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How Does Interior Paneling Work
Interior paneling is coming back into favor as young homeowners look for ways to make their houses feel more like homes. It also offers a number of added benefits over plain drywall or other wall materials. Here are a few highlights about interior paneling and how it works.
Made from Durable Materials
If you’ve ever had to patch a hole in drywall, you know that it is not the most durable or resilient material around. By contrast, today’s thin paneling options are made of high density materials that are extremely durable and resistant to damage. When installed over drywall, they can actually protect the drywall underneath and keep your walls looking good without having to constantly patch or repaint.Easy to Install
Aside from the durability of modern paneling, sheets of paneling are also extremely easy to install when compared to drywall. Most paneling now uses a tongue and groove system or some other overlapping edge that makes it simple to line panels up and then nail them into place in just minutes. You don’t have to worry about sanding, grouting, or filling any holes. If you’re looking for a quick way to dress up your space, you can find paneling in all kinds of different patterns and colors to get the job done over a weekend. You don’t even need a ton of specialized tools to do the job. If you are thinking about using paneling in one or more rooms of your home, we invite you to contact Volterra Architectural Products today and speak with our expert design team. We can help you come up with the best paneling and moulding options to turn your space into a relaxing retreat.]]>What Are the Advantages of Baseboard Moulding
You probably haven’t given much thought to the baseboards that run throughout your home, but you should. The purpose of baseboards is to help keep your home in good condition while providing a finished look to your décor.
At Volterra Architectural Products, we are a leading manufacturer of faux wood beams and other high-quality polyurethane architectural details. We carry an extensive line of base moulding profiles that are perfect for any home. Here, we review the advantages of baseboard moulding and why it should be a key component in your home’s design.
Seals the Joint between Wall and Floor
The primary purpose of baseboards is to cover the joint between your walls and floor. This joint may be a bit unsightly on its own, but more importantly, the baseboards keep water from running under your drywall and flooring, causing mold. In addition, baseboards keep insects and other pests from finding easy entry in that space. With the baseboards in place, your room looks finished and pristine.
Leaves Room for Settling and Shifting
As your house ages, your floors and walls will eventually begin to settle. Likewise, during different seasons, moisture in the air may cause your floor boards and walls to expand or contract at different rates. During construction, your builder left a small gap between the floors and the walls to account for these changes. A baseboard is able to easily conceal that gap without getting in the way of the shifting pieces.
Protecting Your Paint
Finally, baseboard trim keeps your walls clean and scratch free by adding an extra hard layer of protection between the painted wall surface and your vacuum or broom. If you took the time to decorate your walls, you don’t want dark lines or deep scratches to ruin the look along the bottom edge.
Adds Visual Interest
While the other three benefits are based on the functionality of baseboards, this one is all about looks. Baseboards are available in a variety of styles, colors, and materials to perfectly match your room’s aesthetic. By adding or changing the trim in a room, you can easily update the entire look without having to do a complete makeover. When choosing baseboards for your space, consider the following:
- The Overall Aesthetic of Your Home – When you’re picking out baseboards, you want to ensure they fit in with the aesthetic of your home. For example, if you have a modern home, you might want to choose sleek, angular baseboards made of metal or glass. If your home has more traditional features, then you might want to choose wood baseboards that are more ornate.
- The Color of Your Walls and Flooring – Another thing to consider is the color of your walls and flooring. If you have dark floors and light walls, you might want to choose baseboards that are darker than your floors but lighter than your walls. This will help create a sense of balance in the room.
- The Size of Your Rooms – The size of your rooms can also play a role in your baseboard selection. If you have large rooms, you might want to choose wider or taller baseboards to make a statement. Conversely, if you have smaller rooms, you might want to choose narrower or shorter baseboards so as not to overwhelm the space.
As you can see, there are many hidden benefits to having baseboard moulding in place throughout your home. While you may not think of these benefits on a day-to-day basis, you would surely notice them if your baseboards weren’t there to conceal the space beneath them. If you’re interested in some of the best baseboard moulding available on the market, check out our selection at Volterra Architectural Products.
Applications for Flexible Trim Moulding
flexible trim moulding exists.
