HOW TO FIT DECORATIVE MOULDINGS – Mouldings are a great way to set off a room, from coving to dado / picture rails but fitting them can sometimes be a bit tricky, especially the mitre cuts. In this guide we provide you with practical advice on the types of moldings available and how to fit them.
Step 1
Start by choosing the type of decorative mouldings you want to fit, for example, Skirting or Baseboards, Dado Rails, etc.
Step 2
Take a tape measure and measure the walls where the moldings will be fitted.
Step 3
Take a trip to your local DIY store or Timber merchant and purchase the amount you need. Add about 10% to cover any mistakes.
Step 4
Starting in one corner of the room cut a mitre joint. If your walls are not square, that is they don’t form a 90 degree angle, then consider cutting a coped joint. A coped joint allows for a very tight fit regardless to the angle in the corners.
Step 5
If you are fitting a Dado or Picture Rail: Measure, at intervals of about 4 feet, from the bottom of the wall to the point you want the rail to fit. Now repeat this from the ceiling, between the marks draw a straight line, top and bottom. This will give you guidelines on where your rail will run when fitting.
Step 6
You can fit moldings using either specified adhesives, see the instructions or ask your local DIY store, or with nails.
Step 7
If you are fitting the mouldings with nails, take a nail punch and hammer and gently tap the nail head so that it sinks below the surface of the moulding. Now take a filler and cover the nail heads for a perfect finish.
Acknowledgements: Video – Lowes.com
