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Size and Scale of the Panel Mouldings The size of the mouldings you decide on will dictate whether the room will light up or look stifled. The size of the mouldings directly depends on the size of the rooms and the number of elements contained in the rooms. If the rooms are large, then purchasing smaller mouldings would not be advisable as they will blend in too much and disappear. Large rooms look perfect when they are dressed up in deep and heavy panel mouldings which are proportional to the size of the walls.

Color of the Mouldings

Use panel moulding colors that are brighter than the wall paints if you want the mouldings to be focal points in the room or colors with a darker shade if you don’t want the mouldings to stand out too much.

Orientation of the Mouldings

There are many types and patterns of panel mouldings you can use in modern interior design. The choice of mouldings will depend on your preferences and how original you dare to be. Whatever type of panel mouldings you use to spice up your interior and add a decorative element, we have got you covered here at Volterra Architectural Products. Browse through out mouldings and purchase quality products at an affordable price. To learn more about our selection of panel mouldings or any of our other architectural products, visit our website or call (602) 258-7373.]]>

Benefits of Custom Moulding Design

1. Eye-catching crown moulding draws the eye upward, giving the illusion of space and height in your interiors.
2. Custom millwork allows you to restore and imitate historical styles that are now hard to find.
3. Thoughtful millwork creates consistency in design from one room to another.

Volterra offers special decorative moulding that can be customized, giving your home a look that’s utterly unique. Decorative moulding comes in a wide variety of designs. There are a few styles that are especially distinctive, and give a nod to different historical periods and famous buildings, which can add a feeling of timelessness to your home. Here are a few styles that you might see in luxury homes: Dentil Moulding: Dentil moulding is strongly linked to Greek, Roman, and Neoclassical architecture, and features neat geometric rows of squares projecting below the cornice of a structure. Egg and Dart: Egg and dart moulding (also known as egg and tongue moulding) is a highly ornate style that appears as alternating egg shapes interspersed with darts or other decorative features. Cornice: Cornice moulding is also closely linked to classical style, although it often features a more streamlined design built to imitate the appearance of columns, especially in corner blocks. Bead: Bead moulding appears as a repeated pattern of small circles offering a subtle yet distinct decorative effect. You might also see pearl moulding, which is similar, but smaller in detail. Floral or Greenery: Want something unavoidably ornate? Try a floral, leaf, or fleur de lis pattern like those found throughout the palace of Versailles. Leave it to the French Baroque style to be lavishly ostentatious.

Contact Volterra for Custom Millwork

Custom design for hardwood moulding and millwork can be hard to find. You need to find a manufacturer who is detail-oriented, and able to give you a consistent, high-quality product. Visit Volterra for decorative millwork custom designed with exactly the aesthetic you want.]]>

Frame Your Arched Doorways Arched doorways have a strong visual effect all on their own, but nothing is more impressive than an arched doorway with a gorgeous piece of trim roped across the top. With flexible moulding, you can easily install a piece of moulding to frame your arched doorways and make them look that much more exotic!  

Create a Beautiful Ceiling Design

One of the hottest trends of the movement involves adding faux wood beams or moulding to your ceiling to create interesting patterns. This same project can be done with flexible moulding to create intricate designs that look like something out of a Victorian palace.  

Celebrate Your Home’s Curves

Naturally, the best way to use flexible moulding is around curved walls and other areas where there is already a curve to follow. Whether you’re working around a tub or a sink or following an arched window, flexible moulding can serve as the perfect accent.   Volterra Architectural Products carries flexible moulding products for any project you have in mind. If you have a moulding project in mind, visit Volterra online for a full gallery of project ideas or to order your flexible moulding today.]]>

moulding can save a boat load of money. However, you must be sure to use the proper tools and techniques to get the job done. Otherwise, you could be left with trim that sits poorly or has too many gaps. Here’s what you need to know:

The Tools You Need 

To prepare for installing your DIY moulding, you first need a tape measure and a pencil to measure your walls. You will also need a miter saw that can be adjusted to multiple angles for cutting your corners and a coping saw for inside corners. You will also need a hammer and finishing nails, or a finishing nail gun to attach the moulding to your wall.

How to Install Your DIY Moulding

Start by measuring your walls. Keep in mind that you will need to make adjustments for the corners to ensure that the pieces fit tightly together. Before you begin cutting, you might want to set the pieces together so you understand which direction your cuts need to go. You will not want any visible gaps in your corners, as they can be very hard to hide. If you do have gaps you may be able to fill them with some caulking or cover them with a corner cap. Once you have made your cuts, it is time to start putting your trim up. You will likely need an extra person to help you hold the trim pieces in place while you nail them up. You need to be sure that they are fit snugly up against the ceiling and into each corner before you begin nailing. After you have installed your trim neatly to the walls, you can finish filling in any gaps and painting your trim pieces. The installation process can be very time consuming when done right, but will certainly be worth your patience and attention. To view a full collection of moulding profiles and options, visit Volterra Architectural Products online. We can help you find a moulding that enhances the style of your home and meets your needs for a simple DIY installation. Call 602-253-7373 today to speak with our product experts.]]>

Start With a Basic Frame The first step to layering your window and door trim is by creating a basic frame to work off of. Typically, the header piece will be wider than the sides and the footer because this is where more of the detail will appear and you want to draw the eye upward. For instance, a 1×4” piece of wood on the sides and bottom of your window is sufficient, while you will want a 1×6” piece for your header. Think in Three Dimensions You will need to think about the window and door trim. Not just in terms of how far it extends outward from the window or door itself, but also how far it comes off of the wall. Some trim designs are flat against the wall, and simply stack pieces upwards, while the more complex designs feature small pieces of trim layered onto the front of the frame to add depth. Now is the time to decide how simple or complex you want your trim to look. Mind the Edges While your base frame can have square edges, you want to make sure any additional features you have are blended well. Usually this is done by cutting the ends of the cap at an angle. This creates a gentle transition into the wall from the window or the door. Check Out Examples Online If you visit an online gallery of trim products you can usually see how a builder layered different types of trim products together to create a beautifully textured design. This will give you some inspiration as you go. Once you’re familiar with the parts you should be able to see how they fit together to form this exclusive-looking finish. To learn more about trim options available for your windows and doors, check out Volterra’s huge gallery of custom trim products or contact us at 602-258-7373. You can mix and match trim designs that you love to create something uniquely  your own. Plus, you can see some successful trim installations using their collection in real homes.]]>

visual feature in any home. For the most part, we rely upon detailed banisters to add some flair to the staircase.  With the help of panel moulding, you can even add a gorgeous backdrop behind your banister on the opposite wall. Here are a few tips:

Cut the Wall in Half

Using panel moulding, you can run a piece up the wall at roughly the height of your banister to create symmetry. This will create a visual break in the space, which typically has a very high ceiling to keep the stairs from feeling cramped. You can paint the area beneath this strip of panel moulding a darker color for contrast, and leave the upper half of the wall a lighter shade. A note: If you have a hand rail on the wall with brackets, we suggest placing your panel moulding a few inches higher than the hand rail and the banister so  the bottom color serves as a backdrop to both.

Add Wainscoting

If you want to add even more detail to your stairwell, wainscoting is a great way to add visual appeal in no time. You can find panel moulding in a wide range of profiles to accent your wainscoting panels. In general, you’ll want the panel moulding to be slightly less ornate than the moulding you choose to cut the wall design in half. You can fill the space inside by painting it a lighter color, or you can paint everything the same accent color. In addition, wallpaper and other decorations make good background fillers for your wainscoting. The most important thing to remember is to draw a level line from the bottom of the stairwell up to where you meet the next wall. You want all of your wainscoting panels to be even with one another. This can be difficult while you are working on a slope. In addition, you will want to double check your angles before you cut your panel pieces to be sure all four corners of your frames correctly fit together. You don’t want visible gaps in the corners where they don’t fit together. Panel moulding offers one quick way to dress up your stairwells and add a fresh dimension to the space. Make sure you measure carefully before you cut and draw a light template on your wall to help you keep all of your sections even. As you choose your moulding, be mindful of how the pieces will look side by side. For your moulding or architectural product needs contact Volterra Architectural Products at 602-258-7373]]>

Hardwood Moulding Materials The first thing you’ll find as you shop for hardwood moulding products is a wide range of base materials. For instance, hardwood mouldings may be made from knotty alder or popular, as well as a range of other options that offer flexibility and improved strength. Some types of hardwood have striking grain patterns which are meant to be sealed or stained, while other moulding materials are better off when they are painted. This is especially true of the more flexible mouldings that are made by splicing sections of wood together. If you are set on painting or staining your mouldings a specific color, you should definitely ask about which products will handle these processes best. You don’t want to overpay for mouldings with a dramatic grain pattern only to end up painting over it.

Choosing a Profile

The profile of your hardwood mouldings is the area most likely to impact the feel of your room. A large, exotic profile can make a room feel smaller if you have low ceilings or small spaces. You will want to choose a profile that adds a hint of luxury to the space without feeling gaudy. This not only applies to your crown moulding, but also to base board moulding. Keep in mind that more detailed moulding requires more maintenance and cleaning. If your lifestyle does not involve weekly wipe downs of your baseboards, you probably don’t want an extravagant moulding that will collect dust in all the nooks and crannies. There are dozens of hardwood moulding options available, and many profile designs can be customized to better fit the unique needs of your home. You can view a full gallery of available profiles and wood options at Volterra Architectural Products. We can answer all your questions about how to choose the best moulding for your needs. Contact us at 602-258-7373.]]>

Casing Strictly speaking, casing is used to refer to the woodwork that is used specifically around doors and windows. This includes the sides, footer and header piece. All of the parts collectively are the casing. Window casing installations can range from very plain to extremely ornate depending on the style of the building. Typically door and window casings match throughout an entire house or building.

Trim

Trim is more of an umbrella term which includes not only the window and door casing installation, but also the crown moulding, baseboards, chair rails and any other millwork in your home. Depending on your home’s design, you may find that window and door casings are notably thicker and heavier than the other trim work throughout the home. This lends itself to a more intentional look which  highlights the openings in your walls. Other types of trim, such as baseboard and panel moulding, tend to be lighter and thinner in appearance. If you are in the process of remodeling your home or  having your home custom built, knowing these two terms can simplify the process. Be sure to ask questions when a contractor is using the two terms interchangeably. This can also help you plan a DIY project. Volterra Architectural Products can help you find the perfect trim and casings for your whole home. Speak to one of our experts today at 602-258-7373 to learn more about casing designs for your windows and doors, as well as matching trim for all of your other rooms.]]>

Baseboards Baseboards are the moulding pieces that are closest to the flooring.  While we take them for granted,  they make a huge difference in keeping the room from looking naked.  Just by adding baseboards you can significantly change how a room looks.  Depending on the height of the ceiling, your baseboard can be anywhere from 4 to 10 inches high.  If the room has hardwood floors, consider adding shoe moulding.

Casings

A great way to differentiate rooms is by placing casings on doorways between entryways. The status quo in terms of size for casings is usually around 2.25 inches wide and 1.75 inches deep from the outside of the edge.  But, you can change this up depending on the look you like.

Crown Moulding

As with baseboards, these little details make such an impact. Crown moulding helps draw your eyes upward which can make a room seem higher than it really is. It goes at the top part of the wall and comes in all kinds of colors, shapes, design details and more.  Even an 8-foot room can become so much more dramatic with a simple 5 inch base addition of crown moulding.

Finishing Touches

Beyond just paint, there are also optional features you can add to interior mouldings such as tongue and groove products that can be added to corners to make the room look even more drastic. For more information about interior mouldings or optional features visit Volterra Architectural Products to view our catalog or call 602-258-7373.]]>