Wood molding is a great home improvement tool. Like paint, it is versatile and it is a small change that can make a big impact. The addition of molding can change the way a room looks. It can be used in many different ways, too, so it is a very unique tool. You can do a lot with some simple molding additions in your home.

Wood molding is basically a trim. It gives a finished look to a room. It can also be used as decorative edging especially if you have the correct saw jig to match other wood carvings in your home. Using it can be a good way to quickly and cheaply finish a wall. There are many different styles from which to choose so you can do almost anything with it and accomplish almost any look you want.

How to Use It

The main use for molding is as a border along the bottom of a wall as a baseboard or the top as crown molding. It goes on the wall at the bottom or top and helps to create a seamless transition between wall and floor or ceiling. It is easy to finish a wall when using molding because all you need to do is hand it up. Depending on the width of the molding it can even help make painting easier, as you do not have to paint all the way down to the floor since the molding will cover that area. It can also be used to frame windows. It will cover the wall seams around the window and just give the window a finished look. It is also often used as a chair rail, which is when it runs around the center area of the wall. It is called this because it is often seen in dining rooms where people scoot back from the table and risk bumping the wall. With the chair rail they will hit it instead, thus saving your paint job from damage. It can be used as the base for handrails on stairs. This is a decorative touch that makes the stairway look more finished.

There are many more uses for wood molding. Really you can use it in any way you can imagine. It is a durable product that comes in a variety of styles, so they can be a great way to add to a current project or simply spruce up a room in need of a change.