Found Wood Furnishings

How to Apply Stucco Molding

By Laura H.

Stucco is used when a wall needs repair or for decoration. Stucco molding isn't smooth and tends to be lumpy or have lines or grooves through it. It is used mostly for exterior walls. Using stucco molding tends to hold together walls and is good for enduring all types of weather. Put a bonding agent onto the wall where you want stucco applied. This will allow the stucco to stick to a brick...

How to Choose Crown Molding

By Esther Farleigh

Crown moldings as a decorative accent date to ancient Greece. Surging in popularity during the Renaissance, crown moldings became an architectural staple again during the Victorian era, embellishing many homes built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Crown moldings come in a wide variety of styles and materials, remaining a popular choice for those building and remodeling homes. With a...

How to Install Cornice Molding

By Mandi Rogier

Cornice molding is a wonderful addition to any room of the house. The molding runs along the top of the wall with one side laying flat against the wall and the other laying flat on the ceiling. Your molding can be any design, color or size. This feature adds depth to a room and lends it an interesting bit of architecture. This is a relatively simple project. The most difficult part is in...

How to Install Cove Molding

By Henri Bauholz

Cove molding is a concave strip of wood that is sometimes found along the edge of the ceiling in an interior room. Skilled carpenters usually choose to cope the inside corners of the room and then use a miter saw on the exterior corners or abutments, whenever they occur. Amateur woodworkers can do a pretty good job using miter cuts all around the edge of the ceiling. Select and purchase your...

How to Join Crown Molding

By Nek Lian

Crown molding can dress up the appearance of any room. Joining the crown molding properly is essential, however. A poorly done job will show seams that can distract from the overall appearance of your job. Plan out your work. The best joint is no joint. However, it's probably inevitable that you'll need to make some joints, particularly in the corners. We'll look at what you need to...

How to Make Plastic Moldings

By H.C. Hisel

You can make your own plastic molds at home in any shape that you choose. This allows you to make your own custom designs for art projects, house decorations or even for a science project. Create a custom plastic mold to make a statue, a model of planets or anything else that comes to mind. Place the baking pan upside down on a work surface. Use one hand to hold the baking pan steady while your...