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Interior Trim in Remodeling Old Homes

Interior Trim

THE interior trim serves as a frame for the door and window openings and is therefore always quite prominent. A judicious selection of the mouldings for this purpose will add greatly to the attractiveness of the rooms and be a constant source of satisfaction.

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Interior Trim U3100

THIS three member casing illustrates the possibilities of building up a thick trim, such as is often used in Colonial interiors. The complete pattern carries the delicate shadow lines so pleasing on room trim of this kind. The ceiling cove gives a finishing touch which …

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Interior Trim U3104

THE wall treatment in this design is especially worthy of note. Panels are formed with mould 7138 which is usually painted same as the background. Stippled or mottled paint effects or figured wall paper will give the panels the required contrast. These panels can be arranged …

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Interior Trim U3106

TWO features of this trim combination which give it unusual charm, are the head cap mould and the back band carried around the apron on the window. Illustration shows painted trim with mahogany or walnut stain on door and window stool. This creates a very …

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Interior Trim U3110

THIS is the standard moulded head cap trim which has always been very popular. It is simple to apply as there are no miters at the corners. The head cap is built up of three members and can be furnished set up ready to attach, ...

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Interior Trim U3112

PEAK top trim is very attractive and a little out of the ordinary. Head casing 7337 is not supplied with peak cut unless ordered. This design can also be made using 3A” head casing 7336 and 5A” side casing 7345. A schedule for figuring trim required for each …

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Interior Trim U3114

THE simple lines of this Bungalow or Craftsman style trim design with no mitering or coping necessary when applying, makes it very practical and pleasing. This same effect can also be secured using head casing 7335 with 5A” side casing 7345.

This trim has no dust catching …

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Interior Trim U3115

SIMPLICITY is the keynote of this plain back band trim and it is used extensively in all types of interiors. It is very simple to apply and easily kept clean.

A more delicate effect of this combination can be secured by using 3/4” back band 7149 with 5” ...

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Interior Trim U3120

IN this combination the continuous apron forms a chair rail and moulding 7046 is mitered around the casing and over the base. It is pleasing and unusual in its simplicity and lends itself to a variety of attractive wall treatments. The wainscot thus formed is often …

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Interior Trim U3124

THE trim for second floor, rear hall, closet interiors, etc., is generally as plain as possible and in this combination only the most essential pieces are included. Sometimes the window apron 7307 is also used for head casing, in which event it is unnecessary to order 7347 …

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Room Trim

HERE are a few of the many pleasing ways of trimming door and window openings. They impart a finishing touch to the interior which stamps it with marked individuality. These trim designs are made from standard mouldings except U3151 and U3152 which have an I/8’ ...

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Cornice Pieces

THESE cornice pieces or canopies as they are sometimes called, are attached to the top of the window trim and help wonderfully in decorating the interior. They are suitable for any size openings and are loosely attached to the outside edge of the window trim, to …

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Hardwood Flooring

THE advantages of hardwood flooring for beauty, cleanliness and durability are very apparent. Various kinds of hardwoods are used for this purpose, the most popular of which are quartered oak and plain oak, as illustrated. Maple is also used, especially for severe wear, but shows practically …

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Blocks, Corner Beads, Thresholds

THESE various pieces, though not conspicuous, are essential in properly finishing the home. Blocks are used with trim designs, as shown on pages 285 to 293. Designs U3207 and U3208 are used in place of mitering or making butt joints at top corners of trim, thus …

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