Molding

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Used to conceal joints when plywood panels or boards meet. Many plywood panels are v-grooved and hide the joint. If they’re not, use this...

Sometimes referred to as window or door casing. Used around windows or doors for trim. Styles include colonial, oval, R2E, ranch and...

Used to protect and decorate the outside corners of an interior wall. An alternative to clear plastic...

Installed at the corners where two runs of molding meet. Makes installation easy, as installer doesn’t have to cut a miter joint. Styles...

The trim used where the floor and wall meet. The most complete is a combination of a base, base shoe and a base cap on top. Often, just a base...

When paneling goes only part way up the wall, it is called wainscot. The raw edge at the top is finished with this piece of molding. Several...

The trim used where the wall and ceiling meet. Common types include cove, crown, bed, attic and picture. Available in many different widths,...

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