How Do You Do Wall Trim Work?
Wall trim can add visual interest and professional polish to a room. Baseboards, crown molding and chair rails are all options to dress up your room. Doing it yourself takes some patience and careful measuring, but can easily be done by even a novice with the right tools and careful planning. Before you begin, determine the type of trim you will be using and discuss the choice with a professional at your local hardware store. There are many wood options to choose from and any one could be better or worse for your job. Inspect your walls for spots that are uneven or wavy. Be sure to appropriately describe your wall to the person assisting you so that you are choosing the perfect product for your job. Measure the space and estimate how much trim you will need. Assume that you will need roughly 10 percent more material for cuts, waste and mistakes. Shop to minimize cuts. Buy the longest run of trim that you can get for your wall so that you will avoid ugly seams. Choose a wall trim. Inspe
