the different materials used on the walls in a room such as paint and wallpaper
- Can help make a tall room look more proportional
- Helpful for hiding wires or speakers that are installed at ceiling level
Molding, also referred to as trim, can be installed around windows, doors, entryways, on railings, and around mantels and fireplaces.
