Moulding & Trim

Moulding & Trim

Description
Description

Moulding and trim are decorative wood or composite materials that are used to enhance the appearance of a room. They can be used to add a touch of elegance, sophistication, or warmth to a space. Moulding can also be used to define the space in a room, create a sense of flow, or add visual interest. There are many different types of moulding and trim available, so you can choose the perfect style to match your home's décor.

History
History

Moulding and trim, used to accentuate and finish spaces, trace back to ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Romans, who adorned their buildings with intricate designs. Over the centuries, as architectural styles evolved, so did the ornamental details. The Renaissance saw a revival of classical mouldings, while the Victorian era introduced more elaborate trims. By the time of Craftsman and Colonial Revival styles, moulding and trim became hallmarks of interior design, refining rooms and elevating building exteriors.

Future
Future

The future of moulding and trim embraces both tradition and modernity. Eco-friendly materials, like reclaimed wood and sustainable composites, become popular choices. Personalization is key, with homeowners opting for custom designs using 3D printing. Modern interiors see a rise in minimalist trim, creating clean lines and subtle elegance. In contrast, revival styles celebrate intricate mouldings, like those seen in Art Deco renovations. As homes become reflections of personal tastes and environmental values, moulding and trim serve as defining accents, shaping spaces with style and purpose.

Common Questions
Common Questions
Is moulding necessary in construction?

Moulding is not structurally necessary in construction, but it plays a significant role in finishing and aesthetics. It helps in concealing joints, gaps, and transitions between different surfaces, such as where walls meet floors or ceilings. Moulding adds character, detail, and elegance to a space, enhancing its overall appearance. It can also protect walls from damage, especially in high-traffic areas. For historical or traditional buildings, moulding is essential in maintaining architectural authenticity and style.

What is the role of a 'trim carpenter'?

A trim carpenter, also known as a finish carpenter, specializes in installing and finishing moldings and trim to enhance the aesthetic appeal and detail of interior spaces. They work with precision to measure, cut, and install various types of trim such as baseboards, crown molding, and door and window casings. Additionally, they are skilled in sanding, staining, and painting surfaces for a polished appearance. Trim carpenters also create custom woodwork, such as built-ins and cabinetry. Their work requires a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Is moulding and trim considered modern?

Moulding and trim can be adapted to various styles, including modern design. In traditional settings, moulding and trim often feature intricate patterns and elaborate designs. However, in modern interiors, they tend to be more streamlined and minimalistic. Clean lines, flat profiles, and simple geometric shapes are characteristics of modern trim and moulding.

