Do you do just mouldings?
The majority of our work is interior mouldings, whether it is a standard or custom profile. We produce picture frame mouldings. We also produce custom hard maple butcher blocks and cutting boards.
Do you manufacture custom cabinets?
No. We can recommend several excellent cabinet makers in your area!
Why choose us, Rogers Custom Moulding, over a big box store?
We inspect before YOU buy. Common problems we pay attention to: Chatter marks or zebra stripes created from poorly set-up machines; Snipe or gouge cuts near the end of the moulding. Although you may find a natural knot here and there, we make sure what you buy is entirely usable. You receive what you order, plus. This means you will not be forced to cut off split or gouged moulding ends before you start your project. This will also save you time (money) not having to pick through their limited supply of quality mouldings. We try to give you custom lengths to minimize your waste. We will match your existing profile the others don't carry. We offer free delivery to most areas and will deliver to your job site.
Are there samples I can look at?
We can show you a variety of mouldings samples. You may keep these samples to help you discuss your moulding project with family and friends.
Can I “stack” stock mouldings for a custom look?
Absolutely. Custom-built hardwood mouldings can be expensive, but chances are you can get the custom look you want on a modest budget. The standard width of trim is five inches. By combining moulding profiles and shapes, it’s easy to build up or “stack” standard profiles to create the effect of a single piece of wood several inches wider in virtually any style.
How can I combine stock pieces of wood to create a baseboard?
Many baseboards, especially those in new homes, can use some sprucing up. Visit my Base Moulding links to find at least two pieces of stock hardwood that, together, can create the look you want. For a traditional baseboard, start from the floor with a relatively flat trim board that is four to six inches high. Add a piece of trim moulding with a convex or rounded shape (such as a basic quarter-round) at the bottom of the flat trim board. Then top off the flat board with a recessed profile. Ask us for something custom. The finished product should measure six to eight inches high.
What type of wood moulding should I choose?
Nothing stands up to wear and tear better than naturally beautiful American hardwood. That’s why woods like oak and maple are the best choice for window and door casings and anything else likely to be bumped, such as baseboards and chair rails. To make sure the trim you choose is solid, check to see if the grain pattern on the face of the product continues over the ends and sides. When budget is an issue, it’s possible to get the look of a more expensive hardwood, cherry for instance, by using a cherry stain on a less expensive hardwood. This technique works especially well in decorative applications above eye-level – crown mouldings and recessed ceiling patterns, for instance.
How much of the wall should wainscoting cover?
Wainscoting traditionally is made of individual tongue-and-groove solid hardwood boards. It typically is either the height of a chair rail (running along the bottom third of the wall) or the height of a plate rail (covering the bottom two-thirds of the wall.) In a room with eight- to nine-foot-high ceilings, wainscoting at chair-rail height typically falls 32 to 36 inches up the wall. For higher wainscoting, at least 60 inches is usually best. To pick your spot, consider dividing the height of your room by three and drawing a line at the point you find most visually appealing.
How can I dress up my fireplace mantel?
The fireplace tends to be the focal point of a room so enhancing it with hardwood mouldings, wainscoting or paneling is well worth the effort. If your mantel features decorative details, choose wall mouldings to complement that look. Moulding strips will create the look of raised paneling. Use decorative hardwood medallions and other ornamental period-style mouldings to add visual interest to a plain mantel face. Stain trim the same color as the mantel or gild or paint it as an accent. Consider extending the design elements to include built-in seating, bookcases or cabinets. When budget is a concern, transform a drab fireplace wall with a simple wood plank mantel, supported by antique-looking wood brackets.
Can I install my own trim?
Maybe. A handy homeowner with basic carpentry skills typically can tackle a simple moulding installation project. The job requires the ability to use a miter box and a coping saw. When possible, try to buy several short pieces of moulding rather than one big piece for a long stretch of wall. When stacking mouldings, completely install the first piece for the whole project. Then add the second piece before the third, and so on.
