A closer look

Installation & repair

Think through joints, fitting and the details that need fixing.

When a gap needs fitting instead of more caulk

A narrow finish seam and a gap that changes the shape of a joint are different problems. Decide which you have before choosing a repair.

Installation & repair

The narrow strip of visible jamb beside casing is small, but its rhythm can make an entire doorway look orderly.

Installation & repair

When the jamb and finished wall sit in different planes, casing cannot always bridge the difference neatly on its own.

Installation & repair

The point where baseboard stops against a doorway is worth mocking up before either profile is ordered.

Installation & repair

An exposed end should look finished from the side as well as the front. A planned return can keep a profile from appearing abruptly cut off.

Installation & repair

Outlet covers and switches are fixed parts of the wall's function. Arrange decorative molding around them before setting a repeating pattern.

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A trim line is not a map of what lies behind the wall. Uncertain cable and pipe routes need assessment before a fastening method is chosen.

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An adhesive can grip the paint while the paint releases from the wall. Check the complete bond path before planning a glued molding layout.

Installation & repair

Saving molding begins with documenting it and understanding its coatings. The removal method comes after those checks, not before them.