I wanted to write an article to talk about something that I've become involved with lately as I recently bought a home as did a family member of mine and we wanted to find inexpensive ways to spruce it up.
Someone mentioned doing some woodworking - mainly utilizing trim and molding around the house.
Now I am no expert at woodworking, but have recently developed a marketing relationship with an expert who has proven to do wonderful work and we are pleased with how his work has really added a ton of value to our home both in terms of financially and aesthetically.
So, I asked him some questions and I thought I'd help him get the word out about his company. We wanted to share these here to give you tips, ideas, and more on what woodworking can do for various projects in and around your home.
Q: Can you give us some ideas for our walls?
Wall decor ideas...
A good way to separate two colors in a room is to paint the colors you want on the top and bottom and then where the colors meet put up chair rail to divide the two colors. This can really make a room stand out as well as chair rails protect your walls from furniture and other items.
A good way to separate two colors in a room is to paint the colors you want on the top and bottom and then where the colors meet put up chair rail to divide the two colors. This can really make a room stand out as well as chair rails protect your walls from furniture and other items.
Q: Can I install the trim and molding or do I need to hire this out?
How to install trim and molding....
Using a air compressor and finishing nail gun is a good idea because too much hammering with a hammer can cause the trim to split or the drywall behind it to bust. However, yes you can do it yourself and there are plenty of tips online or the folks, like myself, who sell the wood are usually more than happy to help in some way.
Using a air compressor and finishing nail gun is a good idea because too much hammering with a hammer can cause the trim to split or the drywall behind it to bust. However, yes you can do it yourself and there are plenty of tips online or the folks, like myself, who sell the wood are usually more than happy to help in some way.
Q: Can you give us some more design ideas to make a room/outside standout?
Woodworking is always good to make a room stand out. Good-quality, stained hardwood woodworking gives a room a lot of flavor with the outstanding grain that wood offers. The transition from early wood (which grows in the spring) to late wood (which grows in the summer) will spice up any room. Ask any contractor or realtor worth their weight and they will always recommend woodworking to add tremendous value to your home - whether you're trying to sell it or liven it up.
Q: If we go at it alone, can you give us some tips?
DIY Home remodel tips...
Make certain you are sure of what you are wanting before starting any project. Budget for the items that will give back in the long run. Stay away from cheap work like fingerjointed wood. This will always leave you paying much more down the road than what it is worth. Good solid product can save on your wallet and not leave you wishing you would have done things different in the end. Quick, cheap fixes do not work with the home or with any woodworking project.
Make certain you are sure of what you are wanting before starting any project. Budget for the items that will give back in the long run. Stay away from cheap work like fingerjointed wood. This will always leave you paying much more down the road than what it is worth. Good solid product can save on your wallet and not leave you wishing you would have done things different in the end. Quick, cheap fixes do not work with the home or with any woodworking project.
Q: You focus on trim and molding - can you elaborate or provide ideas on how to use these types of products?
Molding and Trim Ideas.....
If you want a large crown molding, but don't really want to pay that huge price, just get some colonial baseboard and attach it to the ceiling and the wall, make sure that they are butted together bottom to bottom and then attach your smaller crown over them and you will have a large crown for a cheaper price.
If you want a large crown molding, but don't really want to pay that huge price, just get some colonial baseboard and attach it to the ceiling and the wall, make sure that they are butted together bottom to bottom and then attach your smaller crown over them and you will have a large crown for a cheaper price.
Hardwood trim is better than softwood, Hardwood has great grain patterns where softwood grain can tend to be tight. Softwood (pine) will bleed out resin and leave your stain or paint with blisters.
Always look and make sure that the trim you are working with has a back relief on the back, this will help the trim settle over time. The back relief allows the trim and molding to shape to the surface it is being applied to, otherwise if there is no back relief the wood will twist and warp and possibly start to crack.
Q: Last question - what other types of woodworking do you do or can you use in a home?
We do just about anything that can be made out of wood. This includes items such as bathroom vanities, solid panel doors, and more. If you're looking for a more custom look then just something anyone can buy at the store, then you should consider looking into learning woodworking or hiring someone to build the product for you from your own specifications.
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