Buildings

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5.44” | 13.8 cm
.69” | 1.7 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Beaded
13.800
1.700
366.000
100
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Baseboard - BeadedView of Beaded Baseboard in 3D available for downloadView of Beaded Baseboard in 3D available for download
3.5”, 5.5”, 7.25” | 8.9, 14, 18.4 cm
.56” | 1.4 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Bullnose
18.400
1.400
366.000
200
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Baseboard - BullnosePerspective view of a 3D model of Bullnose BaseboardPerspective view of a 3D model of Bullnose Baseboard
4”, 5.25” | 10.2, 13.3 cm
.56” | 1.4 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Cape Cod
13.300
1.400
366.000
50
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Baseboard - Cape Cod3D model of Cape Cod Baseboard viewed in perspective3D model of Cape Cod Baseboard viewed in perspective
5.25” | 13.3 cm
.625” | 1.6 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Colonial
13.300
1.600
366.000
1200
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Baseboard - ColonialView of Colonial Baseboard in 3D available for downloadView of Colonial Baseboard in 3D available for download
2.5”, 3.25” | 6.4, 8.3 cm
.56” | 1.4 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Colonial, 356
8.300
1.400
366.000
1200
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Baseboard - Colonial, 356Perspective view of a 3D model of 356 Colonial BaseboardPerspective view of a 3D model of 356 Colonial Baseboard
3.25”, 4.25”, 5.25”, 7.25” | 8.3, 10.8, 13.3, 18.4 cm
.56” | 1.4 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Coronado
18.400
1.400
366.000
250
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Baseboard - Coronado3D model of Coronado Baseboard viewed in perspective3D model of Coronado Baseboard viewed in perspective
4” | 10.2 cm
.5” | 1.3 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Flat
10.200
1.300
366.000
900
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Baseboard - FlatView of Flat Baseboard in 3D available for downloadView of Flat Baseboard in 3D available for download
6”, 7.25”, 8.25” | 15.2, 18.4, 21 cm
.625” | 1.6 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Imperial
21.000
1.600
366.000
5
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Baseboard - ImperialPerspective view of a 3D model of Imperial BaseboardPerspective view of a 3D model of Imperial Baseboard
5” | 12.7 cm
.56” | 1.4 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Intrada
12.700
1.400
366.000
5
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Baseboard - Intrada3D model of Intrada Baseboard viewed in perspective3D model of Intrada Baseboard viewed in perspective
4”, 4.5”, 5.5” | 10.2, 11.4, 14 cm
.56” | 1.4 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Kerf
14.000
1.400
366.000
5
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Baseboard - KerfView of Kerf Baseboard in 3D available for downloadView of Kerf Baseboard in 3D available for download
3.75”, 5”, 7.25” | 9.5, 12.7, 18.4 cm
.625” | 1.6 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Malibu
18.400
1.600
366.000
0
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Baseboard - MalibuPerspective view of a 3D model of Malibu BaseboardPerspective view of a 3D model of Malibu Baseboard
4.5”, 5.25”, 7.25” | 11.4, 13.3, 18.4 cm
.56” | 1.4 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Meridian
18.400
1.400
366.000
0
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Baseboard - Meridian3D model of Meridian Baseboard viewed in perspective3D model of Meridian Baseboard viewed in perspective
5.25”, 7.25”, 9.25” | 13.3, 18.4, 23.5 cm
.56” | 1.4 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Monterey
23.500
1.400
366.000
5
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Baseboard - MontereyView of Monterey Baseboard in 3D available for downloadView of Monterey Baseboard in 3D available for download
2.88”, 3.88”, 5.25”, 7.25”, 8” | 7.3, 9.8, 13.3, 18.4, 20.3 cm
.56” | 1.4 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Newport
20.300
1.400
366.000
40
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Baseboard - NewportPerspective view of a 3D model of Newport BaseboardPerspective view of a 3D model of Newport Baseboard
2.25”, 3.5”, 4.5”, 5.5”, 7.25” | 5.7, 8.9, 11.4, 14, 18.4 cm
.5” | 1.3 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Round Edge
18.400
1.300
366.000
40
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Baseboard - Round Edge3D model of Round Edge Baseboard viewed in perspective3D model of Round Edge Baseboard viewed in perspective
7.375”, 8.5” | 18.7, 21.6 cm
1” | 2.5 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Savannah
21.600
2.500
366.000
0
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Baseboard - SavannahView of Savannah Baseboard in 3D available for downloadView of Savannah Baseboard in 3D available for download
3.5", 4.25”, 5.25”, 7.25” | 8.9, 10.8, 13.3, 18.4 cm
.56” | 1.4 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Solana
18.400
1.400
366.000
5
