Moulding
Introducing Wall Base Moulding
In our last blog, we talked a little about casing. Let’s take it a step further. Introducing wall base moulding or baseboard trim! This style of decorative moulding is used where walls and floor meet, creating a visual foundation at the base of the wall. Install it alone or with a shoe base and base cap …
Casing, Trim, or Moulding: No Need For Confusion
TL;DR: Casing, trim, and moulding may seem interchangeable, but each serves a unique purpose in home design. Trim is the broad category that includes all decorative woodwork—casing specifically frames doors and windows, while moulding refers to decorative profiles like crown, base, and chair rail that enhance the architectural detail of a room. Understanding these differences …
Moulding Profile Guide
Crown, casing and baseboard mouldings can add a very simple, yet impactful touch to any room in the house. Whether you are renovating, or simply redecorating, mouldings go a long way into the style you are looking to achieve. Not sure what to use in your renovation or redecorating project? Your moulding profile guide will give …
Largest Moulding Selection in New England
With a combined inventory of 400,000 feet, Builders Surplus offers the largest moulding selection in New England. What’s moulding and why should I use it when remodeling? As a dictionary states, moulding (or molding) is “an ornamentally shaped outline as an architectural feature…” It’s a decorative detail or embellishment. And to complete your new home …
Moulding: The 5 Most Commonly Used
Each moulding is designed for a specific purpose. Uses include framing a door or a window, but also just to add character to a bare wall in your home. Sometimes it’s difficult to distinguish the different types of moulding. So, that’s where Max T. Value comes in. He’s here to help and break down some …
What Does The Term “Millwork” Mean?
Have you ever heard someone use the term “millwork” when talking about a home? Max T. Value here and I’m going to give you a quick lesson on what is the definition of millwork! It is a building material made at a factory or mill. Interior trim, doors, shelving, stair treads, and mantels are considered …
The Benefits of Crown Moulding
Do the benefits of crown moulding appeal to you? Many people don’t know much about decorative moulding. When we ask homeowners if they’d like to add moulding, many will give us a puzzled look. Some will say, “I mean, do I really need it?” And the answer to that question is: No, of course, no …