Wainscoting Trim & Molding

Wainscoting Trim is a molding that's usually used as edging around window frames, doors and wainscot paneling. It adds a seamless finish to wall panels and other architectural details in a room - a great addition to our range of wainscot panelling and decorative wall panels.

Wainscoting molding is a decorative element that's added around architectural details and wall paneling. Used to create a seamless and eye-catching finish around the edge of windows and doors, wainscot moldings are a beautiful decorative trim that enhance aesthetics and style.

The terms 'wainscot trim' and 'waincot molding' tend to be used interchangeably and they are more-or-less the same thing.

Technically speaking, wainscoting trims are not necessarily always decorative and can be used as a filler with the main purpose being functionality, whereas wainscoting moldings are a decorative trim that could enhance the look of architectural wall elements in a room, they can even be used with a wainscot trim.

For further room features and enhancements, also consider our Door Trims, Window Casings, Crown Moldings, Baseboards and other moldings and trims from our wide range home decorative products.

Selecting what type of trim works best for wainscoting will depend on the wainscoting or wall panels that you have selected, and your preferred style.

As wainscoting is available in a wide range of styles, from traditional and classical to modern, we recommend that you start by choosing the wall panels and match the wainscoting trim with it.

If you need help deciding on what trim you should use for wainscoting, please feel free to contact our team of wainscot trim molding experts for some friendly assistance.

Usually, a cohesive look between the wainscot panels and trim is a great way to create an aesthetically pleasing room, although it's absolutely not required that to match the wainscoting with the trim - this completely depends on your preferred look, style and budget.

Use a miter saw for angled cuts, a table saw for straight cuts and a coping saw for intricate detailing. Always carefully measure twice and make to do some test cuts before the final installation.

Trimming out wainscoting involves installing a baseboard at the bottom, a chair rail at the top, and possibly decorative panel moldings in between. Secure the trim with nails or a suitable adhesive and for seamless joints, use caulk or wood filler.

Depending on your level of home improvement skills and budget, you can either hire a professional tradesperson to complete the job or it could a great DIY project for yourself.

Start by measuring and marking the desired wainscoting height. Attach the baseboard first, followed by the wainscoting panels, then finish with a wainscot top trim, wainscoting cap or chair rail. Secure everything with nails or adhesive, then fill the gaps and give it a coating of paint to complete the look.