Trim and Molding: Choosing and Installing Finish Carpentry

Trim and Molding: Choosing and Installing Finish Carpentry

Trim and molding are the frames that define room edges — the transitions between surfaces that either make a room feel finished or show where the work stopped short.

Crown Molding

Crown molding adds visual height to a room and frames the ceiling line. Standard crown sizes range from 3 to 6 inches.

Baseboard

Taller baseboards — 4 to 6 inches — make rooms feel more substantial. The profile should be proportional to room size.