Moldings come in so many shapes and sizes!
I keep trying to count how many different types of moldings are in this picture. I can easily see at least ten, but there are probably more than that!
I love to talk about moldings and trimwork because it is a universal project that can apply to ANY home. Even though not everyone lives in a house as decked-out as this one shown here, everyone can find something in this picture that can be done in their own home. And it can be done to whatever extent time and budget allows!
I could fill volumes with information on all of the types of trim out there and I know that many of you reading this would like exactly that! So over the next four Tuesday’s I’ll be doing detailed trimwork posts:
Trim like this can be done in your house and you have options on getting it done. You can find a carpenter willing to come in and do a good job to knock this out for you, or you can do it yourself. It’s not hard to do. If you do decide to do this yourself, there are some power tools involved.
You might want to take a look at this saw:
I’ve got quite a few Ryobi tools and I have no complaints. This saw isn’t a “professional” grade saw, but it is the size you need to do most any trim project and it is an unbeatable price. This one is factory reconditioned which helps with the cost. You really need one of these if you plan to do much woodworking at all, whether it’s trim, framing, or outdoor projects.
For trim, you really would also get substantial use and value from an air compressor and a trim nailer or a brad nailer. I think this set is a great deal:
There are cheaper sets than this. I saw a Bostich set that was only $129.00 and that would work. I like this one because it’s Porter-Cable which is good brand and because it comes with three guns (all of which you would use if you do all the trimwork we’re going to look at). It’s another steal of a price because it’s factory reconditioned.
I’ll give you some pointers on using these tools during those trim posts.
One of the Crew once asked me “How to I get the baseboard around the little rounded corners on my walls?” I’ll answer that in the baseboard post. If you have any particular questions you would like for me to include in any of these trim posts, please let me know in the comments! Thanks!
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By the way….the answer to the original question in the title..”Moulding, Molding, or Trim?” All three are fine. Moulding and Molding are both correct spellings. Thanks for your comment!
What a timely post! We moved into a 1970’s split-level last year, and have so many “update” projects in the queue. We want to do a chair rail/beadboard wainscotting combo in the dining room- what are some cost effective ways to do this? Any little tricks or different kinds of materials we could use? We’re not really set on the beadboard, but WOULD like some sort of wood paneling.
Thanks!
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I prefer moulding. When I see ‘molding’ I just think off something left in the fridge too long! LOL
Maybe trim is better 🙂
Looking forward to the posts on this subject RG!
Blessings!
I would love to put trim in our living room back in the states when we get home. It was built in 1948 and there is nothing level in the house! My biggest question would be in regards to the ceiling. Is it possible to put molding up when you’re dealing with 1″ + gaps and have it look nice? Thanks 🙂
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What about painted moulding that one might like to return to its original wood?
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Oh, and I’d like to see a list of the ten kinds of trim/moulding/molding in the photo! I picked out maybe five.
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Oh, I love molding! Here in Germany (and maybe in the States, I don’t know) they have super awesome styrofoam molding. You can cut it with a kitchen knife (we found a bread knife works best) and tack it up with a styrofoam glue. It’s so cool. It’s perfect for us, being that we are temp residents and will have to take it down when we PCS (military speak for ‘move’) in a few years.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I did notice that I was over 10,000 hits! I’m ridiculously excited.
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Sweet! I can’t wait to read this series. I have molding on the brain lately. Wait. That doesn’t sound right.
Although I suppose it’s truer than I care to admit.
We got the P&C air compressor with 3-pack nailers for $89 around Thanksgiving. Yep! $89! It was a total fluke. We had been watching it for a while. One day they had a clearance sign on the display so we snapped it up. The next day it was back up the the regular price. Very weird.
Now we just need a framing nailer and we can start finishing our basement.
Kimba
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Nice..can’t wait for this series! We’ve already started renovating our 1970 ranch…this should be so helpful. Thank you
Sue
Hi — I stop by your blog frequently and enjoy your tips. I have a question about existing trim/molding. Our living room and dining room have an large amount of trim — it is still in the original state from the house was built. It’s in good condition, but I’m not fond of the “natural” wood look. I want to update the look by painting everything a creamy white — our kitchen trim and cabinets are already a creamy white . . . painting the rest of the trim would allow everything to match and flow much better than does now.
My husband and carpenter father-in-law disagree and think that I would be making the worst mistake ever in painting.
Here’s the link to this problem & pictures: The Great Debate.
When you have the chance, I would LOVE for you to weigh in on this argument and let me know if (“YES”) I should paint or (“NO”) I should just leave well enough alone.
Thank you so much!