Whether you’re making a change in your own home or doing a project on another, you can’t go wrong with adding trim. The word “trim” refers to almost every applied decorative element you can think of. Baseboards, door and window coverings, chair rails, picture rails and crown molding. Trim can increase a home’s value and resale value. It adds visual interest and is an inexpensive way to bring beauty to your home. It can give it an upscale feel if that’s the look you’re going for.
Crown Molding
Crown molding makes any room look nicer. Crown molding is sometimes used to dress up the joint where the wall meets the ceiling, and various decorative trim that can include chair rail, and picture molding. These are used to add interest to walls or ceilings. Consider the style of your home and the height of your ceiling. Ceilings that are 10 feet or higher should use the rule of thumb and allow 1” of width for each foot of ceiling. This is just a guide though. You can still have crown molding with a low ceiling just keep it to scale with the room. Sometimes you can combine more than one type of molding for the look you want. If you have a uniform ceilings throughout your home then using the same molding will create a nice flow. If you have different heights of ceilings in your home then you could go with a different ones in a couple of areas.
Baseboards and Casings
The purpose of baseboards is to cover the joint between the wall surface and the floor. Baseboards protect the bottom of the wall from such things as a wet mop or a vacuum cleaner. They’re also meant to cover the uneven edge of flooring next to the wall while protecting the wall from kicks, abrasion, and furniture. Case molding is the trim that is used around a doorway, window or archway and defines the overall character of a room. It is often times the most visible part of the trim and are primarily used to cover the gap between drywall and the door or window frame. There are 4 types of casings. Low-profile casings lay flat against the wall and give a finished look. High-profile casings lay flat and are layered to create more depth. The modern casings are minimal and have clean lines that blend rather than standout. The traditional look is simple in style and similar to low-profile because they usually lay flat.
Pulling It All Together
Trim can be nailed, screwed or glued to the wall. After the installation is complete it should be cleaned and sanded. Any holes, dents and cracks should be filled and smoothed out. The walls are taped and the trim is painted. A well-trimmed room is something special and the baseboards, casing and crown all relate to each other in their style, proportions, sizing and finish. Done well it gives the appearance that this home is well-crafted and solid.
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Poorly installed trim can make a home look cheap. If it’s done right and is well kept it will benefit the value of any home. Contact A&E Painting & Renovations today to have trim add beauty to your home!
