Installing Shadow Box Molding
Aug 19 2016 this article is a complete tutorial on how to install shadow box trim or molding squares to a wall in your home.
Installing shadow box molding. It s been a while since we ve finished any home improvement projects and although this latest one is pretty quick and simple it feels great to wrap up another project nonetheless. See more ideas about home home remodeling wainscoting. A it adds a touch of class for cheap. Base cap molding with mitered corners to create a square on the wall.
Shadow box trim will look its best in your space when it s installed between baseboard molding and some sort of chair rail or divider trim. C it s not a difficult diy project unlike the crown molding i put up a few weeks ago. If you don t already have a chair rail molding installed you can install them both at the same time but it s recommended you at least have the chair rail on the wall first. First work out the layout after running the chair rail i usually make the shadow boxes with 1 1 4 in.
I make two assumptions when laying out the paneling. B it adds a great final touch to the room. Reasons to install picture frame moulding diy. Lisa and i had been planning on adding some sort of decor or charm to our front entry for some time now and we settled on shadow box trim since it looks great and won t.
For the proper look the base cap should be installed with the chunky side on the outside edges of each box. How to install shadow box trim.