Trim boards, or simply trim, are ubiquitous around your home. Wherever surfaces or materials meet, the joints are likely to be covered with trim. Trim doesn’t call much attention to itself when it’s present, but it’s one of those things that, if it’s missing or mismatched, will become obvious.
The casings around windows and doors are common areas where you can find trim. The base moldings at the bottom of the walls are another.
If you’re planning a home improvement project, such as replacing your windows, you might consider getting window trim that matches the rest of your interiors. Here are some ideas for project success.
Stick to a theme so your home looks as good as it can. Choose window trim that conforms to your home’s architectural style. Some areas may have more trim than others, but the important thing is that they’re consistent. You should also be careful not to use too many trim boards everywhere, or they can take away from the room’s interior elements.
Take into account the size of the room before deciding on the size of trim and moldings. There isn’t a hard and fast rule here, but it’s safe to keep trim between three and half and six inches tall in a room with a ceiling eight feet high.
Inconsistencies in your trim choices will be more pronounced wherever trim pieces intersect. You may have a trim option that doesn’t go well with the others, and it will be unsightly. For example, if you have a paneled wall, make sure the vertical pieces of trim are not thicker than the horizontal trim they abut. There should be a certain kind of flow where the trim meets.
If you plan on installing trim on your own, get some scrap wood, and practice sanding and filling. You’ll be doing this with joints and cuts, so it’s best to know what you’re doing before working on the real trim. That being said, if you want to play it safe, get a professional to do the job for you.
When it’s time for you to get new windows, get in touch with Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco. Call us at (866) 609-5033, or request your estimate here. We look forward to working with you in San Francisco.
