FLEXIBLE MOULDING - The Easiest Way to Work With

Flexible moulding is prepared from a multifarious polymer resin which permits to adjoin trim to the arches of window, bent walls and so many other particular applications. This can easily be warped or curved without any kind of splintering or weakening. Sometimes for sharper bends, the producer may pre-bend the selected pieces. It can be purchased within a specific grade range; it ranges from incredibly flexible to completely rigid. Engineers and interior designers will be benefited from this kind of exceptional and exclusive building product in the work of creating curves which flawlessly mix up with further mill work.

Flexible moulding can be shaped or designed according to the designer's visualization. All kinds of decorations are available to meet the needs furniture like chairs, window casements, cornices, crowns and baseboards. It should be kept mind that flexible moulding should only be utilized where it is really necessary this is because it is really an expensive product than the wood millwork.

One of the biggest features of flexible moulding is its appearances and the superiority of the wood. It can be easily painted, stained, or sealed as the regular moulding. It doesn't deform, split, wear or doesn't get affected by mildew, as a reason it is great for outdoor use too.

There many advantages for this molding, as it permits the owner to upgrade their own house in such a conception that is becomes totally new, exclusive, and blends itself with the original design.

Advantages of Flexible Moulding

-      Can be nicely finished just like wood

-      Durability is satisfactory, as a reason it can easily be used in the exterior of the house

-      Opposes moisture

-      The flexibility is a major benefit

-      Totally insect resistant

-      Posses the appearance of original wood

-      Possible to paint just as wood

-      Various kinds of designs are available for this

-      This has the ability to be cut, shaped or sawed just like wood

-      Simple installation

-      It also can be easily glued, nailed or drilled

-      This kind of moulding is not really affected by cold, heat, moisture or salt

Suggestions for pre installation foundation of flexible moulding:

Pre-installation requirements-

1.     Put the moldings in room forty eight to seventy two hours before the time of pre-installation process so that it enables the moulding to adjust to the dampness level and the temperature of that room

2.     Moulding should be stored in dry; low damped and proper ventilated area

3.     It should never be stored outdoors

Requirements for surface preparation-

1.      All surfaces should be cleaned and dirt-free as much as possible.

2.     The place surrounding the installation area is totally dry before the installation process.

DENTIL MOLDING- A sight of Visual Interest

When a person enters a home or an apartment which has been originally trimmed with beautiful architectural molding, for a while s/he will feels that s/he has stepped in the world of grace and timeless elegance. The architectural molding previously had been the best distinguishing highlight of the finest homes throughout the history of the world especially in the American’s history. But architectural molding is less common in the recent years because of the wide variations in new home styles. There are many types of molding available today. Among them dentil molding is one of the most common type which are found in homes today.


Dentil molding is common in the Corinthian architecture. Generally as a fanciful millwork this type of molding is basically nailed along with the fascia. Sometimes this type of molding can be used in a traditional home beneath the cornice. Sometimes it may also be installed as a crown molding type of a ceiling of the room around the perimeter.

Dentil molding around
the corner of a house

Before the start of discussion about dentil molding at the term dentil and dentil molding should be understood separately.

A dentil is mainly a type of series which is closely spaced. It is a rectangular blocks which form a molding called dentil molding. The term ‘dentil’ comes from the Latin word ‘dent’ which means ‘tooth’.

Usually dentil molding projects under the cornice, together with the roofline of the building. The most unique feature of it is that it can easily form the decorative band anywhere on the total structure. This gives decorative trim to the house.

First introduced in the 16^th century in the France, dentil molding is now a common feature of homes all over the world. In the past the dentil molding was made tediously. It was made piece by piece. The raw materials were wood and plaster. Still today wood and plaster are its main material and it is also made in the same way as it was made in the past. But because of the technological improvement we can get the same look in a very short span of time. Today one can buy the lengths polyurethane foam of single piece or the vinyl molding to get advantage. These molding are more affordable as well as less prone to decay.

CHEERY MOLDING- the best molding

Different forms of  moldings

Wood moldings not only increase the overall intensity of a home or the furniture, but goes to show the style sense which is unique to the home and also of its owner. Molding helps in reducing the finishing costs. Addition of moldings offers to take the design to a whole new level. Moldings not only enhance architectural elegance but make your property distinguishable from others. It gives any furniture or home an authentic look an turns it in to a masterpiece.

For those who prefer variety in their lives Cherry molding is a good choice since it has variety in every inch of the wood and the great thing is its natural. It is difficult to stain Cherry moldings but once done properly the look is great. It is difficult to get an even stain because of the swirl pattern in the wood. The most unique feature of Cherry molding is that its distinctive color. The color ranges from dark reddish to dark brown heartwood. The tones get richer with time and takes on the aged look. This distinct feature makes the customers crave for Cherry molding even more.

Cherry molding can be used in cabinet, wardrobe, armoire, closet and drawers. It helps in hiding the gaps in the joints, and also helps in giving a dual shade to the furniture or home when used with wood of lighter shade. The use of this molding can also be found in musical instruments.

Cherry molding is made from cherry hardwood; this has a prominent grain, which is enhanced by varnish or stain. It gets its unique character from the knot that the wood has. Knot is one such imperfection of the cherry wood that gives the particular type perfection to the Cherry molding; it enhances the technical properties of the wood. The knot helps in giving the artistic effect.

When the Cherry molding is made longitudinally on the plank, the knot appears circular which is mostly darker than the other areas of the wood giving it its special look.

In the market most of the Cherry moldings can be found unfinished, that way the customer has the option whether to stain the Cherry molding or let it remain natural allowing the nature to take care of its product. Cherry molding helps to bring contrast between similar materials and adds elegance to the piece of furniture upon which it’s used. When used on wall it helps in transition from the paint to wall paper.

The medium weight of this hardwood and the easiness of it to be tooled and shaped easily make it one of the top choices of wood both by the customers and the carpenters. Consumers are usually surprised since the color and the intensity of the wood changes over time.

While choosing stain go for a lighter stain since a darker stain will hide the hues of red in the wood which actually does no good and justice to the wood and its natural texture. Since, with exposure to light, the wood darkens rather than blanching. Cherry molding will definitely add to the richness of a home.