Decorative Molding

DECORATIVE CROWN MOLDING

Any home can be enhanced through the many kinds of decorative molding available in the market today, one of which is crown molding. Newer homes typically have narrow casings on the doors and windows and baseboard moldings on the floor. You may be surprised on how simple additions of moldings can beautify and improve the tone and appearance of a room. Here are some areas that crown molding and other decorative molding can be used. Once you've learned about installing crown molding your options are limitless.

1. Ceilings

Presently, Crown or cornice molding is probably the most common of the architectural moldings. A pre-shaped piece of material is positioned at the wall and ceiling’s intersection, which makes a seamless transition of the two elements.

Ceiling medallions can also be attached and painted to become a striking center for a formal room and can also serve as a chandelier’s mounting area.

2. Window Frames

Decorative moldings used to frame and dress up windows are called casings. They can make the window’s finish look more elegant. They are also used so that the gaps between walls and window frames are concealed.

3. Door Frames

Door casings are installed to match the casings used for the windows. This is used to conceal gaps between doorframes and walls.

4. Floors

Decorative moldings installed along the floor are called baseboards. They are placed at the intersection of the floor and wall. They are also able to protect walls from scrapes from furniture, shoes and others.

5. On Doors

Moldings installed on the face of doors to form panels can easily add beauty to it at a low cost.

6. Along Walls

Chair rails are moldings horizontally installed on a wall, which protects it from damages caused by chairs or other furniture. It is also used to divide the wall into two and to cover edges of wallpaper or wainscoting panels.

7. Bookcases

Placing wood molding on a bookcase can convert a boring bookcase to a great architectural accent with crown molding on the top part, some flat strips along the sides and baseboards on the bottom part. After painting the entire piece, you might just be amazed on how it can be a wonderful addition to your collection.

8. Fireplaces

Installing a frame surrounding the fireplace can make it the heart of the room. You can either choose from a vertical mantle that can frame the sides or a horizontal mantle to offer a space to display pictures, treasures or stockings for Christmas.