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Baseboard - SolanaPerspective view of a 3D model of Solana BaseboardPerspective view of a 3D model of Solana Baseboard
2.5”, 3.5”, 4.125” | 6.4, 8.9, 10.5 cm
.5” | 1.3 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Baseboard - Three Step
10.500
1.300
366.000
10
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Baseboard - Three Step3D model of Three Step Baseboard viewed in perspective3D model of Three Step Baseboard viewed in perspective
1.56”, 2.25” | 4, 5.7 cm
.625” | 1.6 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Casing - Bevel
5.700
1.600
366.000
40
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Casing - BevelView of Bevel Casing in 3D available for downloadView of Bevel Casing in 3D available for download
2.25", 3.25” | 5.7, 8.3 cm
.625” | 1.6 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Casing - Colonial
8.300
1.600
366.000
700
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Casing - ColonialPerspective view of a 3D model of Colonial CasingPerspective view of a 3D model of Colonial Casing
2.25”, 3.375” | 5.7, 8.6 cm
.625” | 1.6 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Casing - Flute & Reed
8.600
1.600
366.000
0
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Casing - Flute & Reed3D model of Flute & Reed Casing viewed in perspective3D model of Flute & Reed Casing viewed in perspective
2.5” | 6.4 cm
.69” | 1.7 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Casing - Kerf
6.400
1.700
366.000
0
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Casing - KerfView of Kerf Casing in 3D available for downloadView of Kerf Casing in 3D available for download
2.25", 3.44”, 4.25” | 5.7, 8.7, 13.3 cm
.75” | 1.9 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Casing - Meridian
13.300
1.900
366.000
5
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Casing - MeridianPerspective view of a 3D model of Meridian CasingPerspective view of a 3D model of Meridian Casing
3.25”, 4.25” | 8.3, 10.8 cm
.625”, .81” | 1.6, 2.1 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Casing - Monterey
10.800
2.100
366.000
5
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Casing - Monterey3D model of Monterey Casing viewed in perspective3D model of Monterey Casing viewed in perspective
2.25", 3.25”, 4.5” | 5.7, 8.3, 11.4 cm
.625” | 1.6 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Casing - Round Edge
11.400
1.600
366.000
10
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Casing - Round EdgePerspective view of a 3D model of Round Edge CasingPerspective view of a 3D model of Round Edge Casing
2.44”, 3.5” | 6.2, 8.9 cm
.75”, 1” | 1.9, 2.5 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Casing - Santa Fe
8.900
2.500
366.000
0
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Casing - Santa FeView of Santa Fe Casing in 3D available for downloadView of Santa Fe Casing in 3D available for download
3.5” | 8.9 cm
1.19” | 3 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Casing - Savannah
8.900
3.000
366.000
0
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Casing - Savannah3D model of Savannah Casing viewed in perspective3D model of Savannah Casing viewed in perspective
3” | 7.6 cm
.75” | 1.9 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Casing - Solana
7.600
1.900
366.000
0
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Casing - SolanaView of Solana Casing in 3D available for downloadView of Solana Casing in 3D available for download
2.5” | 6.4 cm
.625” | 1.6 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Casing - Three Step
6.400
1.600
366.000
5
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Casing - Three StepPerspective view of a 3D model of Three Step CasingPerspective view of a 3D model of Three Step Casing
2.5”, 3.25” | 6.4, 8.3 cm
.75”, 1” | 1.9, 2.5 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Casing - Victorian
8.300
2.500
366.000
60
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Casing - Victorian3D model of Victorian Casing viewed in perspective3D model of Victorian Casing viewed in perspective
3” | 7.6 cm
.75” | 1.9 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Chair Rail - Bead & Barrel
7.600
1.900
366.000
0
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Chair Rail - Bead & BarrelView of Bead & Barrel Chair Rail in 3D available for downloadView of Bead & Barrel Chair Rail in 3D available for download
1.75” | 4.4 cm
.625” | 1.6 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Chair Rail - Beaded
4.400
1.600
366.000
5
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Chair Rail - BeadedPerspective view of a 3D model of Beaded Chair RailPerspective view of a 3D model of Beaded Chair Rail
2.125” | 5.4 cm
.75” | 1.9 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Chair Rail - Colonial
5.400
1.900
366.000
40
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Chair Rail - Colonial3D model of Colonial Chair Rail viewed in perspective3D model of Colonial Chair Rail viewed in perspective
2.625” | 6.7 cm
.69” | 1.7 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Chair Rail - Coronado
6.700
1.700
366.000
