Wood Molding

Nothing looks more beautiful in home decorations than the classic and intricate designs of wood molding. Wood molding can be sculptured to take on fantastic detail and intricacy, and these molds can be applied throughout the home in a variety of ways. If you are looking for a way to add a touch of style and elegance to your home, than wood molding may be your answer.

Wood molding is more expensive than modern molding materials such as fiberglass or Styrofoam, but wooden molding seems to retain its own warm glow and custom appearance. Wood molding can be produced from any number of woods, and custom wood molds can be created that are imbued with gorgeous grain designs and patterns. These patterns can be difficult to achieve on modern materials using paint, and nothing looks exactly like the designs that Mother Nature can produce herself.

A few of the types wood molding that you can use in your home include: wood crown molding, wood frieze molding, wood panel molding, embossed wood crown molding, embossed wood chair-rail molding, hand-carved wood molding, and pierced wood molding. The wood crown, frieze, and panel molding can be used to decorate your ceilings and walls. Hand-carved wood molding should be on eye level to truly appreciate their workmanship, and these types of molds are perfect for use as chair rails. Pierced wood moldings that create three dimensional design images such as vines, flowers, or grapes can be used to decorate walls, or they can even be used as unique custom picture frames.
Wood molding is heavier than modern light weight materials, and it usually requires professional installation. However once you see the look that you can achieve in your own home using wood molding, you will realize that the cost and installation process is well worth it.