What type of trim for Accent Wall?

Seeing as you said picture frame molding, Im making a few assumptions here, but all things considered there are not that many thin moldings that are applicable.

I generally use poplar for all of my wall trim. MDF is cheaper, worse to work with, and more prone to damage.

You should find a wall you like, and go with that. I generally do full rooms in it, for an accent wall in my mind Im thinking more so of panels and applied moldings. So maybe find and post a pic first and we can guide you.

Most of the "picture frame" molding I use on walls you cannot get off the shelf at most stores, I usually order it in.

For most rooms of "picture frame" molding, I do one of the following from bottom to top:

1 - Base, small frame, chair rail, longer frame, (picture rail optional), crown.
2 - Based, large frame/box, (picture rail optional), crown.

I usually use Brenlo 648 (for example) or something like that for poplar larger frames. For smaller frames it depends. If you want a lot of detail on a smaller profile, you usually either need to get mdf or get something more custom. But best advice is just find a pic online you like, and try and match that.

For an accent wall, really you're just probably getting dressed poplar and joining them however you like. If its painted I will usually do the panels in MDF, but not always, you can also just pain the drywall behind it, will look fine, but the panelling will up it a notch.

Perhaps start with a picture and lmk if you have any more questions.

SubjectivelyObjective wrote: ↑Seeing as you said picture frame molding, Im making a few assumptions here, but all things considered there are not that many thin moldings that are applicable.

I generally use poplar for all of my wall trim. MDF is cheaper, worse to work with, and more prone to damage.

You should find a wall you like, and go with that. I generally do full rooms in it, for an accent wall in my mind Im thinking more so of panels and applied moldings. So maybe find and post a pic first and we can guide you.

Most of the "picture frame" molding I use on walls you cannot get off the shelf at most stores, I usually order it in.

For most rooms of "picture frame" molding, I do one of the following from bottom to top:

1 - Base, small frame, chair rail, longer frame, (picture rail optional), crown.
2 - Based, large frame/box, (picture rail optional), crown.

I usually use Brenlo 648 (for example) or something like that for poplar larger frames. For smaller frames it depends. If you want a lot of detail on a smaller profile, you usually either need to get mdf or get something more custom. But best advice is just find a pic online you like, and try and match that.

For an accent wall, really you're just probably getting dressed poplar and joining them however you like. If its painted I will usually do the panels in MDF, but not always, you can also just pain the drywall behind it, will look fine, but the panelling will up it a notch.

Perhaps start with a picture and lmk if you have any more questions.

Here are a couple pictures of what we are thinking of! We aren’t looking to add a chair rail, it may end up looking too “busy” in our place.

vg19 wrote: ↑ Here are a couple pictures of what we are thinking of! We aren’t looking to add a chair rail, it may end up looking too “busy” in our place.

Where abouts are you located? In the GTA I would recommend starting with either Central Fairbanks or Brenlo/HH. These are the best for poplar, you can get MDF from a number of other places as well.

You're probably looking for something along the lines of 1 3/4 - 2 1/4 panel mold. Are you planning to DIY or hire it out?

Lastly, avoid big box stores like the plague, their markup on trim is insane.

Do you glue the trim onto the wall or use nail gun to attach the trim to the wall?

If it's nail gun, is there any concern of damaging the wire or pipe behind the drywall?

Fantastical wrote: ↑ Do you glue the trim onto the wall or use nail gun to attach the trim to the wall?

If it's nail gun, is there any concern of damaging the wire or pipe behind the drywall?

For trim like this I just nail. I'll usually use 1 1/4" or something like that brads. Basically I just do the math so I know its just barely breaking through the other side of the drywall.

So no concerns with striking anything.

Also, buy a big pack of nails. Installing 300ft of trim per room really adds up.

SubjectivelyObjective wrote: ↑ Where abouts are you located? In the GTA I would recommend starting with either Central Fairbanks or Brenlo/HH. These are the best for poplar, you can get MDF from a number of other places as well.

You're probably looking for something along the lines of 1 3/4 - 2 1/4 panel mold. Are you planning to DIY or hire it out?

Lastly, avoid big box stores like the plague, their markup on trim is insane.

Cheers, thanks!

I'm east Toronto, Peacock Lumber is likely closer. They seem to have good prices.

I guess I would be looking at things like this? https://www.peacocklumber.ca/chair-pane ... olid-mould or https://www.peacocklumber.ca/chair-pane ... -wainscott

vg19 wrote: ↑ Cheers, thanks!

I'm east Toronto, Peacock Lumber is likely closer. They seem to have good prices.

I guess I would be looking at things like this? https://www.peacocklumber.ca/chair-pane ... olid-mould or https://www.peacocklumber.ca/chair-pane ... -wainscott

Yeah, that can work. I usually use astragal profiles for either ceilings or maybe an inner box on walls because they are thinner and symmetrical. If you like the look, that can work.

Same with the other ones, the profiles leave a bit to be desired, but it will probably look good once painted. Most times its hard to get an idea of what the profile looks like on the wall by just looking at it, thats why like I said before its best to find pictures you like and find that specific molding.

Looking to do something similar to this in my office. The only question is what paint sheen do you use on that 'feature' wall?
The other walls are a very light grey (maybe cream/beige), and I was thinking going of going white or some other different color. But do you use the same sheen, or do you go one higher? I've got flat paint right now, so should I go satin?

I cant tell from this picture, but it almost looks a bit more 'shinier' than the other wall.

KennyX wrote: ↑ Looking to do something similar to this in my office. The only question is what paint sheen do you use on that 'feature' wall?
The other walls are a very light grey (maybe cream/beige), and I was thinking going of going white or some other different color. But do you use the same sheen, or do you go one higher? I've got flat paint right now, so should I go satin?

I cant tell from this picture, but it almost looks a bit more 'shinier' than the other wall.

For all my walls + wall trim, they are generally all matte, or as matte as you can go. However, for the baseboard, casing, and sometimes crown, we use scuff-x which has slightly higher sheen compared to normal paints, so its a bit more gloss/sheen.