0
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Chair Rail - CoronadoView of Coronado Chair Rail in 3D available for downloadView of Coronado Chair Rail in 3D available for download
2.5” | 6.4 cm
.56” | 1.4 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Chair Rail - Flat
6.400
1.400
366.000
300
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Chair Rail - FlatPerspective view of a 3D model of Flat Chair RailPerspective view of a 3D model of Flat Chair Rail
3” | 7.6 cm
.69” | 1.7 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Chair Rail - Malibu
7.600
1.700
366.000
0
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Chair Rail - Malibu3D model of Malibu Chair Rail viewed in perspective3D model of Malibu Chair Rail viewed in perspective
3.44”, 4.63”, 6.5”, 7.19” | 8.7, 11.8, 16.5, 18.3 cm
3.44”, 4.63”, 6.5”, 7.19” | 8.7, 11.8, 16.5, 18.3 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Crown Moulding - Beaded
18.300
18.300
366.000
20
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Crown Moulding - BeadedView of Beaded Crown Moulding in 3D available for downloadView of Beaded Crown Moulding in 3D available for download
4.25”, 6”, 8” | 10.8, 15.2, 20.3 cm
4.75”, 6.75”, 9” | 12.1, 17.1, 22.8 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Crown Moulding - Charleston
20.300
22.800
366.000
5
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Crown Moulding - CharlestonPerspective view of a 3D model of Charleston Crown MouldingPerspective view of a 3D model of Charleston Crown Moulding
4.31” | 11 cm
3.15” | 8 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Crown Moulding - Colonial
11.000
8.000
366.000
650
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Crown Moulding - Colonial3D model of Colonial Crown Moulding viewed in perspective3D model of Colonial Crown Moulding viewed in perspective
3.38”, 4.25”, 5.63”, 7.25” | 8.6, 10.8, 14.3, 18.4 cm
3.38”, 4.25”, 5.63”, 7.25” | 8.6, 10.8, 14.3, 18.4 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Crown Moulding - Contemporary
18.400
18.400
366.000
440
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Crown Moulding - ContemporaryView of Contemporary Crown Moulding in 3D available for downloadView of Contemporary Crown Moulding in 3D available for download
4.625”, 6” | 11.7, 15.2 cm
5.16”, 6.7” | 13.1, 17 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Crown Moulding - Cornice
15.200
17.000
366.000
220
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Crown Moulding - CornicePerspective view of a 3D model of Cornice Crown MouldingPerspective view of a 3D model of Cornice Crown Moulding
3.44”, 4.5”, 6.5”, 7.94” | 8.7, 11.4, 16.5, 20.2 cm
3.46”, 4.55”, 6.57”, 8.03” | 8.8, 11.5, 16.7, 20.4 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Crown Moulding - Coronado
20.200
20.400
366.000
85
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Crown Moulding - Coronado3D model of Coronado Crown Moulding viewed in perspective3D model of Coronado Crown Moulding viewed in perspective
2.38”, 4”, 5.25” | 6, 10.2, 13.3 cm
2.38”, 4”, 5.25” | 6, 10.2, 13.3 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Crown Moulding - Craftsman
13.300
13.300
366.000
750
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Crown Moulding - CraftsmanView of Craftsman Crown Moulding in 3D available for downloadView of Craftsman Crown Moulding in 3D available for download
3.75", 5.5” | 9.5, 14 cm
3.7”, 5.43” | 9.4, 13.8 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Crown Moulding - Dentil
14.000
13.800
366.000
1150
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Crown Moulding - DentilPerspective view of a 3D model of Dentil Crown MouldingPerspective view of a 3D model of Dentil Crown Moulding
2.75”, 3.63”, 4.25”, 5.25”, 6.5”, 7.25”, 8.88” | 7, 9.2, 10.8, 13.3, 16.5, 18.4, 22.6 cm
1.93”, 2.56”, 3.39”, 3.94”, 5.12”, 5.71”, 6.97” | 4.9, 6.5, 8.6, 10, 13, 14.5, 17.7 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Crown Moulding - Fillet
22.600
17.700
366.000
5
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Crown Moulding - Fillet3D model of Fillet Crown Moulding viewed in perspective3D model of Fillet Crown Moulding viewed in perspective
4.625”, 6.5” | 11.7, 16.5 cm
3.94”, 5.55” | 10, 14.1 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Crown Moulding - Monterey
16.500
14.100
366.000
10
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Crown Moulding - MontereyView of Monterey Crown Moulding in 3D available for downloadView of Monterey Crown Moulding in 3D available for download
6.31” | 16 cm
6.31” | 16 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Crown Moulding - Regal
16.000
16.000
366.000
10
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Crown Moulding - RegalPerspective view of a 3D model of Regal Crown MouldingPerspective view of a 3D model of Regal Crown Moulding
7” | 17.8 cm
7.125” | 18.1 cm
8’, 12’ | 2.44, 3.66 m (Typical)
Crown Moulding - Tudor
17.800
18.100
366.000
5
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Crown Moulding - Tudor3D model of Tudor Crown Moulding viewed in perspective3D model of Tudor Crown Moulding viewed in perspective