Another option, if you have the abilities (and tools)... buy standard dimensional lumber (typically one-by) and make your own with a table saw and/or router. This is how I did mine and not only got exactly what I wanted, but saved a ton of money too.
Try not to use particle board trim for the reason that they won’t hold nails for long. I’ve seen many homes with particle board baseboards have gaps where two outside corners meet. Also not a good idea in basements where moisture is a problem. Moisture rots particle board much more quickly than wood.
This told me about the different types of moldings, but did not actually discuss what considerations go into choosing particular moldings for a given room. :(
The molding sizes you use depend on the height of the ceiling. A book called "Get Your House Right" by Marianne Cusato has a chapter that tells you which sizes of moldings to use for various ceiling heights ranging from 8 foot to 12 foot ceilings, all based on historical precedent. The book is priced pretty reasonable, usually around $15 on Amazon.
@@CheeseBae thanks for the info Justin. How about what style to choose? I assume it's best to imitate existing molding. We have pretty plain base molding but pretty intricate design around fire places.
Tom mentioned baseboards with caps on them but I’ve been looking for around 500 feet of white oak baseboard caps. I already have that amount in 4 inch high select white oak flooring that I plan on using as the baseboards. It’s for my own house and I can wait until I get close to selling house.In 4 years. If I can’t find it, I’ll have to buy a router and make my own caps.
Another option, if you have the abilities (and tools)... buy standard dimensional lumber (typically one-by) and make your own with a table saw and/or router. This is how I did mine and not only got exactly what I wanted, but saved a ton of money too.
I have always enjoyed this old house, I learned so much from Bob villa and norm
Very good video to explain all sorts of trim to use on walls
Try not to use particle board trim for the reason that they won’t hold nails for long. I’ve seen many homes with particle board baseboards have gaps where two outside corners meet. Also not a good idea in basements where moisture is a problem. Moisture rots particle board much more quickly than wood.
This told me about the different types of moldings, but did not actually discuss what considerations go into choosing particular moldings for a given room. :(
The molding sizes you use depend on the height of the ceiling. A book called "Get Your House Right" by Marianne Cusato has a chapter that tells you which sizes of moldings to use for various ceiling heights ranging from 8 foot to 12 foot ceilings, all based on historical precedent. The book is priced pretty reasonable, usually around $15 on Amazon.
@@CheeseBae thanks for the info Justin. How about what style to choose? I assume it's best to imitate existing molding. We have pretty plain base molding but pretty intricate design around fire places.
Tom mentioned baseboards with caps on them but I’ve been looking for around 500 feet of white oak baseboard caps. I already have that amount in 4 inch high select white oak flooring that I plan on using as the baseboards. It’s for my own house and I can wait until I get close to selling house.In 4 years. If I can’t find it, I’ll have to buy a router and make my own caps.
I would totally freak out if I went to Home Depot and saw Kevin O’Connor and Tom Silva doing a segment of toh 😅😅
good looking
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Mexico.
See a router and a board I love making custom trim I no how to make crown molding cheaper
Rosettes look better.
trims disgust me; it only enables poor craftsmanship; I'll take clean, finished edges any day -- oops, that's called "modern"