I’ve been installing the baseboard molding, and it’s going up pretty quick. I completed about half of the molding last Saturday, and plan to finish the rest this weekend. The toughest part about installing any molding (baseboard, shoe molding, chair rail, crown molding) is getting all th...
Of course, you will need to make exception for projects that require unusual material like Flex Trim. We homeowners tend to thirst needlessly after unique items, though, so it’s best to begin by erring on the side of simplicity. Posts in This Series Molding & Millwork Index PageTo quickly...
Crown molding may not be easy to install, but taking a steady methodical approach will help you get it up accurately and will yield results to be proud of. And, I might add, that the right approach helps you get the job done without needless trips up and down a ladder. ...
Board and Batten Step 1: Install Base Molding Measure, cut, and install the base molding. The stair used to be wrapped with carpet, but we wanted to avoid that and clean up the look. We built out the stair a bit and then wrapped it with the MDF. We got lucky and the MDF was the...
While most baseboards consist of a single board, elaborate baseboards can have 2 separate components installed on top of one another to give a deeper look, with shoe molding tacked on top of that. Of course, most modern homes will have the traditional–and ubiquitous–single board 3.5″ mold...
to install stain grade trim or real hardwood trim. With paintable MDF, the fit does not have to be as perfect as with stain grade trim, (though a good carpenter tries to get both tight and clean looking) and minor imperfections with MDF can easily be caulked and painted and it will ...
Adding wooden trim pieces to fill any visible gaps Adding drawer pulls and hardware Because we started this project in the midst of the Christmas season, we worked on it a little bit at time over the period of a few weeks. From start to finish, though, this could all be done in a si...
to our innovative locking system Woodloc®. The Woodloc-system locks the boards together mechanically, eliminating gapping between the boards. The superior fit also enhances the floor's performance and durability. Prepare yourself to install your hardwood floor by watching our instruction film and/...
For our bedroom I wanted a really charming space with custom box trim, everywhere! Sharing step by step how we measured and how we did it!
It's easy to install an elaborate crown molding cornice when you work in layers, and the end result will add a bold statement to any room.