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Crown Moulding
Crown moulding is a decorative trim installed
where the ceiling meets the wall. Crown
moulding comes in different sizes and can
be installed as one piece or as multiple
pieces with other pieces of trim.
Cove Mould
This a type of moulding that depending on
the size can be used as a crown moulding
or as an inside corner moulding. This type
moulding as with other pieces of trim can
be used as a single piece of trim or as part
of multiple piece trim detail.
Shoe Mould
Shoe moulding is a small piece of trim set
tight against the floor and applied to the
base. This is normally only done when the
flooring is ceramic, vinyl, or wood
Window Stool
Window Stool refers to trim piece that is cut
and nailed in place in the window sill. A
window stool is normally wood and is
usually cut out of a 1 x 6 piece of wood.
Base Moulding
Base is trim moulding that is installed at the
bottom of the wall where the wall meets the
floor. Base will be held up above the floor
depending the floor covering. Normally with
carpet the base is installed 1/2 inch above
the floor
Mitre Joint
Mitre joint refers to the joint formed by
putting two pieces of trim together. If the trim
is cut on a 45 degree angle and applied to a
piece of trim that is cut on the opposite 45
degree angle, the joint is called a mitre joint.
Casing
Casing is a type of trim moulding used to
trim out windows and doors. This trim is
called door casing or window casing
depending on the application. Casing will
come in different sizes and profiles. Two
poplar casing are colonial and tear drop
Window Apron
Window apron is the trim piece that is
installed under the window stool. This can
be a piece of base or casing turned upside
down and installed up against the bottom of
the window stool.
Construction Jargon