What is apron moulding?

What is apron moulding?

Apron Moulding A piece of horizontal sash or window trim applied against the wall immediately below the window stool; the apron serves to conceal the. joint made by the sash or window frame sill and the interior wall surface.

What is Colonial moulding?

The Colonial Style moulding collection is inspired by the refined and classical Georgian period with its Palladian influence of proportions and details. Each architectural grouping includes all of the moulding profiles required to complete an architectural style.

What does colonial baseboard look like?

Baseboard Styles Ranch-style baseboard is a flat board about 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches wide, with a simple, rounded top edge. Colonial-style baseboard is similarly sized but has some type profiled top edge, the most common being the Roman ogee shape.

What is colonial casing used for?

Casing is functional as well as decorative. The main purpose of casing is to surround all doors and windows, covering any space or gap left between the drywall and frame. In addition, casing is one of the most visible moulding trims in a home.

What is the trim between two windows called?

Casing is the decorative molding or framing around a window that is used to cover the space between the window frame or jamb and the wall.

What is panel molding used for?

“A panel mould, or panel moulding can refer to a variety of moulding profiles most often used to create or embellish panels on either flat or recessed surfaces. These mouldings are commonly used on doors, walls, architectural paneling, mantels and cornice assemblies.”

What is clamshell molding?

Clamshell Casing, Clear Pine. by Mouldings. Casing is used to trim inside and outside door and window openings to cover the gap between drywall and the door or window frame. Casings are often the most visible molding profile in a room.

How thick should door trim be?

The average thickness for door casing is one-half inch (1/2-inch). It can be as thick as three-quarters of an inch (3/4-inch). Door and window trim are usually the same within a room. This creates a visual flow and helps the aesthetics of the room.

Can casing be used as crown molding?

Casings. Another critical use for crown molding or its alternatives is casing areas near your windows and doors. The ugly space that runs along the length of your window or door frame can be easily made pretty by installing wallpaper or MDF strips.