Advantages of Flexible Moulding
Flex moulding sets a new standard in contemporary design because its elastic composition permits contractors and homeowners to apply it in numerous ways. The most immediately recognizable advantage is how it is able to seamlessly fit over uniquely formed walls, floors and ceilings that twist and turn their ways around rooms. Aside from surfaces that take on unique forms, flexible trims can also be the perfect fit for a staircase that doesn’t just narrowly ascend to the second floor. Twisting staircases that swirl their way up look all the more ornate when adorned with a flexible trim along their paths.Customizable Trim Moulding
Just like regular trims that remain straight and rigid, flex moulding can be easily altered to fit the owner’s preference. It can be cut to meet particular lengths or be used in conjunction with already existing trims, or different fixtures altogether. For maximum customization, these trims can also be easily painted or stained to match with the rest of the layout. A strong brown, for example, creates the warm, captivating ambiance that is associated with authentic wood. A soft white is synonymous with regality, complementing marble tile and cream walls. Flexible moulding has all of the decorative advantages of regular moulding with a whole host of benefits that are exclusive to its unique makeup. For more information on flexible trim moulding, call Volterra Architectural Products at 602.258.7373 today.]]>Make Your Walls Come to Life with Panel Moulding
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.]]>Custom Designed Decorative Millwork
Benefits of Custom Moulding Design
- Eye-catching crown moulding draws the eye upward, giving the illusion of space and height in your interiors.
- Custom millwork allows you to restore and imitate historical styles that are now hard to find.
- Thoughtful millwork creates consistency in design from one room to another.
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.]]>Finish Your Bathroom Redesign With Volterra
Crown Mouldings Crown mouldings add elegance to any bathroom redesign. Not only do mouldings make a bathroom appear more refined, but they also add visual interest to walls that may be bland or bare.
Shutters
Many bathroom redesign projects seek to create a space that feels private but not cramped or closed-off. Adding shutters to your bathroom windows creates an additional layer of privacy without cutting off natural light.Window and Door Trim
Like crown mouldings, window and door trims make rooms feel more elegant and finished. Incorporating trims that are similar to the architectural products you already have in other rooms can lead to a bathroom redesign that ties your whole home aesthetic together.Ceiling Beams
Adding ceiling beams can be an exciting bathroom redesign project for expansive spaces or attic bathrooms — especially if you love a rustic or traditional design aesthetic. Faux wood beams replicate the look of natural wood with less maintenance and greater durability. Volterra Architectural Products offers a wide range of architectural products that can help you create the unique, luxurious bathroom redesign of your dreams. With mouldings, shutters, trims, and beams for any size space, Volterra can help you create a bathroom aesthetic that blends seamlessly with the rest of your home. For redesign ideas for any room of your house, visit their online gallery.]]>Creative Uses for Flexible Moulding
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.]]>Unique Interior Trim Ideas for Any Home
Stepped Moulding Nearly everyone has started adding crown moulding to their homes to create a premium touch. Stepped moulding goes one step further by combining multiple trim styles in a layered fashion along the ceiling and wall crease. This layered effect can be very striking, but can also be used to hide flaws along the ceiling and walls by covering a wider swath of the space.
Trusses
Natural wood looking trusses are great way to add rustic beauty to any home. These exposed beams can be added to any great room with high ceilings, breaking up the space and adding visual intrigue. There are many different truss styles and wood textures that range from very decorative to plain and simple.Window Casings
If you’ve gone to the trouble of adding crown moulding in your home, you should definitely consider adding interior window casing trim to finish the look. Window casings make your windows look more like framed pictures and can include many decorative elements along the header to open the space up even further.Wall Decor
Whether you’re thinking of a simple chair rail or something more complex, wall trim options are nearly limitless. One of today’s most popular trends includes creating shadowboxes on the upper half of the wall, rather than decorating the bottom half. This is a modern twist on an old favorite and definitely adds some flair. With these unique interior trim ideas, you can transform your home to fit your aesthetic. These custom ideas go a step beyond the standard trim options you will find in a tract home. Volterra Architectural Products can help you add fine trim details to your home with our catalog of faux wood beams, trusses and trim options. Contact us today at 602-253-7373 to learn more about the best trim products for your home.]]>How to Install Your DIY Moulding
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: