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CartHere’s How to Beautify Your Home With Interior Trim & Moulding
Trim and moulding may be the best-kept secret in interior design. The right millwork combination will cover gaps, ease transitions and add architectural appeal to floors, walls, doors and ceilings. Here’s how to find the perfect trim and moulding for every room in your home.
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Popular Types of Trim & Moulding
One of the most common uses of trim and moulding is to smooth the transition (and hide any gaps) between walls and adjacent floors, ceilings, doors and windows. They are also used to add visual appeal, with styles designed to complement traditional to modern homes. Here are the most common categories, listed in ceiling-to-floor order.
Buying Considerations
Got your heart set on a trim and moulding? Consider these factors when choosing between trim and moulding products.
Style
Trim and moulding range from minimalist to rustic to extravagant. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in the millworks aisle, so narrow your options beforehand by browsing online. You’ll soon know if you gravitate toward sleek concave trim or classically ornate egg-and-dart crown moulding.
Primed or Prefinished?
Medium density fibreboard (MDF) is typically sold primed and ready to paint, as is low-cost finger-jointed pine. Hardwood usually isn’t, leaving homeowners with the freedom to stain or paint. Prefinished vinyl requires no further work and comes in white and faux stained wood.
Wear and Traffic
Wood is generally a more durable and impact-resistant material than MDF, making it a better choice for areas that see a lot of wear, for example baseboards and door casings. Read on for more on common trim and moulding materials.
Trim & Moulding Materials
Trims and mouldings are made from three common materials: wood, MDF and PVC, each with their own merits. Here’s what you need to know about each:
