Companies that produce hardwood molding or crown molding are highly specialized and do businesses in countries from Brazil to New Zealand. These crown molding companies can help you spruce up your home decor or help you buy in bulk for construction of new homes or businesses. Whether you're looking to save a buck or wanting to add value and character to your home with decorative wood moldings, there are a variety of resources to help.
Consider the following information about wood molding:
1. Professional wooden molding installation networks for quotes;
2. Your local home improvement store to compare wood molding styles; and
3. Reclaimed, or "green," wooden molding.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Get quotes for hardwood moldings from professional installation services
If you're tackling a big job, consider letting the professionals handle it. All the cutting and measuring associated with installing molding can be a headache even for small jobs. Find quality contractors with online service provider networks who offer online quotes. If you find a quote within your budget, go a step further and ask for references or clients.
I recommend: Servicemagic and
1-800-contractor.com both offer hundreds of pre-screened, local molding installation experts for your consideration.
Pre-shop do-it-yourself wood molds at your local home improvement store, online
Often times it's a good idea to look at the product before you decide to purchase. Online shopping is convenient, and photos of products are typically represent well what you get, but taking samples from your local hardware store can help you quickly seal the deal when it comes to selection.
I recommend: The Home Depot offers a ton of choices in hardwood molding and features free shipping of orders over $49.
Lowe's is also a standard for local services including the option to buy wood moldings online.
Go with green companies that offer reclaimed or eco-friendly decorative wood moldings
Going green or eco-friendly is all the rage these days. There are lots of wooden molding companies who tout environmentally friendly harvesting processes and even reclaimed lumber, taken from old barns, warehouses and other structures. Of course reclaimed lumber for wood molding is less expensive because it is, essentially, reused, and the company can sell it to you for less because they pay nothing for harvesting.
I recommend: Wood molding manufacturers like
Bear Creek Lumber, in business since 1977, fill custom orders with reclaimed lumber.
American Wood Moulding, L.L.C., offers a full line of top-notch hardwood moldings and is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Keep in mind the old proverb, "measure twice, cut once," if you're installing decorative wood molding on your own. It's a steadfast rule for carpenters who know that if you cut before you measure well, your piece of wood will likely be ruined.
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