Trim and moulding

Trim and moulding are essential elements in finish carpentry, adding character, beauty, and detail to interior spaces. They come in various types, each serving specific aesthetic and functional purposes. Here's an overview of different kinds of trims and mouldings:

1. Baseboards: Installed at the bottom of walls where they meet the floor. They protect the wall from damage and cover gaps between the floor and wall. Baseboards can be simple or ornate.

2. Crown Moulding: Installed at the top of walls where they meet the ceiling. Crown moulding adds a decorative touch and can make a room appear taller or more finished.

3. Casing: Frames the outside of windows and doors, covering the gap between drywall and the door or window frame to create a polished look.

4. Chair Rail: Horizontal moulding attached to walls at the approximate height of the back of a chair. It's originally designed to protect walls from being damaged by chairs but is now also used as a decorative element to break up large walls or to delineate two different wall treatments.

5. Picture Rail: Similar to chair rail, but installed higher up on the wall, usually around 7 to 9 feet from the floor. It allows for pictures and artwork to be hung using hooks and wires without damaging the wall.

6. Panel Moulding: Decorative moulding used to create raised or recessed panels on walls, adding depth and character to flat surfaces. It's often used in wainscoting designs.

7. Wainscoting: Not a moulding itself but a term for paneling that covers the lower part of the wall. It can include a combination of panel moulding, baseboards, and a top rail or chair rail to create a decorative feature.

8. Dado Rail: Similar to a chair rail but typically placed at a lower height, a dado rail serves both a decorative and practical function, marking the top line of dado paneling on a wall.

9. Cornice: An ornamental moulding around the top edge of a building or room, providing a transition between the wall and ceiling. It can be plain or highly decorative.

10. Quarter Round and Shoe Moulding: Both are used to cover gaps between baseboards and flooring. Quarter round is a convex moulding with a quarter-circle profile, while shoe moulding is more squared-off. Shoe moulding is more flexible and can conform to irregularities in the floor better than quarter round.

11. Batten: Used in board and batten siding on exteriors or interiors, battens are narrow strips of trim used to cover the seams where panels (boards) meet.

12. Rosettes: Decorative blocks placed in the top corners of window and door casings. They add architectural interest and can simplify the installation process by eliminating miter cuts.

13. Plinth Blocks: Larger, thicker blocks that sit at the base of door casings, at the intersection of the casing and the baseboard. They can be decorative and are used to transition between different moulding styles or sizes.

These various types of trim and moulding can significantly impact a room's look and feel, adding layers of detail that can complement any architectural style.