If you want the moldings you install in your home to be painted as nice as the moldings you see on The Joy of Modlings, then first dismiss much of what you’ve read or hear about painting interior moldings —especiallythe crime of painting crown molding before you install it. All of th...
GLUE TIP:Good contact is essential, in order to keep the molding flush to the wall — so be sure to press along the entire length of the molding after you’ve nailed it to the wall to ensure that the glue attaches to the wall nicely. Then, run your finger along the edges and where...
Casing Trims and Brick Moldings- These are designed to conceal the gap between the door or the window frame and the finished wall surface around it. The term “casing” is used to describe the trim moldings on the inside walls, while “brick molding” is an exterior casing trim made thicke...
Install a low-profile shelf underneath large, long mirrors. Use molding strips to create an eye-catching frame. Tile the empty space between the mirror and the countertop/sink. Decorate the surface with flowers and foliage. Stick small trinkets along the mirror’s edge to create a frame.What...
Kraftmaid crown molding is typically made to go on the top of kitchen cabinetry. Crown molding can give kitchen cabinets a custom look. Installing Kraftmaid crown molding isn’t difficult and should take about an hour or two, depending on the size of the
You can use a variety of techniques to mask any gaps along the wall where the cabinet ends are visible. Brian applies a bead of paintable caulk at wall/cabinet joints. Another easy method is to add a strip of scribe molding along the edge where the wall meets the cabinet. After these ...
Take a break as a plumber adds in supply lines, then throw up thedrywalland any molding you decide to use on the wall. This step takes a while, so give yourself plenty of time. Sign up to get the latest DIY Projects and Advice!
Begin by attaching baseboard molding directly to the ceiling. Imagine this layer wrapping around the room like a picture frame, with your ceiling as the artwork. Install the next element as though it's upside-down baseboard. Fasten it directly to the wall, up tight against the ceiling...
covering the entire height of the wall, draw a horizontal line along the wall where you want the fabric to stop. Measure from the ceiling down to create this line. e.g. I put my fabric behind board and batten trim with the fabric about 2/3rds of the way up the wall from the ...
To replace a drawer bottom, remove one end of the drawer and slide the bottom panel out. Replace it with a new plywood or hardboard panel cut to fit. Some drawer bottoms are lightly tacked to a piece of molding nailed to the inside edges of the sides and back, and some drawer bot...