FAST EASY SHED & WOODWORKING PLANS

When you are looking to add a little character and definition to your carpentry project the use of trim mouldings is the way to go. Trim mouldings can also be used to hide small mistakes such as gaps in wall corners where the wallboard does not meet properly due to being cut improperly.

When measuring and cutting mouldings precision is extremely important so that the pieces fit snugly without any gaps. When using hardwoods such as Oak the pieces should be predrilled this will make nailing easier and lessons the likelihood of splitting the wood and you will be able to set the nails easier as well.

Painting or staining mouldings before installation is recommended. There are some mouldings such as cove mouldings and wainscoting that are pre-painted white from the factory. If painting is your choice of finish them Pine or Poplar are good wood species choices. If stain is your choice of finish then a hardwood such as Oak which has an attractive grain would be a good pick.

Types of Mouldings

Synthetic trim mouldings are less expensive than hardwood mouldings. They are manufactured from wood composites or rigid foam and then covered with a layer of melamine.

Baseboard moulding is used at the floor line to cover up the bottom of the wall. When purchasing baseboard moulding make sure it matches the baseboard in the rest of your home to maintain continuity.

Crown moulding covers up the top of the wall and the ceiling. Crown mouldings can also be used as an accent for other projects.

Cove mouldings are simple and unobtrusive and are used to cover gaps.

Ornamental mouldings give an attractive and distinctive look to a variety of projects and include spindles and rails and embossed mouldings.

Door-edge moulding is also known as cap moulding and can be found in specialty store in some areas. It is generally used with finish grade plywood in the making of panel style doors and drawer faces.

Shelf-edge moulding is also known as basic cap edge moulding and is used as a decorative edge on plywood shelves and when a wide baseboard moulding is desired.

Base- shoe mouldings are used around the top, sides and bottom of a wall where gaps tend to occur. Base- shoe moulding bends easily so where there are irregular gaps that are caused by uneven walls or loose flooring they can be covered up with this moulding.