Glossary

Baseboard

Baseboard mouldings are installed where the floor meets the wall, ensuring an impeccable finish by covering any imperfections. The addition of a quarter-round enhances the visual effect.

Casing

Casings augment the personality of doors and windows while concealing any gaps between the frame and the wall.

Chair rail

Typically installed about 38 inches from the floor, chair rails protect walls from marks caused by chair backs. They also do a great job of breaking up the monotony of large surfaces.

Cove

Cove mouldings soften the meeting point of walls and ceilings with elegance. They camouflage any irregularities in wallpaper edges and will better define the contours of coloured partitions.

Corner mouldings harmoniously link walls of different finishes while masking any imperfections. They avoid the need to make angle cuts and can be combined with baseboards, chair rails, crowns, etc.

Crown (cornice)

A great way to harmonize the meeting points of walls and ceilings, crown (cornice) mouldings can really boost a room’s cachet. They can also be used for finishing furniture.

Door stop

Door stops are placed along the entire frame of a door. They seal the door while allowing it to close properly.

Decorative moulding

Decorative mouldings are ornaments that come in various profiles, each one adding a touch of elegance or exoticism. They can be installed on walls, ceilings, doors or furniture.

Arabesque

Gorgeous additions to any door, fireplace mantle or piece of furniture, arabesques enliven any interior and allow you to put your creativity to good use.

Rosette

Inspired by the Renaissance rose, rosettes can be found on each corner of a door or window.