Today on the Renovation Blog: Matching Moldings
When we tried to build the molding for a new archway on the second floor this week using the moldings from the removed closets, we came up a little short–about 20 feet to be exact. Now we’re going to have to scrounge around at some salvage joints to see if we can find some matching…
When we tried to build the molding for a new archway on the second floor this week using the moldings from the removed closets, we came up a little short–about 20 feet to be exact. Now we’re going to have to scrounge around at some salvage joints to see if we can find some matching (or pretty close to it designs). Any suggestions of places to look or ways to fudge it short of a custom job?
Matching Moldings [Renovation Blog]
It is very expensive to have them custom-made, esp. for such a small amount. Its not difficult to do yourself– you just need a router, the right bits, and a jig you can make yourself (woodworking mags run articles on this periodically.) Your contractor might be able to give you a better price than a millwork shop using this approach.
why don’t you just have them custom made? A lot of people around here do that sort of work. You might give the Park Slope Craftman, on 7th Avenue in the vicinity of 10th or 11th a try. Or ask someone at Dykes Lumber for a recommendation. Given the scope of your project, the cost wouldn’t be out of line, and it’s the only sure way to get just what you want. Eventually, when I have the cash, I plan to have some built for my house. If you’re handy, you can make this stuff yourself. Fine Homebuilding ran a how-to-guide a few years ago. You could find it online.