Beadboard, Door Trim, Baseboard - What order?
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15 years ago
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Baseboard height vs. door trim and 'styrofoam' crown moulding
Comments (6)An inexpensive way to get a hefty base board is to use 1"x6" boards and a 1 3/8" base cap. It will be nearly 7" tall and it's an easy install. I would use a 1x 3/4" base shoe with that but that's a matter of taste. The base board provides the visual foundation for the room. As such, it's the one piece of molding that can be out sized compared to the rest. Get some of the material you intend to use and lean it against the wall in your room and see if the size works. If you feel that your existing case should be larger a backband is an inexpensive way to add some size. You'll need a table saw for this but if you have one or can get to one it's easy after that. Take some 1"x6" and cut it into strips 1/8" wider than your case is tall. Sand the banding and break the leading edge with sand paper. Install it around the outside of your exisitng casing. When it's finished you'll gain 3/4" in width and extra depth. Visually it will appear even larger. I've never used foam crown but it could work. The trim in commercial buildings is commonly glued on foam. Once it's painted who's to know or care? They used to make it out of plaster even cement and nobody cares. I can't imagine how your crown molding is going to get dented. If you try it report back on how ti went; I'd like to know....See MoreWhat order? Doors then door trim then baseboards?
Comments (2)Most pre hung doors have the trim , unless you are going to remove it and use matching with the windows/base. MDF is a terrible choice for door/window trim. It chips easily, absorbs moisture easily, and long pieces(8' and longer) break easily. You can buy preprimed wood trim that matches the trim usually used on pre hung doors, or use paint grade wood that comes in 3/4" thick by 2"/3"/4" or other widths. and then prime and paint. That will last much longer with fewer problems....See MoreHelp with baseboard, trim and doors
Comments (3)Thank you...Now, should the doors match my front door color or my kitchen cabinet color? the front door is like the picture you posted, but my kitchen cabinets are a bit lighter (more maple colored)....See MoreWhat color beadboard? The wall color or the trim color?
Comments (9)@Katie B. we put a large piece of black paper there to get an idea, but it was too severe. We also will be mounting a flat screen TV in the space as well. So if not black, which one?...See Morepjb999
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