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Is this called stair trim moulding, casing or shoe moulding?

7 years ago

I'm looking for this type of trim along the side of my stairs, it's flat, about 1/4" thick, but I'm looking for about 2" in height Primed finger jointed pine or wood (not MDF).

Is this called casing, shoe moulding or stair trim?

I can't seem to locate a similar profile.

Thanks

(I'm in Toronto)

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ULTIMATE HARDWOOD LTD

7 years ago

This trim is called a 'mitred return' in terms of stair building. These are made by the same person who makes the treads either on site in pieces then installed or milled up as one piece treads. You can make them by routing the profile then cut to size on mitre/table saw.

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glennsfc
7 years ago
Usually cove molding is installed where you indicate. Sometimes this is called scotia molding, but you can install any profile you want that you find pleasing. Flat 1 1/4" x 5/16" casing may be what you want from what you describe.
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glennsfc
7 years ago
I thought you were talking about the area between the tread and riser and the tread and stringer. I see that you are indicating the white slatting. Flat casing is what you want.
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millworkman
7 years ago
From my recollection it would be called "lattice" since it appears you want it to have square corners.
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ULTIMATE HARDWOOD LTD
7 years ago
Oh sorry my bad that's called burlap. Burlap is a generic term for a plain moulding such as this one.
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Fred S
7 years ago
Or, what used to be commonly referred to as lattice, is now being called mullion moulding or panel strips by HD.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-LWM-960-3-16-in-x-2-in-Oak-Mullion-Moulding-87643-400RLC/202081460
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Ann
Original Author
7 years ago
Wow, thanks everyone for your help!

@Ultimate Hardwood Ltd - my husband found an exact match at one of our local home improvement stores. It was labeled as you said, burlap (primed finger jointed), and it came in two widths. Thank you.
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ULTIMATE HARDWOOD LTD
7 years ago
@ann that's good to hear. I'm glad I could help point you in the right direction.

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