Moldings and Trim Flashcards
Why use moldings and trim?
Hides _______ in Wood, Sheetrock, etc.
Holds ___________ e.x. screen molding, picture molding.
Hides joints in Wood, Sheetrock, etc.
Holds something in place e.x. screen molding, picture molding.
Moldings/ use
Disguises __________
ex. floor-to-wall, Wall-to-ceiling, inside and outside corners.
Disguises variations in ________.
Moldings/ use
Disguises transition areas ex. floor-to-wall, Wall-to-ceiling, inside and outside corners.
Disguises variations in surfaces.
Moldings/ Use
Protects areas from damage ex. Chair rail, outside corner, an arch
Provides a decorative element
Add strength
True or false?
True
Moldings/ Use
May allow for wood to move. Ex. Frame and panel construction.
True or false?
True
Moldings in the Past
Millwork is often bold in old houses.
Trim needed a high profile to catch the light and be noticed.
Wood was cheaper and readily available. Heavy trim was not considered wasteful.
Moldings in the Past
Millwork is often bold in old houses.
Trim needed a high profile to catch the light and be noticed.
Wood was cheaper and readily available. Heavy trim was not considered wasteful.
Baseboard
_____ between floor and wall
Protect wall at the ____
Generally at least ______tall.
_____ or ____ styles are common in modern houses
Hides space between floor and wall
Protect wall at the floor
Generally at least 3 ¼”tall.
Ranch or Colonial styles are common in modern houses
Baseboard
Older homes (or modern more expensive homes) often have ____ ______ baseboard systems.
__-___” tall
Baseboard Older homes (or modern more expensive homes) often have three piece baseboard systems. 6-12” tall.
Window/ Door Ranch Casings:
Very common, ______ wide Ranch, or Colonial casings.
Often Ranch is referred to as “_______”.
Purpose: cover gap between ______ and ____.
Very common, 2 ¼” wide Ranch, or Colonial casings.
Often Ranch is referred to as “clamshell”.
Purpose: cover gap between jamb and wall.
Window/Door Colonial Casing:
_____”, fancier profile than ranch
2 ¼”, fancier profile than ranch
Ranch & Colonial:
Most common types of stock moldings
Casing generally ______ wide
Baseboard ____ wide
Most common types of stock moldings
Casing generally 2 ¼” wide
Baseboard 3 ¼” wide
Back-band Molding
Generally _______ is first installed using butt joints. The Back band is later applied to the perimeter of the 1 x 4 using _________.
Built-up trim.
Many different results can be achieved.
Generally 1 x 4 is first installed using butt joints. The Back band is later applied to the perimeter of the 1 x 4 using miter joints.
Built-up trim.
Many different results can be achieved.
Back-Band
Back-band can also be applied to other types of trim, such as _______. In this case the base layer is _______.
Endless combinations, make it possible to create a custom look.
Back-band can also be applied to other types of trim, such as baseboard. In this case the base layer is mitered.
Endless combinations, make it possible to create a custom look.
Chair Rail
___-____ from the floor.
Original function - protect walls from ____ _____.
Today - often used as a ________ element, not functional.
Chair Rail
32”-36” from the floor.
Original function - protect walls from chair damage.
Today - often used as a decorative element, not functional.
Chair Rail (Dado Cap)
Originally - a built-up molding, the first piece (often a 1 x 4) was attached directly to the ____ and used as a ________.
The base piece provided a __________ for the next layer.
Chair Rail (Dado Cap
Originally - a built-up molding, the first piece (often a 1 x 4) was attached directly to the lathing and used as a plaster guide.
The base piece provided a nailing surface for the next layer.
Picture Molding
Installed about _____ off of the floor around a room or hall.
Function - ________?
Picture Molding
Installed about 6’ off of the floor around a room or hall.
Function - to provide a place to hang pictures (using a hook formed to match the molding).
Picture Molding
Picture molding is seen in older houses (around the time of plaster and lathe).
Businesses and galleries still use picture moldings.
Often applied with screws - to hold heavy pictures.
Picture Molding
Picture molding is seen in older houses (around the time of plaster and lathe).
Businesses and galleries still use picture moldings.
Often applied with screws - to hold heavy pictures.
Picture Molding
Picture molding is seen in older houses (around the time of plaster and lathe).
Businesses and galleries still use picture moldings.
Often applied with screws - to hold heavy pictures.
No question
Picture Molding
Picture molding is seen in older houses (around the time of plaster and lathe).
Businesses and galleries still use picture moldings.
Often applied with screws - to hold heavy pictures.
Crown Molding
Installed at the ________ of the wall and ceiling, or as part of a built up _______.
Or on the exterior of a house at the transition of the wall and soffit, or the fascia and the very end of the roof boards
Crown Molding
Installed at the intersection of the wall and ceiling, or as part of a built up cornice.
Or on the exterior of a house at the transition of the wall and soffit, or the fascia and the very end of the roof boards
Crown Molding
This molding is decorative and not always _____.
Crown is one of the most ______ moldings to properly cut and install.
Crown molding
This molding is decorative and not always functional.
Crown is one of the most difficult moldings to properly cut and install.
Crown/ Bed Moldings
Proper orientation of crown – detail generally at the ________.
Bed - same applications as crown.
Bed moldings are a combination of ______ and ________ curve
(S-shape) – similar to crown, often convex at top
Crown/ Bed Moldings
Proper orientation of crown – detail generally at the bottom.
Bed - same applications as crown.
Bed moldings are a combination of convex and concave curve
(S-shape) – similar to crown, often convex at top
Cove Moldings
Simpler C shape curve (_______).
Can be used in the same applications as ___/____.
Some cove is symmetrical, and has a square back, which can make it easier to work with.
Cove Moldings
Simpler C shape curve (concave)
Can be used in the same applications as crown/bed.
Some cove is symmetrical, and has a square back, which can make it easier to work with.
Cornice
Built-up transition piece between ______ and _______ or siding and _______.
Old sizing rule of thumb – the cornice was ______ –______ of the wall height.
Ex. 10’ high ceiling (120”) Cornice was 10-12” tall.
Cornice
Built-up transition piece between wall and ceiling or siding and soffit.
Old sizing rule of thumb – the cornice was 1/10 – 1/12 of the wall height.
Ex. 10’ high ceiling (120”) Cornice was 10-12” tall.
Plinth Blocks
Transition piece at the base of the casing. The plinth allows the baseboard and the casing to have a stopping point.
Generally made of material at least _____. It should be at least as thick as the ______ & _________________.
Plinth Blocks
Transition piece at the base of the casing. The plinth allows the baseboard and the casing to have a stopping point.
Generally made of material at least 5/4”. It should be at least as thick as the baseboard & base cap combined.
Rosette
Installed at the___________________.
Can be made with a special bit and a drill press.
Rosette pieces are commercially available.
Rosette
Installed at the corners of window/door casings
Can be made with a special bit and a drill press.
Rosette pieces are commercially available.
Quarter-round & Shoe base
Can be used alone, or as part of a ___________
Quarter-round is _______(1/4 of a round piece)
Shoe base is ________. Typically ___” x ____”
Can be used alone, or as part of a built-up molding.
Quarter-round is symmetrical (1/4 of a round piece)
Shoe base is not symmetrical. Typically ½” x ¾”
A roof type structure over a window or a door.
Accents the main entry of the house.
May mimic a gable end.
A simplified gable design is often copied over windows.
This is what?
Pediment
The portion of a column along the sides of a door - appears to support the pediment is called what?
Pilaster
Also seen on outside of some houses running from ground level up to the Soffit – they are generally decorative (false columns), made to mimic the support columns.
